Liguria, €6 million in bonuses for caregivers and babysitters are available: nearly 1.000 families will benefit from regional funding.

They are 705 applications accepted for the sixth edition of the caregiver bonus e 238 for the fifth edition of the babysitting bonus, For a total of 943 Ligurian families who will receive overall financial support of 6 million euro. It is measures promoted by the Liguria Region, on the proposal of the councilors Massimo Nicolò (social, health and social policies), Simona Ferro (equal opportunities and valorization of childhood) and Marco Scajola (ESF programming), and financed through the PR ESF+ resources 2021-2027.

How the funds will be distributed

Lo overall regional allocation of 6 million euros for 2025 it will be divided as follows:

• 705 applications for the caregiver bonus, for a total amount of 4.996.200 €;

• 238 applications for the babysitting bonus, for a total amount of 999.600 €.

Il value of monthly contributions It was defined as follows:

• Babysitting bonus: 350 euros per month for hiring a babysitter;

• Bonus for carers: 600 euros per month for those who does not receive the regional fund for non-self-sufficiency, and 250 euros per month for those who already benefits from it.

Concrete help for nearly 1.000 Ligurian families

“With these measures we are offering concrete help to almost a thousand families, to make it easier for non-self-sufficient people to remain at home and to support parents in caring for their little ones” – the councilors underline Massimo Nicolò, Simona Ferro and Marco Scajola"The caregiver bonus and babysitter bonus represent real support for those who care for vulnerable people every day and for parents who must balance family life and work. Investing in welfare means supporting families, promoting inclusion, and strengthening social cohesion in our region."

Online rankings and reimbursement methods

Le official rankings are published on the website of Filse, the regional agency for economic development, at the address https://www.filse.it/it/bandi-attivi-nascosto/publiccompetition/320. The admitted will be able to access their reserved area to check the position and Enter the documents required for the refund request.

Liguria Region: a constant commitment to welfare

The initiative confirms the commitment of the Liguria region in supporting the families, older people and working parents, through concrete and inclusive social policies. A welfare model that aims to promote home care, gender equality and work-life balance, investing European and regional resources in an effective and targeted way.