Tong Tzu-wei Proposes Child and Youth Policies: NT$60,000 Subsidy for First Child, Monthly Childcare Vouchers
Tong Tzu-wei unveiled a comprehensive four-stage policy for children and youth in Keelung City, addressing the declining birthrate. Key proposals include a NT$60,000 subsidy for the first child, monthly NT$1,000 childcare vouchers for infants, and NT$10,000 entrance gifts for new students. The plan also aims to expand public childcare services and encourage corporate childcare facilities.
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Tong Tzu-wei pointed out that Keelung City's declining birthrate has reached a major crisis, with the total population falling below 360,000. He therefore proposed a comprehensive four-stage policy covering 'birth, childcare, upbringing, and education.' Among these, the birth incentive subsidy for the first child is NT$60,000, NT$80,000 for the second child, and NT$100,000 for the third child. Combined with central government subsidies, the first child can receive NT$160,000.
Regarding 'childcare,' Tong Tzu-wei advocates for implementing 'one public childcare center per junior high school district,' and considering parents' commuting needs, expanding night and extended childcare services. In addition, the future city government will promote a friendly workplace by subsidizing corporate employers and facility costs to encourage private companies to set up childcare spaces, allowing parents to bring their children to and from work, balancing work and family life.
Tong Tzu-wei also stated that for infants aged 0 to 3, a monthly 'childcare consumption voucher' of NT$1,000 will be issued, which can be used to offset diapers and food at designated stores, and free rotavirus vaccination will be provided. In addition, new students entering elementary school, junior high school, and high school will each receive an entrance gift of NT$10,000 to increase local school enrollment.
Wu Ting-feng, policy director of Tong Tzu-wei's campaign office, stated that this policy was not proposed casually but was well-prepared. It is estimated that the annual budget for cash payments for items from 0 to 18 years old will be approximately NT$200 million. Tong Tzu-wei stated that this policy is a long-term investment for the four stages, and he wants to stand with parents to keep talent in Keelung.
According to statistics from the Keelung City Government's Civil Affairs Department, Keelung City's total population in March was 359,132; and the number of newborns has been decreasing year by year, with only 1,042 newborns last year, and only 221 newborns as of March this year. To encourage citizens' willingness to have children, the city government has amended its autonomous regulations, increasing the birth incentive subsidy from NT$20,000 to NT$30,000 per newborn. (Edited by Wu Su-jou) 1150407
Regarding 'childcare,' Tong Tzu-wei advocates for implementing 'one public childcare center per junior high school district,' and considering parents' commuting needs, expanding night and extended childcare services. In addition, the future city government will promote a friendly workplace by subsidizing corporate employers and facility costs to encourage private companies to set up childcare spaces, allowing parents to bring their children to and from work, balancing work and family life.
Tong Tzu-wei also stated that for infants aged 0 to 3, a monthly 'childcare consumption voucher' of NT$1,000 will be issued, which can be used to offset diapers and food at designated stores, and free rotavirus vaccination will be provided. In addition, new students entering elementary school, junior high school, and high school will each receive an entrance gift of NT$10,000 to increase local school enrollment.
Wu Ting-feng, policy director of Tong Tzu-wei's campaign office, stated that this policy was not proposed casually but was well-prepared. It is estimated that the annual budget for cash payments for items from 0 to 18 years old will be approximately NT$200 million. Tong Tzu-wei stated that this policy is a long-term investment for the four stages, and he wants to stand with parents to keep talent in Keelung.
According to statistics from the Keelung City Government's Civil Affairs Department, Keelung City's total population in March was 359,132; and the number of newborns has been decreasing year by year, with only 1,042 newborns last year, and only 221 newborns as of March this year. To encourage citizens' willingness to have children, the city government has amended its autonomous regulations, increasing the birth incentive subsidy from NT$20,000 to NT$30,000 per newborn. (Edited by Wu Su-jou) 1150407
FAQ
What are the key proposals for childcare services?
The proposals include establishing one public childcare center per junior high school district, expanding night and extended childcare services, and encouraging companies to set up childcare facilities through subsidies.