Self-service
Contact details of local governments
Contact your local government to obtain the support and services necessary for your child in everyday life.
Assistance for everyday coping from the local government
Benefits paid by the local government
Last modified 10.12.2024
Local governments pay both state and local social benefits. The conditions for applying for and receiving state-regulated benefits are laid down by law and apply equally to all local governments. Each local government decides the conditions for local benefits, so the organisation of social benefits may differ between local governments.
Every local government must establish a procedure for providing assistance, which must include at least the following:
- a description of the social services and social benefits provided by the local government;
- a description of the process of applying for and deciding on social services and benefits.
Self-service
Contact details of local governments
Contact your local government to obtain the support and services necessary for your child in everyday life.
Important to know concerning this step
Last modified 10.12.2024
It is not possible to create a single list of benefits provided by local governments, as these benefits can vary greatly. For more information about social benefits in your local government, contact the social worker or child protection official in your area.
In most local governments, a carer’s allowance is provided, which is a financial support for caregivers of children with special needs who are unable to work due to their caregiving responsibilities. The carer’s allowance also involves social security if the recipient does not work or receive a pension.
Many local governments also provide childbirth allowanceand allowance for children going to the first grade. Many local governments also use their budgets to help cover the extra costs of public services, such as rehabilitation or the purchase of technical aids for children and families.
All local governments pay the subsistence benefit, which is financial assistance from the state to people in need. The conditions for this benefit are laid down in law and are mandatory for all local governments. The subsistence benefit is paid when all other means of alleviating poverty and deprivation have proved inadequate. Subsistence benefit is based on the subsistence level. The subsistence level is based on the minimum cost of food, clothing, footwear, and other goods and services to meet basic needs. The current subsistence level for a person living alone or the first family member is 200 euros per month, and for each minor member, it is 240 euros per month.
Last modified 10.12.2024
Different local governments may have different procedures for paying social benefits. To get the most relevant information about the benefits available in your local government, contact the social worker or child protection official in your area. You can also find information on the organisation of social assistance on the website of your local government.
Contacts
Ministry of Social Affairs
Suur-Ameerika 1, 10122 Tallinn
+372 626 9301