The State may support the family financially and provide other kind of support if parents are not able to fully support their family.

Social benefits

In Lithuania families with financial difficulties can apply for social benefits. The benefits will depend on the income of the family and how many people are living together. To receive the social benefits, you should contact social services in your municipality.

Utilities

In Lithuania families with financial difficulties may receive compensation for expenses payed on utilities. The compensation depends on the income of the family. To receive the compensation, you should contact social services in your municipality.

Other support

Other kind of support for families in need will depend on the municipality. 

example A municipality may provide support in the form of articles of first necessity to needy families in accordance with the municipal regulations.

In emergency situations, a municipality may also provide families with lump sum payments, articles of first necessity or other kinds of support in goods in order to satisfy their urgent basic needs. 

example Children of low-income families may receive free lunch in school.

You can learn more about types of support available for families by contacting social services in your municipality. Some non-governmental organizations also offer their support for families in need.

note The variety of support is subject to change.

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