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Bolsa Família 2025: Who is eligible, updated amounts and how to receive it
Find out how Bolsa Família 2025 provides financial assistance to millions of Brazilians. See who is eligible and how to apply.
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The story of someone who transformed their life with Bolsa Família
My name is Ana, I am a mother of two young children and I live in the interior of São Paulo.
For a long time, my biggest concern was ensuring enough food for my children.
That's when I learned about Bolsa Família. This social benefit not only helped put food on our table, but also allowed me to go back to school.
Stories like Ana's are repeated all over Brazil. Therefore, more than a social program, it represents the hope for better days.
But how does this federal government benefit work in practice? Who can access it? What are the updated values in 2025?
Below, we explain all of this so you can understand how the program can also help your family.
Transform your reality with updated information about Bolsa Família!
What is Bolsa Família and how does it work in 2025?
Bolsa Família is a government program that guarantees direct cash assistance to those who need it most in their daily lives.
Thus, the main objective is to guarantee food security, access to education and health for families in situations of social vulnerability.
In 2025, Bolsa Família will continue to be connected to the Single Registry (CadÚnico), which concentrates data on low-income Brazilian families.
Therefore, those who keep their data updated on CadÚnico can guarantee receipt of financial assistance from Bolsa Família and other complementary programs.
Who can receive Bolsa Família?
To guarantee the benefit, the family must be registered in the Single Registry (CadÚnico) and have an income per person within the required limit.
Thus, the income in 2025 continues to be up to R$$ 218 per person, as this value considers the poverty line defined by the federal government.
In addition to the family income criteria, it is necessary to meet some program requirements, such as keeping children and adolescents between 4 and 17 years old attending school.
It is also mandatory to follow the vaccination schedule and carry out prenatal care in cases of pregnancy, ensuring health and well-being for the entire family.
Families living in extreme poverty, even if they do not meet all the conditions immediately, can still have access to the federal government benefit.
What are the updated values?
In 2025, Bolsa Família guarantees a minimum amount of R$$ 600 per family, with possible increases depending on the number of members and their characteristics.
In this way, the objective is to ensure that financial aid is adapted to the specific needs of each group.
Among the additional features, the following stand out:
- R$ 150 per child up to 6 years old;
- R$ 50 per pregnant woman;
- R$ 50 per teenager between 7 and 18 years old.
In addition, the government uses digital payment technologies, such as Caixa Tem, facilitating access to the benefit balance through a social digital account.
How to apply for Bolsa Família and avoid common mistakes
Getting Bolsa Família can be simpler than it seems, but it is essential to follow each step correctly to ensure financial aid without delays.
Step by step guide to registering in the Single Registry
- Check if you meet the criteria
The first step is to check whether the family's income per person does not exceed R$$ 218, an essential criterion for accessing social benefits. - Separate the necessary documents
Bring all official documents of family members, such as:- Document of the person responsible for the family, such as CPF or voter registration card (preferably of the woman who takes care of the home);
- Birth certificate or ID of each member of the household;
- A recent proof of residence.
- Go to the nearest CRAS
Registration is done in person at the CRAS in your region, where you register your family in the Single Registry (CadÚnico). This is the first step to access Bolsa Família and other benefits, such as Auxílio Gás. - Please fill out the form carefully
The interviewer will complete the socioeconomic form based on your information.
Therefore, avoid errors or omissions, as this may prevent you from receiving financial aid. - Track approval through the official app
After completing your registration, you must wait for the government's assessment. Monitoring can be done through the Bolsa Família or Caixa Tem apps.
How to check your benefit through the official app
Once approved, checking your Bolsa Família balance is quick and easy:
- With the benefit approved, accessing your Bolsa Família balance is simple: just install the Bolsa Família or Caixa Tem app on your cell phone, both free and secure.
- Log in with your CPF and create a password to access your social digital account.
- Within the app, you can check the benefit amount, the payment date and even move the balance directly in the digital account, without having to go to the bank.
Frequently asked questions about Bolsa Família that you need to clarify
- Is it possible to receive Bolsa Família together with other benefits, such as Auxílio Gás?
- Yes! Bolsa Família can be combined with Gas Assistance and Social Electricity Tariff, expanding financial support for your family.
- What happens if my data in the Single Registry is out of date?
- If the Single Registry is not updated, the social benefit may be blocked. Always update it whenever there are changes in your family or income.
- I received a salary increase. Will I lose Bolsa Família immediately?
- No. There is a transition rule that maintains part of the financial aid for a period of time, encouraging family stability by earning an income.
- Do I need to have a bank account to receive Bolsa Família?
- No. Social benefit payments can be made through Caixa Tem, a free digital account accessible via cell phone, without the need for a branch.
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