The central government as well as regional and local governments offer financial assistance to Spanish families.

Central Government subsidies are processed by various government bodies, such as the Social Security Office and the Spanish Tax Office.

Principal subsidies for families

• Subsidies for families with children in their care
• Aid for families caring for dependent persons
• Aid for large families
• Basic aid for families provided by public social services
• Services for the education and care of children under the age of three
• Support program for families in exceptional situations

For further information

Government of Spain Ministry for Health, Social Policies and Equality
Website: www.msps.es/politicaSocial

Government of the Canary Islands Office for Social Welfare
Website: http://www.gobiernodecanarias.org/politicassociales/index.html