Family and Child Support

Connecting community members to external services and internal resources.

Information platform summarizing the most common administrative processes, sharing tips and mapping external services.

Articles

Family Reunification

Family reunification allows people who are legally residing in Portugal to apply for eligible family members to join them and live together in the country.

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ChildCare

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How to get Free ChildCare

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Family Reunification

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How to get Family Subsidies

Subsidies provided by Social Security are benefits aimed to help people in diverse situations, providing a certain type of income to each case when the person does not have enough means to sustain themselves or the family. It ranges from pregnancy assistance to child and youth care costs, to reconciling family life with work and support structures for the elderly, individuals and families. Please keep in mind that only people who are enrolled in Segurança Social and have a Cartao de Cidadão or Temporary Residency Card have access to the subsidies.

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Parenting Tips - Dodot VIP App

A free parenting app combining practical baby care tips with a rewards program for diaper purchases.

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How to protect your kids from the harms of technology

Practical tips for protecting children from digital harms, spotting screen fatigue, and finding local mental health resources.

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Understanding your Maternity and Paternity Rights as a Migrant Parent

Learn how to access parental leave, subsidies, and social support in Portugal regardless of your nationality.

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Family and Childcare Contacts

Key contact information for family and childcare services in Lisbon

OrganizationServiceContactCategoryDirections
Apoio a Mães SolteirasSupport services for single mothers.
Associação de Pais e EducadoresParent support groups and resources
Centro de Acolhimento InfantilEmergency child shelter and care
Centro de Apoio FamiliarFamily counseling and support services
Centro de Integração FamiliarIntegration support for immigrant families
Centro de Recursos FamiliaresInformation and referral services
Centro de Saúde FamiliarFamily health and pediatric care
CLAIM Ameixoeira - Associação Lusofonia, Cultura e CidadaniaProvides free support to migrants and their families, facilitating their integration into Portugal.
CLAIM Santa ClaraProvides free support to migrants and their families, helping them integrate into Portuguese society.
Corações com CoroaFree women's social and psychological support.
Creche Municipal de BenficaPublic childcare for ages 0-3
IAC - Instituto de Apoio à CriançaFree psychological support for children and young people.
Instituto de Apoio à CriançaChild protection and advocacy
Mediação Familiar de LisboaFamily mediation and conflict resolution
Programa Creche FelizFree childcare program assistance
Santa Casa - UDIPUDIP for all ACAO SOCIAL support Access to seguranca social, esp RSI, and other financial support through Santa Casa Cartao de Saude - 1 year long to psychological support (w-mais); optometry and other healthcare Clinica Sol - Free Dental Care for children (under 18) Food Support and Funeral Support
Segurança Social - Centro DistritalFamily benefits and subsidies
Serviço de Psicologia FamiliarFamily therapy and counseling
SOS CriançaService for children, youth, families, professionals and the community, aimed at supporting children at risk or in distress. Opening hours: 8:00 - 18:00

Where we are

Rua Carvalho Araújo 66-B
1900-140 Lisboa
Portugal

How to Get Here

  • Metro: Linha Verde (Green Line) - Alameda Station
  • Bus: 708, 730, 742, 794

Opening hours

Mon, Tue, Thu
10:00–12:30 & 14:00–17:30
Wednesday (Extended)
Until 19:30
Friday
Until 18:30
No appointment needed. Just walk in.

Contact info

+351 964 809 959