Geumsan County Launches Special Support for At-Risk Youth Aged 9 to 24 to Ensure a Youth Safety Net

Basic living expenses, health checkup costs, and more for households at or below 100% of the median income level

Exterior view of Geumsan County Office (Photo by Geumsan County)

Geumsan County is launching a special support program for at-risk youth aged 9 to 24 to ensure their safety and welfare.

The program is available to households at or below 100% of the median income level and covers a wide range of expenses deemed necessary for the sound growth of youth, including basic living expenses and room and board, health checkups and medical treatment costs, as well as education and training expenses.

The support period is set at up to one year following a review by the Youth Welfare Deliberation Committee and may be extended once for up to an additional year if necessary.

Applications may be submitted not only by the youth themselves, but also by guardians, teachers, youth counselors and instructors, social workers, and public officials in charge of social welfare work.

Applications are accepted year-round and can be submitted by visiting the eup or myeon Administrative Welfare Centers.

An official from the county said, "Through this special support program, we will identify hidden at-risk youth at an early stage and provide systematic assistance," adding, "We will do our best to help young people grow into healthy members of society."

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