Financial Assistance - Government of Bermuda

Department

Under the Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors

What do they do?

The Department of Financial Assistance assesses Bermudians who may be in need of a financial award to meet a minimum standard of living. The Department evaluates required documents/ information in order to determine eligibility for an award that is within the legislative guidelines.

Eligible recipients now face a time limit for assistance. Individuals must engage in work activities to lessen the need for support overtime. Applicants must also be open to volunteering or participating in approved education and employment preparation programs whilst in search for long-term opportunities.

The Department of Financial Assistance also offers groups or individual counselling to help Bermudians better manage their personal finances. These services include money management and life skills groups to assist you with budgeting to gain control of your finances.

If you know anyone who is using this service inappropriately or fraudulently, please let us know by contacting the Anonymous hotline at (441) 297-STOP (7867).

Online services

Financial Assistance

Short-Term Relief Benefit

PATI statements

Financial Assistance Financial Assistance Review Board

Resources

Increase in Child Daycare Allowance - July 1, 2026PDF · 113.76 KBDownload
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DFA 2021-2022 Annual Report.pdfPDF · 666.58 KBDownload

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How to get financial assistance

The Government of Bermuda can provide financial assistance to Bermudians who cannot meet the cost of basic living or expenses. Assistance may be provided for: Food Rent (or other accommodations such as rest homes or nursing home fees) Electricity/utilities Health insurance (HIP or FutureCare) Adult day care Home care Medication/medical equipment/medical supplies Transportation Laundry How do I apply? You will need to visit the Financial Assistance Office and meet with a Pre-Screen Clerk....

01 March 2016 Financial Assistance 3 min read

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Child Day Care Allowance

The Child Day Care Allowance Programme assists parents/guardians with the cost of child day care for children between the ages of birth and four years old. Do I qualify? If you are Bermudian or are the spouse of a person who has Bermudian status, you can apply if you meet all of the following criteria: The child you are applying for possesses Bermudian status The child is between birth and four years old and has not yet started public or private pre-school education Your (gross) annual...

01 March 2016 Financial Assistance 2 min read

Latest news

Press Release Nov 4, 2026

PUBLIC ADVISORY: Financial Assistance Payments Update

The Government of Bermuda wishes to advise Financial Assistance recipients that the technical issue affecting payments scheduled for Monday, 2 November 2026, has now been resolved.

Press Release Aug 24, 2026

Department of Financial Assistance Operating with Limited Resources

The Department of Financial Assistance, located at Global House on Church Street, is currently operating with limited resources and manually due to an air conditioning issue affecting the building.

Press Release Jul 1, 2026

Child Day Care Allowance Amendment Regulations 2026

Good afternoon everyone, Thank you for joining me today here at Sweetpea Nursery School in Warwick. I want to begin by thanking the team here at Sweetpea Nursery School for welcoming us and allowing us to use this space this afternoon. We are here at a nursery because this is where the issue becomes real. Across Bermuda, parents begin their mornings by bringing their children into spaces like this one before they head to work. They leave them with people they trust, in places where children can.