Cabinet approves new support plan for families with babies

On October 8, 2026, the Council of Ministers approved a 1.5 million euro support program titled 'Together with Mother and Baby.' Deputy Minister of Social Welfare Tina Pavlou announced that the initiative is designed to assist approximately 1,000 families. The program will provide both essential baby supplies and a new social service involving home visits by social workers to identify and address the specific needs of mothers and newborns.

Beneficiaries of the plan are households receiving the Guaranteed Minimum Income (GMI) or child allowance, provided their gross income does not exceed 22,000 euros. The initiative acts as a social extension of the existing 'Midwife at Home' program implemented by the Ministry of Health. By moving beyond simple material aid, the government aims to create a comprehensive support network for vulnerable families.

The government intends to launch a tender process starting January 1, 2027, with the full implementation of the program expected within the first quarter of the new year.