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Information on benefits and social services – in one place

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Lithuania is implementing new measures to provide information on benefits and social services in a single, accessible location.
  • These measures include financial support for school supplies for children from low-income families and free school meals for all preschoolers and first and second graders, regardless of income.
  • Additional support is available for children in grades 3-12 from low-income families, offering assistance as the autumn school season approaches.

Lithuania is streamlining access to essential support systems by consolidating information on benefits and social services into a single, user-friendly platform. This initiative aims to make it easier for citizens to find and utilize the resources available to them.

A key component of these new measures is financial assistance for school-related expenses. Children of school age from low-income families will receive a subsidy of 148 euros to help purchase necessary school supplies. This support is particularly timely as the new academic year approaches.

Furthermore, the government is expanding its free school meal program. All preschool children, as well as first and second graders, will now receive free meals at school, irrespective of their family's income level. For students in grades 3 through 12 who come from low-income households, additional support will be provided, ensuring they have access to necessary resources as they continue their education.

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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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