Ukrainian citizens who are students at Polish universities have a right to apply for a social scholarship and for a student loan. You can also take advantage of free legal aid and free psychological assistance. Also, in many cities and villages, creative activities and workshops for children and youth from Ukraine are organized, so ask about it at the nearest Urząd Gminy, Urząd Miasta, school or community center.
The condition for receiving ZUS benefits by a Ukrainian citizen is having a PESEL number . This number may be necessary to obtain many other benefits as well as to set up a business.

Yes. You can receive 500 PLN monthly for every child you have below 18 by submitting an application to ZUS . For second or next child within age gap 12-36 month you can receive additional PLN 500-1000 up to the age 3 years (Kapitał Rodzinny Opiekuńczy). You can also receive additional 300 PLN for a school starter kit for each child up to the age of 20, if they are attending school. The application can be submitted to a bank or directly to the Social Insurance Institution . This benefit is paid every year to parents of school-age children, which is to help prepare the child for school, that is, to buy textbooks and other necessary items.

You can receive 500 PLN monthly for child by submitting an application to ZUS . You can also receive childbirth allowance (becikowe) in the amount of PLN 1,000 (for that submit an application at the Urząd Miasta or Urząd Gminy). After the birth of a child, you can apply for parental benefit in the amount of PLN 1,000 every month. The application must be submitted within 3 months of the child's birth at ZUS .

You can join various Facebook groups where you can socialize with other Ukrainians:

• Українці в Польщі
• UKRAIŃCY W POLSCE - УКРАЇНЦІ В ПОЛЬЩІ
  
• УКРАЇНЦІ В ПОЛЬЩІ

You are entitled to a nursing allowance in the amount of PLN 135 if you are older age (over 75) to partially cover the expenses related to your care. Older people may also benefit from partial or full reimbursement of drugs. Also, if you have a guardian/carer (who is a family member), they may additionally apply for allowances and care benefits, i.e. nursing allowance (zasiłek pielęgnacyjny)- it amounts to PLN 215.84 per month, nursing benefit (świadczenie pielęgnacyjne) - PLN 2,119 per month, special care allowance (specjalny zasiłek opiekuńczy) - it amounts to PLN 620 per month. More information on social support is here .

You are entitled to a nursing allowance in the amount of PLN 135 if you are unable to live independently due to disability to partially cover the expenses related to your care. If you have an assistant/carer (who is a family member), they may additionally apply for allowances and care benefits, i.e. nursing allowance (zasiłek pielęgnacyjny)- it amounts to PLN 215.84 per month, nursing benefit (świadczenie pielęgnacyjne) - PLN 2,119 per month, special care allowance (specjalny zasiłek opiekuńczy) - it amounts to PLN 620 per month. More information on social support is here .

Ukrainian migrants with disabilities who arrived in Poland after February 24 this year will be able to receive financial assistance from the PCPM International Assistance Center. Online registration is already open.

Individuals must also meet the following criteria:

1. left Ukraine and crossed the Polish border after the start of the full-scale war;
2. have never participated in the programs of the Polish Center for International Assistance. If you received multipurpose assistance, work assistance, or other financial support from an organization, your application will not be considered. The initiative is designed for new members.
3. have the opportunity to present documentation confirming the first or second group of disability. Supporting papers without an assigned group are required for a child.

Guardians and parents of a child with a disability can also register if they live in Poland. Guardianship must be documented.

After the application is approved, you will receive PLN 710 per person. The amount will be credited to the recipient's bank account. The duration of the program is six months. Payments will be made monthly during this period.

More information here .

There are many volunteering organisations and groups on Facebook where you can help:

• Pomogam Ukrainie ;
• Українські волонтери в Польщі Polska ;
• Volunteers in Poland .