In Colombiathe program Families in Action It was established by the Government to provide financial assistance to individuals in vulnerable situations, particularly those who have been affected by the increase in the prices of basic products and the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic. This article will provide important information about how the subsidy is delivered through the Department of Social Prosperity, who is eligible to receive it, and when it will be distributed. In addition, other relevant details related to this topic will be discussed.
It is important to note that the Department of Social Prosperity (DPS) is encouraging the population to update their information in the System for the Identification of Potential Beneficiaries of Social Programs (Sisbén), which is used to identify and allocate economic resources to citizens. The purpose of this is to more quickly detect households in need of financial assistance and achieve a more accurate and effective allocation of resources.
If you haven’t received information about the program registration process, payment dates or other important aspects, don’t worry. Next, we will provide you with relevant information that will allow you to learn more about this social program in Colombia.
On what dates will the Families in Action bonus be paid?
The last round of payments of the Familias en Acción program was made between December 26, 2022 and January 15, 2023.
The DPS has not yet communicated the date of the next payment cycle of the Familias en Acción program. However, the population is invited to keep updated and update their data in the Sisbén, as well as to follow the social networks and official platforms of the Government of Colombia.
How do you know if you appear on the Familias en Acción list?
- Go to the section “Check here if it is focused”.
- Select the type of document you have, such as citizenship card, identity card, civil registry or immigration card.
- Enter the identification number associated with the document.
- Write your first name followed by the first last name.
- Provides the document issue date.
- Check the box that indicates “I am not a robot” and wait for the system to verify the information.
What are the requirements to qualify for Familias en Acción?
The eligibility of families to participate in the Familias en Acción social program is determined through a technique called “targeting”. This technique involves considering certain requirements to determine if you are eligible.
- Having been the subject of a survey by Sisbén IV.
- Being classified in one of the subgroups A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, B1, B2, B3 or B4 according to the results of the Sisbén survey.
- Having registered their children under 18 years of age in the Sisbén survey.