The process of applying for a Care Dependency Grant is the same as for all other grants. (See: Applying for a Social Grant)

The following documents are required for the application:

• Bar coded identity document of the parent/s, primary care-giver, or foster parents
• Child/ren’s birth certificate with identity number
• A medical report for the child, which must say what the child is able to do – this is known as a functional assessment
• If you are the foster parent of the child, the court order making you the foster parent
• Proof of your marital status, such as a marriage certificate, divorce papers, the death certificate of your spouse or a sworn statement (affidavit) if you have never married
• Proof of the income and if you receive the care dependency grant, the primary care-giver must ensure that the child:
  • is tested at the age of 6 years to see whether he or she needs special schooling
  • receives appropriate education according to level of disability
  • remains in their care
  • is living in adequate housing
  • is fed and given clothes to wear
  • receives necessary medical and dental care
  • is not be in a wholly funded state-run institution