Frequently Asked Questions

On the website www.anynet.gr all information about the child fostering process is available.

Eligible recipients are foster parents who meet all of the following conditions::

1) have been appointed foster parents by court decision or agreement, in accordance with Articles 10 and 11 of Law 4538/2018, by prosecutorial order, or under Article 18 of Law 4538/2018;

2) their foster care arrangement is registered in the National Register of Approved Foster Care Arrangements for Minors; and

3) have submitted an application through the online service “Management of Foster Care Financial Assistance Applications” www.anynet.gr

The application is submitted through the online service “Management of Foster Care Financial Assistance Applications” on the “www.anynet.gr” web portal, using the applicant’s personal TAXISnet credentials. All required fields must be completed for the application to be submitted.

Foster parents caring for more than one child must submit a separate application for each child.

In addition to the pre-filled fields (the full name, AMKA number and date of birth of the foster parent and child, supervising agency details, and the responsible social worker’s details), you must complete the following::

1) home address, mobile telephone number and email address;

2) a payment account (IBAN) at any bank operating in Greece.

Throughout the foster care arrangement, the beneficiary may update their contact details, home address and payment account number (IBAN) in the online service. The beneficiary must be an account holder or co-holder.

The spouse’s or civil partner’s consent must be recorded electronically.

1. On the date the young person turns 18, except in certain cases described below.

2. On the date the foster care arrangement is revoked or ends, as confirmed by the supervising agency.

3. On the date military service ends and, in all cases, when the person in foster care turns 26. For students, assistance ends on the first day of the month following the end of the school, vocational or academic year in which studies are completed; in all cases, it ends when the person turns 26.

4. On the date the beneficiary or foster child dies.

5. On the date the foster child marries.
Assistance also stops from the date a declaration consenting to its termination is submitted.

Financial assistance continues after the young person reaches adulthood in the following cases:

1. when the person in their care has a disability;

2. while the person is studying, until completion of their studies, but for no more than six years from enrolment. In all cases, assistance ends when the person turns 26;

3. while the foster child is required to serve in the armed forces, for the duration of military service and until that obligation is fulfilled. In all cases, assistance ends when the person turns 26.

Payments begin in the month following the application. Entitlement starts on the date the application is submitted.

If the foster care arrangement began before the application, the amount is calculated from the date the arrangement was established, provided that date is after the relevant Joint Ministerial Decision came into force (GPD11/OIK.31720/21, Government Gazette 2220 B, 26 May 2021).
For a child who has completed compulsory education and attends upper secondary school, either a school attendance certificate or a lower secondary school leaving certificate may be attached.

The assistance is paid on the last working day of each month into an active payment account (IBAN).

1) For children without a disability, the monthly amount is €525.00.

2) For children with a condition resulting in a disability of any kind, the monthly amount is €750.00.

The disability benefit to which the child is entitled, depending on their condition, is added to this amount.

Important note: where entitlement is recognised for less than a full calendar month, the amount is calculated in proportion to the days of entitlement.

Disability is certified through the Disability Certification Centres (KEPA).

The beneficiary must inform the supervising agency of any change in the foster child’s circumstances that affects eligibility or the amount of assistance, and provide the necessary supporting documents (for example, documents concerning military service or studies).

The foster parent receiving the assistance may request termination at any time by submitting an online application through the “Management of Foster Care Financial Assistance Applications” service. The spouse or civil partner must then submit the relevant consent declaration.

The assistance is exempt from all taxes, fees, contributions or deductions in favour of the State or third parties, including the special solidarity contribution.

The assistance cannot be seized by any third party and cannot be offset against certified debts owed to the State, social security funds or credit institutions.