The President of Guyana, Dr. Irfaan Ali, has announced that his administration is developing a system of special tax incentives and direct support for parents of children with disabilities. He explained that the initiative is intended to alleviate the financial strain on families where one parent often must remain at home for caregiving. Dr. Ali made these comments during a government outreach event in New Amsterdam, Region Six.
This new support for parents forms part of a wider government effort that includes investing in secure childcare and elderly care facilities. The government also plans to assist operators of these centers, creating opportunities for individuals trained through the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s WIIN programme. A subsidised system for childcare is expected, with the government covering a portion of the costs.
These forthcoming measures build on existing family support programs. These include an increased income tax threshold allowing a monthly deduction per child and a one-off cash grant for every newborn to a Guyanese mother. Special tax incentives for households headed by single mothers were also previously announced.
This new support for parents forms part of a wider government effort that includes investing in secure childcare and elderly care facilities. The government also plans to assist operators of these centers, creating opportunities for individuals trained through the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s WIIN programme. A subsidised system for childcare is expected, with the government covering a portion of the costs.
These forthcoming measures build on existing family support programs. These include an increased income tax threshold allowing a monthly deduction per child and a one-off cash grant for every newborn to a Guyanese mother. Special tax incentives for households headed by single mothers were also previously announced.
