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Family Respite and Parent Psychological Counseling Support for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (발달장애인 가족휴식·부모 심리상담 지원): How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

Respite support such as family camps and trips + parent psychological counseling voucher of KRW 160,000 per month for 12 months

This page is a translation of the Korean original and is for reference only. The official Korean guidance is the authoritative source for amounts and conditions, so be sure to confirm on the official website before applying. View Korean original (한국어)

Benefit
Healing camps, themed trips and self-guided trips (travel plan expenses supported) are provided for persons with developmental disabilities and their families. Parents raising a child with a developmental disability receive a psychological counseling voucher of KRW 160,000 per month for 12 months (extendable once for up to 12 more months if needed, with the counselor's opinion and psychological test confirmed).
Who is eligible
Persons with developmental disabilities (intellectual, autism) and their families, parents (guardians)
When to apply
Recruitment timing varies by region (open all year to regular)
How to apply
Apply after inquiring at the regional Developmental Disability Support Center, the implementing agency, or the eup/myeon/dong or city/county/district. 129 / Central Developmental Disability Support Center (중앙발달장애인지원센터) 02-3433-0743
Important notes
Check regional announcements for program recruitment schedules.
Note
If the child is under 9, even if unregistered, the developmental rehabilitation referral or a doctor's opinion issued within 6 months can substitute.
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Based on official sources as of 2026년 10월. Amounts and requirements may change, so please confirm with the official guide before applying.

Frequently asked questions

Family Respite and Parent Psychological Counseling Support for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (발달장애인 가족휴식·부모 심리상담 지원): who can receive it?

Persons with developmental disabilities (intellectual, autism) and their families, parents (guardians)

Family Respite and Parent Psychological Counseling Support for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (발달장애인 가족휴식·부모 심리상담 지원): how do I apply?

Apply after inquiring at the regional Developmental Disability Support Center, the implementing agency, or the eup/myeon/dong or city/county/district. 129 / Central Developmental Disability Support Center (중앙발달장애인지원센터) 02-3433-0743

Family Respite and Parent Psychological Counseling Support for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (발달장애인 가족휴식·부모 심리상담 지원): how much will I receive?

Healing camps, themed trips and self-guided trips (travel plan expenses supported) are provided for persons with developmental disabilities and their families. Parents raising a child with a developmental disability receive a psychological counseling voucher of KRW 160,000 per month for 12 months (extendable once for up to 12 more months if needed, with the counselor's opinion and psychological test confirmed).

Family Respite and Parent Psychological Counseling Support for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (발달장애인 가족휴식·부모 심리상담 지원): when can I apply?

Recruitment timing varies by region (open all year to regular)