családtámogatás

Családtámogatás refers to a system of financial and in-kind support provided by the Hungarian government to families with children. The primary goal of these measures is to promote childbirth, support families in raising their children, and alleviate financial burdens associated with family life.

The system encompasses various forms of support, including direct cash benefits, tax deductions, and subsidized services. Key benefits often include child benefit (gyermeknevelési támogatás), which is a monthly payment for families raising children, and family housing support (családi otthonteremtési kedvezmény or CSOK), a government subsidy or loan program to assist families in purchasing or building homes. Maternity benefits and parental leave allowances are also integral parts of the system, designed to allow parents to care for newborns.

Eligibility for these benefits is typically based on factors such as the number of children in the family, the age of the children, and the family's income or assets. The specific regulations and amounts of support are subject to change and are detailed in Hungarian legislation. The Családtámogatás system aims to be a significant component of Hungary's social policy, influencing demographic trends and providing a safety net for families.