Is the 'Child and Child-rearing Support Fund' Effective? 54.4% of Mothers Consider it 'Effective'
In a survey of 294 working-oriented mothers, 54.4% found the 'Child and Child-rearing Support Fund' (launched April 2026) to be an effective measure against declining birthrates. Expanding child allowance was identified as the most helpful measure for balancing work and childcare.
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- 📰 Published: June 11, 2026 at 19:00
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## Survey Overview
The 'Shufu JOB Research Institute' (operated by B-style Holdings Inc.), which investigates the realities and true feelings of homemakers hoping to balance work and family, conducted a survey on the 'Child-rearing Support Fund' among 294 women with children who are seeking employment.
## Key Findings
1. 38.8% were unaware of the Child and Child-rearing Support Fund system.
2. 69.4% cited 'Expansion of Child Allowance' as a helpful measure for work-life balance.
3. 54.4% consider the Support Fund effective for combating the declining birthrate.
## Selected Free Comments
- 'I think it’s a system that helps economically.' (40s)
- 'It helps those with children, but I want them to be cautious about where the money comes from.' (40s)
- 'Unless childcare environments are improved, financial support alone won't solve the declining birthrate.' (40s)
- 'We need support for college and high school expenses more than small child support.' (50s)
- 'Before child-rearing, adults need living stability; tax relief would be more effective than subsidies.' (30s)
## Insights from Keitaro Kawakami, Research Advisor at Shufu JOB Research Institute
Although the system started in April 2026, awareness remains around 30%, indicating a need for better public communication. It is also clear that many people primarily seek the expansion of child allowances.
The 'Shufu JOB Research Institute' (operated by B-style Holdings Inc.), which investigates the realities and true feelings of homemakers hoping to balance work and family, conducted a survey on the 'Child-rearing Support Fund' among 294 women with children who are seeking employment.
## Key Findings
1. 38.8% were unaware of the Child and Child-rearing Support Fund system.
2. 69.4% cited 'Expansion of Child Allowance' as a helpful measure for work-life balance.
3. 54.4% consider the Support Fund effective for combating the declining birthrate.
## Selected Free Comments
- 'I think it’s a system that helps economically.' (40s)
- 'It helps those with children, but I want them to be cautious about where the money comes from.' (40s)
- 'Unless childcare environments are improved, financial support alone won't solve the declining birthrate.' (40s)
- 'We need support for college and high school expenses more than small child support.' (50s)
- 'Before child-rearing, adults need living stability; tax relief would be more effective than subsidies.' (30s)
## Insights from Keitaro Kawakami, Research Advisor at Shufu JOB Research Institute
Although the system started in April 2026, awareness remains around 30%, indicating a need for better public communication. It is also clear that many people primarily seek the expansion of child allowances.
FAQ
子ども・子育て支援金制度の認知度はどの程度ですか？
調査対象者の38.8%が「知らない」と回答しました。
子ども・子育て支援金制度は少子化対策としてどの程度効果的と考えられていますか？
お子さんがいる女性の54.4%が「効果的」と回答しました。
仕事と育児の両立において、最も期待されている施策は何ですか？
「児童手当の拡充（所得制限撤廃・高校生まで延長など）」で、69.4%が助けになると回答しています。
フリーコメントから見える支援金制度への意見はどのようなものがありますか？
経済的な支援への期待がある一方で、周知不足の指摘や、預かり先の環境整備、独身税に関する懸念など、多角的な対策を求める意見が寄せられました。
調査を実施したのはどこですか？
仕事と家庭の両立を希望する主婦・主夫層の実情や本音を探る調査機関『しゅふＪＯＢ総研』（運営会社：株式会社ビースタイル ホールディングス）です。