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Supplements to single mothers. How much do single mothers get: benefits and benefits

The legal definition of a single mother is extremely simple - a woman who does not have information about her father in her birth certificate. This wording is concise, but not exhaustive. In order to assign the status of a single mother, there are a number of subtleties, which we will discuss in the article.

State aid to mothers who raise a child alone is expressed in a number of benefits and payments, as well as tax and labor benefits. Some types of benefits have federal status., others are valid only in certain regions of the Russian Federation. What exactly are the privileges and benefits for single mothers in 2019?

Single Mother Definition

A single mother is a mother who brings up a child or several children out of wedlock if the father of the child is not installed in one of two ways - the application of the father and mother to the registry office has not been submitted about paternity or there is no court order recognizing someone as the father of the child.

A single mother is considered to be a woman who gave birth to a child in marriage or in the first 300 days after a divorce, if the father recorded the former husband, but his paternity was disputed in court. When a court decision comes into effect that the former spouse does not have to be the biological father of the child, the mother is immediately given the status of a loner. The same status is granted to a woman who is raising a foster child alone.

A woman is not recognized as a single mother if she:

  • Is divorced from the father of the child (ex-husband) and for any reason does not receive alimony from him;
  • I gave birth to a child within 300 days after the divorce (or invalidation of the marriage) or the death of the spouse. In this case, the registry office registers the child to the former spouse, even if the child does not have the biological father;
  • He is not married and has a child whose father is established by the court or voluntarily. It doesn’t matter if she lives with the child’s father or not.

Single mother, benefits and benefits

State support for single mothers expressed in a number of cash paymentsrelated to pregnancy and parentingand up to 18 years. The highest payments are expected for a pregnant single mother if she has a long working record and a high average salary.

What benefits and allowances in 2019 are we talking about?

  1. One-time maternity benefits for single mothers . If a woman has seniority, then the employer is obliged to pay a lump-sum cash benefit when a woman goes on maternity leave, the amount of which depends on the average salary for 2 years, but not less than 34520.55 rubles. The maximum payout in 2019 is 265,827.63 rubles. If the expectant mother is unemployed and is registered with the Employment Center, the size of the maternity payment will be much lower - 613.14 rubles for each month of the decree.
  2. Fixed one-time payment at birth , regardless of the mother’s employment, in the amount of 16350.33 rubles.
  3. At the birth of a second child, single mothers are given out money certificate (maternity capital)   in the amount of 453026 rubles.
  4. Monthly payments for a child up to 1.5 years . If a single mother after the expiration of 70 days (postpartum decree) decided to take maternity leave for a period of 18 months, then she is entitled to payments from the place of work in the amount of 40% of her average earnings for the last 2 years. If a woman has a work experience of less than six months or the average salary is less than the federal minimum wage of 7,500 rubles, then she is entitled to a monthly allowance of 3,065.69 rubles per child. For the second and subsequent children, 6,131.37 rubles are given each month.
  5. Childcare allowance for children aged 1.5 to 3 years   (if a single mother decided to extend the decree) - 50 rubles. This amount is being raised at the expense of regional budgets, but in the end it remains symbolic help rather than real help.
  6. Third child's monthly allowance   (and subsequent) under the age of 3 years is paid in 2019 in 69 regions of the Russian Federation, in which there is a poor demographic situation. These payments are made on the basis of Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 606 and they are intended only for low-income families (including single mothers with low income). The amount of benefits depends on the regional subsistence level.
  7. Monthly payments to low-income single mothers   until the child reaches the age of 16 years (18 years - subject to continued education after school). A single parent is entitled to allowance, the amount of which in Moscow is 1,600 rubles. This is 2 times higher than the standard support for adolescents from low-income full families (800 rubles).

Labor benefits for single mothers

  1. Dismissal Protection . It is possible to dismiss a single mother from work only in some cases. This is either force majeure circumstances that do not depend on the will of the parties (liquidation of the enterprise, a sharp deterioration in the health of the mother), or repeated violation of labor discipline by a woman.
  2. Single mother right work on your own schedule   part time. Until the child reaches the age of 5 years, the employer is not entitled to attract a woman to work at night, on weekends and holidays, as well as overtime.
  3. Upon liquidation of an enterprise, its successor is obliged to provide single mother work if the child is not yet 14 years old. If the child is more than 14 years old, and he serves in the army on conscription, then the mother is obliged to leave the state with ongoing job cuts.
  4. Increased Child Care Allowance . The amount of payments for treating a child in a hospital depends on the length of the work experience of the mother. If he was treated on an outpatient basis, then the benefit will be paid within 10 days, after which the benefit will be reduced to 50% of the salary, regardless of the length of work of the mother.
  5. The right to extra leave . It is implemented if a collective agreement was concluded at work on the possibility of providing additional annual leave without saving a salary. If the child is less than 14 years old, then a single mother has the right to take additional leave (maximum 2 weeks) at any time. Mothers of children with disabilities are given an additional 4 paid days off each month.

Tax benefits

Single mothers are entitled to double. What does it mean? Under the tax deduction understand a certain amount of income with which taxes are not withheld, which in fact leads to an increase in wages received on hand. Tax deductions are provided by the state to each of the parents for a child under 18 years old (or up to 23 years old if he is studying full-time). Single mothers receive a double tax deduction on the amount provided to each parent from full families.

The amount of tax deduction is standard, unchanged. It does not depend on income and other benefits received. At the beginning of 2019, the figures are as follows:

  • 2800 rubles - deduction for the first and second child;
  • 6000 rubles - for the third and subsequent children;
  • 24,000 rubles - for a disabled child.

The tax deduction for singles is granted until the moment when the sum of the woman’s income per year does not exceed 350 thousand rubles. After this, the personal income tax will be withheld from the full amount. Deductions apply until the time a single mother marries.

Other benefits for single mothers in 2019

In addition to labor and tax benefits and benefits, single parents are entitled to improve their financial situation. The full list depends on the social policy of the regional authorities.Therefore, it is different for different subjects of the Russian Federation. We list the most important benefits and benefits for single mothers:

  • every year the opportunity to receive a free ticket to the mother and child to the sanatorium;
  • the right to refuse to pay for garbage removal and cleaning services (for residents of apartment buildings) until the child reaches the age of 1.5 years;
  • free dairy cuisine until the child reaches the age of 2 years;
  • free sets of linen for the newborn;
  • discounts on tuition at art schools (additional education) up to 30%;
  • the purchase of certain drugs at a 50% discount;
  • free medication and rehabilitation for children with special diseases (until they reach the age of 3 years);
  • admission of a child to kindergarten out of turn and with a 50% discount;
  • free massage room in the children's clinic;
  • free two meals a day in school canteens.

Single mothers can count on help in improving their living conditions. The specific conditions for this assistance and the availability of special programs must be found out in the social welfare departments of your region. An example is the special program “ Affordable housing for a young family », For participation in which single mothers under the age of 35 are entitled to count.

Single mothers are provided with a number of benefits for paying for utilities, including heating, electricity, gas and water. To obtain state subsidies, you should contact the Housing Office at the place of residence.

Documents for getting a single mother allowance in 2019

To receive support, a single mother must submit to the appropriate authority (registry office):

  • application for benefits and allowances;
  • passport and its photocopy;
  • copy and original of the birth certificate of the child;
  • a copy of the work book, certified by a notary;
  • certificate of family composition (issued by the MFC);
  • a certificate confirming the assignment of the status of a single mother.

The specified list of documents in some regions may be supplemented or reduced.

Benefits for single mothers in adoption

The legislation of the Russian Federation does not prohibit the adoption of children by single mothers and fathers, that is, persons unmarried. In this case, the child will have only one adoptive parent. The adoption procedure is standard, taking into account the minimum age difference between mother and child and some other factors.

The list of benefits and allowances that are granted to single mothers who have adopted or adopted a child depends on her availability of work and length of service, as well as on the regional policy on social protection. Some benefits can be removed if a woman marries and her husband also adopts a child .

When transferring a child to a single mother, a standard allowance for childbirth in the amount of 16350.33 rubles is paid. You can get this allowance within 6 months after the child is brought up.

Other benefits and benefits for single mothers:

  • A one-time maternity allowance (), if a child under 3 months of age is taken up. equal to 100% of the average mother’s salary for 2 years. You can take the benefit at any time until the baby reaches the age of 3 months;
  • Standard monthly allowance for childcare up to 1.5 years (40% of salary). It is paid in the event that the woman went on vacation or continues to work part-time;
  • Childcare allowance from 1.5 to 3 years - 50 rubles plus a regional allowance;
  • Allowance for a child under 16 or 18 years old if the mother is recognized as poor.

To summarize.  Benefits and tax incentives, as well as other privileges for single mothers, are developed by the regional authorities, and the federal budget and the legislation of the Russian Federation provide general support. To officially obtain the status of a single mother, you need to get a certificate from the registry office.

All maternity benefits and existing social protection programs can be found at your local MFC or social welfare departments.

Women who have decided to give birth or adopt a child without the participation of a father are supported by the state. But often a single mother must learn about her rights on her own. The privileges laid down to her by law often have to be knocked out with difficulty. Such women should know everything about their rights.

Governmental support

At the federal level, Russia has adopted a number of laws aimed at improving the living conditions of single mothers. They are necessary in order to at least slightly improve the life of a woman who decided to give life to a child without a father. At the same time, state aid programs are designed not only for the first years of a baby’s life, certain rights are assigned to a woman until her child reaches adulthood.

So, from the budget they are paid various benefits, assign payments. In addition, they have certain rights and privileges, the implementation of which should be guaranteed by the state.

Recognition of single mother status

Before understanding what rights women who have children without a father have, what kind of social assistance they are entitled to, we need to determine the terminology. The law clearly defines who can be called a single mother. Benefits for these women and their children are also determined at the federal level.

Single mothers may include women who have given birth / adopted a child:

Out of wedlock;

After the divorce or death of the spouse, provided that between these events the interval is more than 300 days.

All other women are denied single mother status. So, those mothers who do not fall into this category are:

They independently raise a child after a divorce, while the name of the father is indicated in the birth certificate (the fact of payment / non-payment of the last alimony does not affect);

Raise children after the death of their dad;

Independently deal with the child, but biological paternity is established in court;

Raising a child from a father who was deprived of parental rights.

As you can see, far from all can be attributed to this category of citizens. If a single mother gets married, then her status is maintained. He is canceled only on condition that the man adopts her child.

Help required

In order to receive the necessary benefits and to be able to defend the rights guaranteed by the state, a single mother can apply to the registry office for special information in form No. 25. It indicates that all the data entered in the birth certificate is written from the mother’s words, and the fact of paternity is not installed. This certificate confirms the fact that the woman is a single mother. Benefits for her and her children are provided on the basis of this document. Allocate labor, housing, tax advantages. In addition, when entering a preschool educational institution children are not in the general queue, they are entitled to discounts when studying at a music or art school.

If the list of privileges and rights is established at the national level, then it is necessary to understand how much they pay single mothers in each region separately. The allowance is accrued until the child reaches the age of 14, and if he continues to study, then it is accrued until the 18th birthday.

Labor benefits

At the legislative level, single working mothers are particularly distinguished. They have certain advantages over other employees.

A working single mother can be sure that she will not be fired and not cut. The state guarantees the protection of its rights, therefore, the employment contract at the initiative of the employer cannot be terminated. She will not be fired when:

Staff reductions;

Inconsistencies in the position held;

Termination of access to state secrets, if the position provides for such access;

Change of ownership of the company.

Even with the liquidation of the organization in which a single mother works, the employer must provide her with a different place of work. These rights are reserved for the woman until her child is 14 years old.

In addition, a mother raising a child herself can take an additional 14 days of unpaid leave annually. It should be provided by the employer at the request of the employee at any time convenient for her. He may, at the request of the woman, join paid annual leave.

Separately, it should be noted that the payment of benefits to a single mother does not depend on the fact of her employment. The required amounts are received by both working and unemployed mothers.

The right to sick leave

Every single mother whose child is sick has the right to draw up a certificate of incapacity for work. If the child can be looked after on an outpatient basis, the sick leave is paid depending on the length of service for 10 days, and the following days - in the amount of 50% of the average monthly income. Moreover, for children under 7 years of age, the duration of treatment is not limited. When caring for a child aged 7-14 years, a disability certificate lasting 15 days is paid.

If a child is treated in a hospital, then the amount of hospital payments is calculated depending on the length of service. The duration of the prescribed treatment does not affect them in any way. For mothers whose experience does not exceed 6 months, the benefit is paid in an amount not exceeding the minimum wage.

Benefits of women at work

In most cases, employers exploit women's legal illiteracy and infringe on their rights. Many of them threaten the woman with dismissal under the article and are forced to write a letter of resignation of their own free will, despite the fact that she is a single mother. The benefits that are given to such women, they do not take into account. Unfortunately, not everyone knows that such threats are groundless.

When employing a single mother, the employer does not have the right to refuse her because of her status. He must give a clear reasoned answer indicating the list of reasons why she is not suitable for an open position.

In addition to the labor benefits listed above, there are still certain rights for women raising a child on their own. For example, they cannot be without their consent:

Engage in the performance of work duties after school hours;

Send on business trips;

Dismiss even with massive cuts.

Also, upon application, the employer must provide them with the opportunity to work part-time. By the way, splitting a vacation without the consent of a woman is also not allowed.

Estimated payouts

Even in times of crisis, the government is trying to somehow support single mothers. But taking into account the fact that the size of the allowance for a single mother is set separately in each region, it is difficult to say how much such a woman receives.

Unfortunately, the amount of these payments is insignificant. They vary on average from 500 to 1,500 rubles. They are paid until a child growing up without a father is 16 years old (in some regions - 18). When studying at a university, the payment period can be extended to 23 years.

Like all other women, single mothers can also receive such payments:

One-time maternity allowance, which is given when registering before the onset of 12 weeks of pregnancy (its size is about 500 rubles);

Benefit, the accrual of which is associated with pregnancy and childbirth;

The help paid after the birth of the baby (14.5 tons);

Payments up to 1.5 years per child (the size depends on the mother’s income, but it should be at least 2.7 tons for the first child, 5.4 tons for the second).

But, finding out how much a single mother receives, we must remember that she is also entitled to other help:

Compensation for caring for a child until he reaches the age of 3;

Payment for 3 children (it is made up to 3 years);

Child allowance up to 16 (18) years.

Capital payments

In Moscow, at the regional level, a number of benefits have been installed that can at least make life easier for single mothers. Their size depends on the level of family income and the number of children. For example, a single mother with many children receives a payment for each of her children who do not have a father. So, in the capital of the Federation, the following amounts of payments are established:

For babies up to 1.5 years old and children from 3 to 18 years old 2.5 t.

For babies aged 1.5-3 years - 4.5 tons.

Compensation payments are also provided in Moscow. They can get a single mother (single father). As compensation for the rising cost of living monthly for children under 16 years of age (and with continued education - up to 18) 750 rubles are charged. The increase in the cost of food is also offset. The amount of the specified surcharge is 675 rubles. It is issued to parents of children who are less than 3 years old.

All these surcharges are due to those single parents whose income is below the established subsistence level. All others are assigned compensation for the rise in price of life in the amount of 300 rubles, food - in the amount of 675 rubles.

Other benefits

Knowing all your rights, you can not only figure out how much they pay single mothers, but also find out what exactly the state guarantees. In addition to certain advantages in employment and at work, mothers can count on:

Tax incentives;

The ability to refuse to pay for cleaning the local area related to the apartment building, and for garbage collection until the baby reaches the age of 1.5 years;

Extraordinary housing;

Obtaining equivalent housing by condition and footage subject to eviction from office;

Compensation of the cost of rental housing in the amount of 6.4 tons (the norm is valid in Moscow).

Also, every single mother can apply for a utility bill. If a woman does not work, then the size of the allowance for a single mother gives her the right to apply for this type of assistance. But for this it is necessary to confirm that over the past six months, the woman has not had debts to pay for utilities, and she is the owner of real estate. The eligibility for the subsidy is determined by the level of income.

Tax benefits

The benefits are the ability to receive a double tax deduction from income. This norm is valid until a child growing up without a father becomes an adult (or up to 24 years old if he continues his education at a university).

Its essence is that the amount of mother’s income in the amount of 2800 (for 1 and 2 children growing up without a father) and 6000 (for 3 and subsequent) is not subject to income tax. Use of this right will affect how much a single mother receives. But for registration of the specified compensation it is necessary to apply to the tax service on an annual basis. To receive a double tax deduction, you need the following documents:

Birth certificate;

Form No. 25 issued by the registry office;

Help PIT-2, which confirms the level of income;

Right from the university (when teaching children aged 18-24 years).

They are submitted to the tax service at the place of residence. To obtain a deduction, you must annually independently contact the tax office.

Housing problem

The legislation spells out the right to receive housing extraordinary. But separate programs for single mothers have not been created; they stand in a common apartment line. If before 2015 they were classified as preferential categories of citizens, now they have the right to housing on a common basis. The only exceptions are those cases when the mother (or her child) is disabled or suffering from diseases that are dangerous to others. Also, a preferential line is laid for those who live in homes in disrepair or have suffered from natural disasters.

Only low-income citizens who do not have real estate or their living conditions are found to be inadequate can enter the queue for housing.

In all other cases, an apartment for a single mother is not allowed. She can become a member of a special federal program designed to improve housing conditions for young families. But in order to be able to take advantage of this state proposal, it is necessary to stand on the general apartment line. Only those single mothers who are not yet 35 years old can take part in this program.

Benefits for children

A child growing up without a father also has certain rights. At birth, he should be given several sets of underwear. In addition, up to 2 years, mother has the right to receive free baby food in the dairy kitchen attached to the clinic.

Also, few people know that when purchasing certain drugs for children under the age of 3, a single mother can expect a discount of up to 50%. Some outpatient services should be provided to children free of charge. Their list should be in every medical institution. For example, they should give free massage to a child with a single mother.

Kindergarten may also not be paid in full by such women. In most regions, a discount on payment of his services in the amount of 50% is provided. They can get to the preschool educational institution by special preferential order. It contains children of large and single mothers.

The state allocates funds for the purchase of office supplies and other school supplies. It partially compensates for the cost of studying in music and art schools (up to 30%), provides preferential vacation tickets (at least once every two years). Children are also entitled to two meals a day at school.

Unfortunately, not everyone can defend their rights. Often, even those single mothers who know what they are supposed to cannot get free two meals a day at school or get clothes for their newborns.

Like other beneficiaries, for example, military personnel, single mothers are paid various benefits and compensation in order to provide them with moral and financial support. In order to start receiving them, you must submit an application to a government organization.

Who should

From a moral and material point of view, raising a child alone is difficult, therefore, the state provides all kinds of support to single mothers, gives them subsidies and some types of benefits. In 2019, most payments remain the same, and only a few are subject to change.

It should be borne in mind that the legal concept of a “single mother” is somewhat different from the generally accepted one, therefore, before applying for benefits, you should find out if this is possible by status.

A woman can apply for benefits and benefits, making sure that the following conditions are met:

  1. The official status of a single mother was obtained.
  2. The presence of a dash in the birth certificate in the column "father".
  3. The absence of a statement on the establishment of paternity in the registry office.
  4. Adoption by a woman of a child out of wedlock.
  5. The inability to obtain confirmation through the court that the man indicated by the mother in the documents is in fact the father of the child. This happens if the father filed a lawsuit and did a DNA test proving that he was not related to a particular child.
  6. After a divorce, at the birth of a child earlier than three hundred days after the adoption of state. bodies of the relevant decision, the father of the child according to the documents recognizes the former spouse.
  7. The birth of children earlier than 300 days after the divorce, but on the condition that the former spouse with the help of a DNA test proved his innocence in their appearance.
  8. The child was adopted by a married woman, but the husband refused to fill out the relevant documents.

Only a woman with an official status of a single mother can receive payments from the state.

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When entering the alleged father in the birth certificate, you need to remember that he will be considered a biological father until the man disputes this in court.

List of benefits for single mothers in Moscow in 2019

Women raising a child alone and living in Moscow in 2019 can count on the following types of payments and benefits:

  1. When applying for documents from the moment of pregnancy, a woman can receive the following types of assistance: sets of underwear and clothes for a newborn baby and beyond, up to two years of age, as well as necessary medications and a massage course at the clinic.
  2. Free meals at school - 2 times a day.
  3. Trips to health resorts and camps are provided for schoolchildren and preschoolers.
  4. Admission to kindergarten without waiting in line.
  5. Compensation for tuition in an educational institution - up to 50%.
  6. Extraordinary participation in the state program "Housing".
  7. Discount for utility bills.

In addition, a single mother can take advantage of some labor privileges:

  • maintaining a job until the child is 14 years old;
  • if the liquidation of the enterprise occurs, the employer is required by law to provide a single mother with a workplace with the same level of salary;
  • a woman can get additional leave at any time, without saving wages - for 14 days;
  • a single mother is exempted from going to work at night or on weekends, and also does not go on business trips;
  • paid sick leave;
  • until the child is 7 years old, sick leave is paid in full, regardless of its duration;
  • a single mother can work on an abbreviated schedule until the child reaches the age of 14;
  • status is not a reason for refusing employment;
  • individual income tax is reduced.

Also in 2019 in Moscow, single mothers are entitled to the following types of compensation:

  1. A lump sum payment on the occasion of the birth or adoption of a child - for 1 child - 5500 rubles, for 2 - 14500, for 3 or more - 50 thousand rubles.
  2. A single mother who has not reached the age of 30 is paid a one-time allowance of more than 76,000 rubles. For 2 and 3 children, the amount is from 100 to 150 thousand rubles.
  3. The monthly allowance for each child under the age of majority - up to one and a half years - 2500 rubles, up to three years - 4500 rubles, up to 18 years - 2500 rubles.
  4. Monthly reimbursement for food - 675 rubles.

If the child has health problems, an additional disability allowance may be issued.

The state allocates financial assistance, as well as benefits and allowances, in order to give the mother the opportunity to provide the child with everything necessary and to give him upbringing / education. An additional allowance can be issued if there are several children raising without a father.

Where to go

Before applying to the state authority with an application for benefits, a woman must take care of the registration of the status of a single mother. To do this, you will have to visit the registry office and get a certificate in form 25.

In Moscow, you can get the necessary papers and statements in two ways:
  1. For a personal visit to the public services center.
  2. By submitting an application online on the official website of the Mayor of Moscow - mos.ru.

Design Algorithm:

  1. Preparation of a package of documents.
  2. Obtaining the status of a single mother.
  3. Appeal to the USZN.
  4. Awaiting decision.
  5. Receiving allowances and benefits.

It should be noted that in order to receive certain benefits, additional application will be required by an application to various state authorities - the Pension Fund of Russia, the social welfare body, the housing office, and the tax service.

In general, it will take 10 working days to consider the application, provided that all the necessary documents have been provided.

What documents will be needed

In order to start receiving benefits, you need to collect the following documents:

  1. Birth certificate for each child. You can get this document at the registry office.
  2. A certificate in form 25 issued at the registry office and an extract confirming that the data on the father of the child were recorded from the words of the mother.
  3. Certificate of marriage / divorce.
  4. Certificate of family composition received at the department of housing and housing services or the administration of the settlement.
  5. Certificate in the form 2NDFL, if a woman changed jobs within 12 months.
  6. A certificate from a school, kindergarten or other educational institution that a child attends.
  7. ITU statement if the child has been assigned a disability group.

In order to draw up the allowance, the following documents will be required:
  1. Statement.
  2. Mother's passport.
  3. Data on the account to which funds will be transferred.
  4. Birth certificate for a child.
  5. A document indicating the child’s place of residence in Moscow.
  6. If available - a document on the establishment of paternity.
  7. A document confirming that the mother is the only parent of the child.

In order to receive compensation for food, you must also attach to the application a Russian passport, an extract from the bank with the account number, a birth certificate and an extract, which indicates the child’s place of residence in Moscow.

Can refuse

If the social protection agency decides to refuse to provide certain payments, a written notice will be issued to the single mother with the reason for the refusal.

Often a refusal is given for the reason that the documents contain incorrect information, or the woman gets married, and the new spouse adopts her child.

Reasons must be indicated. If this is not the case, a woman can go to court.

Often the refusal is temporary - that is, additional documents are required, after which the case will be reviewed. A complete refusal is possible if the status of a single mother was not obtained, or if the fact of falsification of data was discovered.

Only citizens of the Russian Federation living in Moscow can take advantage of benefits and allowances. Other regions have different rates and benefits. It may take about a month to complete the paperwork and receive a response.

The world continues to see a marked increase in the number of women raising single children on their own, i.e. without the help of a spouse. In some cases, such a combination of circumstances may be a conscious choice of the mother and her own initiative. However, the majority dominated by any negative social manifestations that have a devastating effect on the institution of the family. This may be divorces between the parents of the child, unplanned pregnancies and other adverse circumstances.

The state, as a political and social form of organization of society, is committed to supporting vulnerable groups of citizens. Single parents fall into this group and are endowed with a wide range of guarantees in many areas of life. Consider the specific concessions made for mothers who raise their children on their own. Single mother - benefits and benefits 2018-2019

For single parents, guarantees are provided in the areas of life. The main document regulating these issues is.

Due to rising inflation, payments to single mothers have undergone some changes in favor of increasing them. According to statements from government officials, financial support will continue to be indexed, and benefits will expand.

Insurance coverage in connection with a pregnant woman and childbirth

This guarantee gains its ground with respect to women. However, this preference for non-working single mothers will not have its own legal basis. A person must be socially insured at the place of official or labor activity.

Characterization of the reproductive state of a woman in anticipation of childbirth and after the appearance of the newbornDue short-term exemption from work and the amount of compensation in 2018
1) For general reasonsTemporary dismissal is granted for seventy days before the birth of the newborn and a similar period - after the fetus is expelled from the mother. Thus, the total amount of leave will be 140 days.

1. The maximum size of maternity for the entire duration of the vacation - 282,493, 40 thousand rubles.
  2. The minimum amount of maternity for the entire duration of the vacation - 43 675, 39 thousand rubles

2) On the grounds of multiple pregnancyMother's maternity leave will be eighty-four calendar days before the birth of the newborn. After childbirth, these indicators may vary depending on the number of babies born.

1. The maximum amount of maternity for the entire duration of the vacation - 391 454, 80 thousand rubles.
  2. The minimum amount of maternity for the entire duration of the vacation - 60 522, 18 thousand rubles

3) On the grounds of complicated birthEighty-six days after delivery, and before them maternity leave is granted on general conditions.

1. The maximum size of maternity for the entire duration of the vacation - 314 778, 08 thousand rubles.
  2. The minimum amount of maternity for the entire duration of the vacation - 48 667, 32 thousand rubles

4) Based on the birth of two or more childrenBefore giving birth, a woman will rest from work on a common basis, and after - 110 calendar days.

Payout volumes are set based on the number of children

5) On the basis of the placement of the baby in the family during his infancyThe reference point for the provision of material support will be the day of establishing legal relations between the newborn and the adoptive parent.

In anticipation of childbirth, the expectant mother will rest from work according to the general rules as in the first case, and after - 110 calendar days.

Volumes are set in general order.

Important information!  Insurance coverage in connection with a woman’s special reproductive condition is payable if a request for it is sent earlier than 6 months after the end of the leave on the grounds provided for women.

One-time payment in case of birth

This type of state support is an independent type and must be provided to a single mother, regardless of whether she received insurance coverage in connection with pregnancy and childbirth or not.

Depending on the registration of the woman-parent in the pension system of the Russian Federation, a lump sum allowance may be paid:

  1. At the place where the labor function is performed, female representatives are subject to compulsory social insurance.
  2. At the place of stay or actual residence by social protection institutions. This applies to women who are not subject to compulsory social insurance.

The one-time allowance on the fact of the birth of a newborn from February 1, 2018 was fixed on the bar at 16 854, 09 thousand rubles. Under the circumstances of the adoption of a disabled child, the allowance is payable in an increased amount of 126,634.25 thousand rubles for each such minor.

To allocate a lump sum to a single woman raising a child on her own, it is necessary to prepare a documented set of papers:


Important information!  When two or more children are born, a lump sum allowance will be calculated for each child individually. In the event of the birth of a dead fetus, the payment of this guarantee is excluded.

Monthly payment for child care up to one and a half years

As a general rule, this material guarantee is 40% of the average wage of a single parent. However, it is allowed to change this procedure by mutual agreement and make payments in a solid amount.

Then their minimum size depending on the region of residence can be 3 142, 33 thousand rubles, and the maximum - 24 536, 57 thousand rubles.

This financial incentive can be assigned to a wide range of persons:

  1. Single mothers.
  2. Relatives of a minor registered in the medical care system of citizens.
  3. Guardians.
  4. Relatives of a minor who are not registered in the medical care system of citizens in the event of the death of the mother or father of the child.

  A single mother is a woman who is not married and brings up a child or children alone, without the presence of a joint statement by the parents about fixing paternity rights when registering a child in the registry office. Often confused alone with a single woman (who has a child but no husband). In our case, we are talking about a woman whose child does not officially have a father. Such a mother does not have the opportunity to file an application for the recovery of alimony, because there is no one to legally collect them.

If the father wants to obtain the right to paternity, he can solve this issue in court. If a woman does not want to register the second parent in the documents, or if he himself does not want to admit the fact of having a child, this can also be decided in court (Article 49 of the IC RF).

When a man was not officially married to a woman who has a child from him, but recognized the baby and after some time passed away, the fact of paternity is also established in a special judicial procedure (Article 50 of the RF IC, paragraphs 4, paragraph. 2 Article 264 of the Civil Procedure Code of the Russian Federation).

When can a mother claim to be single?

  • If in the birth certificate in the column "Father" is a dash.
  • When the mother did not submit an application to the registry office for fixing paternity.
  • Mother adopted the baby, not being married.
  • If a man disputed his paternity on the basis of a genetic examination, which was witnessed in court.
  • When the birth occurred after 300 days from the date of divorce.
  • In the case of adoption, when the mother was married, but the husband refused to accept these obligations.

The registry office of the city of Moscow gave the following definition of a single mother: “A single mother - a mother of a child who is not married, or her marriage is dissolved, recognized by the court invalid, or the spouse of the mother of the child has died, and from the date of divorce, invalidation or from the day more than three hundred days passed before the death of the mother’s spouse before the child’s birthday, and paternity of the child has not been established. ”


  1. An application, a sample of which is issued by the social security authorities.
  2. Passport or driver’s license.
  3. Baby's birth certificate.
  4. Certificate of family composition.
  5. On the right in the form of No. 25, which is issued at the registry office. It contains information about where and when the child was born, his parents are indicated, the number of the act of registration and the name of the registry office, where it is made.
  6. An income statement certifying that.
  7. A certificate from the employment service, where it is recorded that the mother is not registered with unemployment and does not receive such benefits.


According to the legislation of the Russian Federation, such materials are entitled to a monthly federal allowance, the amount of which depends on a specific region.

General conditions that affect the size of benefits for a single mother are:

  • The fact of employment.
  • Amount of children.
  • Average family income per person.

Legally, such a woman is entitled to an amount that is equal to payments for children for full families. The entire amount of payments at the state level is recorded in Federal Law No. 81-FZ of 05/19/1995 "On state benefits to citizens with children."

An additional payment is the federal child allowance, the amount of which depends on the region. As a rule, this is a small amount.

In order to receive such a benefit, you need to contact the specialized state protection bodies, providing the following documents:

  1. A statement that also records family income data.
  2. Birth certificate of a child.
  3. Certificate from the Housing Office, confirming that the child lives with his mother.
  4. Employment history.
  5. Passport.
  6. The coordinates of the card or bank account where you will need to transfer money.

If verification of existing income is required, the social protection authority provides a preliminary response within 10 days to the applicant’s request, which indicates the need for additional verification. After carrying out all the procedures, the final answer is given no later than 30 days after the day of treatment.

If the mother is employed, she after the birth of the second baby can count on the same benefits as after the birth of the first. In this case, the amount of payments for a child under 1.5 years old increases, and the woman already has it.

Regional maternity capital is usually appointed after the appearance of a third child, but the law provides for exceptions.

If a single mother does not work

Such women are entitled to less benefits than working ones. Payments are usually minimal and carried out through the Social Security authorities, and not through the FSS in the case of workers.

These women are also not entitled to financial benefits during pregnancy. They are paid only a lump-sum benefit after childbirth and a monthly allowance until the child reaches 1.5 years of age.
  There are a number of benefits that mothers who don’t work can count on:

  1. Child support as a poor family, the amount of which is calculated individually.
  2. Maternity capital for the second baby in the amount of 453,026.00 rubles.
  3. Monthly allowance for a third child until he reaches the age of three.

Female students, military women are also officially equated with the status of unemployed. They are paid an amount equal to the scholarship or cash allowance.

Single mother - changes in legislation

Women who raise children without a father can enjoy a number of benefits and privileges, including:

  1. Compensation for baby food until the baby reaches the age of three.
  2. Kindergarten out of turn. For this, the mother needs to receive a certificate and send it to kindergarten. In case the mother does not want to send her son or daughter to this institution, she has the right to compensation.
  3. Benefits for housing and communal services. This is the so-called subsidy, for which you must apply to the responsible authorities.
  4. Lack of the possibility of dismissal from work to reduce. They can dismiss only in case of gross violation of labor discipline. These include theft, drunkenness, truancy. The list also includes the disclosure of trade secrets and forgery of documents.
  5. Free two meals a day at school.
  6. Prohibition of night shift work, overtime and weekends. This law is valid until the child is 5 years old.

Single mother who brings up a disabled child

Moms who have a disabled child in care can apply for additional monthly payments from the state:

  1. In the case when the child is officially registered, the amount of payment is 2000 rubles.
  2. When a mother is also disabled, she is entitled to an increased pension.
  3. Regional surcharges are possible, the amount of which depends on the legislative framework of a particular area.

Social guarantees provided in this case:

  1. A woman must work part-time.
  2. She laid 4 days off, which are paid at the rate of workers.
  3. An employer cannot dismiss a mother if she does not agree.
  4. If a mother brings up a child under 18, she has the right to retire upon reaching the age of 50.
  5. A woman has the right to social housing.

Home improvement

The single mother has no primary right to housing. This becomes possible if the family has a status.

In there is a program "Young families - affordable housing." According to her rules, if the mother is no more than 35 years old, and there are 1 or more babies in her upbringing, she can become a member of this program under the item “Housing for young families”.

Who is not recognized as single mothers?

  1. If a mother brings up children after a divorce.
  2. When a woman has a child within 300 days after a divorce or the same period after the death of her husband. In this case, the ex-husband is recognized as the father (article 48 part 2 of the Family Code).
  3. If paternity is established voluntarily or by court order, but the woman still continues to raise children herself.
  4. Widow.
  5. If the father is legally deprived of parental rights.

Even if a woman does not correspond to her position, on the orders of her superiors she cannot be fired from work until the child is 14 years old. If the contract expires, management may dismiss, but with the provision of further employment. The search for work in this case should not exceed a three-month period. During this period, a woman should receive an average salary from her previous job.
  The sick leave is paid in full, regardless of its duration.

According to the law, if a child is from 7 to 15 years old, the mother has the right to take a sick leave for up to 15 days. When outpatient treatment is indicated, the first 10 days are paid in full. Starting from 11 days, salary is charged at a rate of 50% of the rate.

As for vacation, it is laid to the mother every year. There are two types of them - paid and unpaid. The second of them, the mother can take at a time that is convenient for her.

If there is a need to get a job, and a woman under guardianship has a son or daughter under 14 years old, the employer in case of refusal from the place of work must provide a written explanation where it is necessary to justify the reason. When a woman considers that the reason for the refusal is unfounded, she can go to court to resolve this issue.

Is it possible to take a mother's mortgage alone?

The bank does not provide separate lending conditions for this category of population, however, if a woman has a stable income, she can easily get a mortgage. The presence of a husband in this case is optional. Family incomes are considered.

If a woman has two children, she will also need to prove her solvency. In this case, the level of income should be high in order to cover the costs of already three people. When you need to pay the down payment, you can use the funds from maternity capital. Legislatively provided for its use in improving housing conditions. It can also be spent on paying off the main part of a mortgage loan.

An initial fee

To date, there is no special program that would involve taking a mortgage without a down payment. Also, the state has not developed any legislative acts that would help repay a single mother. There are likely regional bills that can regulate this situation and provide assistance to single mothers in acquiring housing. Such opportunities need to be specified on the spot in the administration of the village.

Question answer

I am a single mother. Recently, a man who is biologically the father of my child returned to the country. Can I file child support if I am raising a child by law?

In this case, a woman can sue alimony, but it will be necessary to achieve recognition of paternity, voluntarily or forcefully.

  Are there any benefits for providing trips to children in a sanatorium?

There is. You need to contact the center of social protection at the place of residence. In this case, it is necessary to draw up a statement and a package of documents, which will be indicated there.

  My child goes to school in a year. Who can tell what benefits can be provided if I am a single mother?

At school, you can eat twice a day for free at the expense of the state. If you live in Moscow, you can apply for training in art schools, sports and other specialized sections on preferential terms. The amount of the discount is 30% below the usual cost.

  If a single mother gets married and the spouse of the child does not adopt, does the woman retain such a status?

After marriage, the status of children born before marriage is maintained.

The rights of single mothers are protected by law. However, before entering into labor, family and other types of relations, you need to familiarize yourself with the legislative justification that works in a particular case. This will help a specialized lawyer who works in the field of Family or Labor Law.