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Child Allowance — Full Rights 2026 in Kiryat Gat
Every child up to age 18 is entitled to child allowance. 2026: 162 ILS/month for the first child, increasing with each additional child.
About Kiryat Gat
Kiryat Gat has one of the highest proportions of Israeli-Ethiopian community members relative to total population in Israel. The community has been active in the city for decades, with a broad network of organisations, schools and initiatives — and a correspondingly high demand for fair housing options.
What is Child Allowance?
A monthly payment for every child up to age 18. 2026: 162 ILS/month per child (additional supplements for disabled children, single-parent families).
How to Apply
Apply at BTL within 12 months of birth (retroactive payment available). Online: btl.gov.il → Claims → Child Allowance. Documents: birth certificate + parent ID + bank details.
New Immigrants
Entitled from the date of registration in the population registry — not from birth abroad. Apply immediately upon arrival.
📞 BTL: 08-6709709
Ethiopian community in Kiryat Gat
- Community population
- ~15,000
- Share of city
- ~28%
- Main neighbourhoods
- מרכז, מזרח, גבעת השלושה
- Community services
- ENP, מתנ"ס, ביה"ס קהילתי
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FAQ — Kiryat Gat
- How many Ethiopian-Israelis live in Kiryat Gat?
- The Ethiopian-Israeli community in Kiryat Gat numbers approximately ~15,000 residents — around ~28% of the city's population. Main neighbourhoods: מרכז, מזרח, גבעת השלושה.
- How do I claim Child Allowance — Full Rights 2026 in Kiryat Gat?
- Contact the Kiryat Gat municipal welfare department — they are required to respond within 30 days. For support: ENP, מתנ"ס, ביה"ס קהילתי.
- What community support is available in Kiryat Gat for this right?
- In Kiryat Gat, the following organisations can assist with paperwork, translation and entitlement: ENP, מתנ"ס, ביה"ס קהילתי.
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