Take note! through the Department of Social Prosperitythe government of Colombia it will provide financial aid specifying who are the beneficiaries to receive it and will also provide information on the moment in which the program will be distributed “Families in Action” that helps individuals who are in a vulnerable economic situation due to the increase in the prices of basic products and the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition, other important issues related to this financial assistance will be addressed.
In order to detect households that require financial assistance early and, therefore, achieve a more precise and efficient distribution of resources, the Department of Social Prosperity (DPS) is motivating the population to update their information in the Identification System for Potential Beneficiaries of Social Programs (Sisbén), which is used to identify and allocate financial resources to people in need.
If you haven’t yet received information about program registration, payment dates, or other important details, don’t worry. In the following text from Depor, we will provide you with all the relevant information that will allow you to learn more about this social program in Colombia.
What are the requirements to access Familias en Acción?
The determination of whether a family is a candidate to participate in the Families in Action social program is carried out using a technique known as “targeting”. This technique involves reviewing certain requirements to determine if the necessary criteria to be considered eligible are met.
- Having been surveyed 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.
When is the Familias en Acción bonus paid?
The last round of payments for the Familias en Acción program took place between December 26, 2022 and January 15, 2023. Although the Department of Social Prosperity (DPS) has not yet announced the date of the next round of payments, it is It is important that the population be attentive and update their information in the Sisbén, as well as that they follow the social networks and the official platforms of the Government of Colombia.
How do you know if you access the Familias en Acción subsidy?
- Open the section “Check here if it is focused”.
- Select the type of document you have (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.
- Select the box that indicates “I am not a robot” and wait for the system to verify the information.