This voluntary support from the state of Carinthia intends to support families of multiple births in the first family phase, regardless of income. Parents have to pay double the cost when giving birth to twins or triple the cost of purchasing baby equipment for triplets. The aim is to support the extraordinary expenses in the birth of multiples by grant.
Multiple Birth Grant
Official Name of Signatory
State of Carinthia (Austria)
Delegation
Europe
Website of the Signatory
Name of the person presenting the Good Practice
Eggert Maria
Position/Job Title of person presenting the Good Practice
Head of the Carinthian Family Department
Aim of the Good Practice
Parents have to pay double the cost when giving birth to twins or triple the cost of purchasing baby equipment for triplets. The aim is to support the extraordinary expenses in the birth of multiples by grant.
Target Group of the Good Practice
The target group are parents of twins or multiples.
Implementation period
This measure has been implemented since October 2019.
Consistency over time
The funding amount was increased on January 1, 2022.
Evaluation of the Good Practice
The funding amount was increased as of Jan. 1, 2022.
Key stakeholders and partnerships
None