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What other forms of social support/welfare should I know about? (Buddy systems, etc.) Who is eligible? How does someone apply?Besides the refugee social support, there are no other specific systems. However, please bear in mind that there are numerous volunteers that financially aid the displaced Ukrainian citizens and that support can be obtained through private means. You can ask for help on the Facebook Group Ukrainians who find jobs and enroll their children in Romanian schools will receive 2000 lei (400 euros) per family by the end of 2023. The subsidies will now be paid directly to refugees, not to the landlords who have been housing them until now. At the same time, the 50/20 assistance scheme will remain available for vulnerable refugee categories, including people over 65 and students studying at Romanian universities. 50/20 Financial assistance program in Romania Private individuals who will house Ukrainian migrants will receive monthly compensation from the state:
From May 1, the 50/20 program will be changed. Ukrainian refugees, as before, have the right to receive the sums due to them for accommodation and meals for the duration of their stay until April 30. From May 1, Ukrainian refugees will receive a one-time monthly payment. The aid is granted without any conditions for 4 months and can be extended until the end of 2023, if the refugees participate in certain activities related to their integration process (for example, registration with the Employment Agency - AJOFM). Additional laws will soon be passed to clarify the procedure for receiving the monthly allowance of 2,000 lei, as well as the conditions that refugees must fulfill in order to receive the allowance after the 4-month period. More information here |
Are there any social benefits I can claim such as child support?You can request the social assistance benefits, such as state allowance for children, social allowance and allowance for supporting the family, from the General Directions for Social Assistance and Child Protection. For more information about how these allowances can be accessed please check out the following websites of Child Protection in different cities: |
Are there any social benefits for pregnant and nursing women?Medicover clinics |
How can I meet and socialize with other Ukrainians in a similar position?You can join various Facebook groups where you can socialize with other Ukrainians: |
Are there specific social supports available to me if I am elderly?People with disabilities and the elderly can get help in Romania, including those under international protection. Refugees with disabilities who choose to stay in Romania, can apply for social protection services provided by law: shelters, independent living programs, centers for empowerment and rehabilitation, care and assistance centers. This should be requested from the Social protection services, and the services can be provided even in the absence of identity documents. You can apply for social services at County Directorates of Social Assistance and Child Protection |
Are there specific social supports available to me if I have a disability?A person with disability can request special support, including shelters, independent living programs, habilitation and rehabilitation centres, care and assistance, respite / crisis centres. This should be requested from the Social protection services, and the services can be provided even in the absence of identity documents. You can apply for social services at County Directorates of Social Assistance and Child Protection The request is reviewed by the relevant authorities within 24 hours. After issuing the admission order, the relevant directorate ensures the transportation of the adult with disability and his / her companion, as well as of the person who ensures communication, to the identified residential social service. |
How can I help others? What volunteering organisations could I join?There are many volunteering organisations in Romania at a national level or at a local level. You can register to volunteer on the following websites: |
