Full-time work won't cost Ukrainian parents their 'eYasla' eligibility

What the Fund explained

According to Пенсії (RSS): The Fund has clarified that someone who was the actual caregiver for a child and has since moved to a full-time job still qualifies for the 'eYasla' allowance. Payments begin in the month after the child's first birthday and run through the month in which the child reaches age three. If a claim is submitted within six months of the entitlement starting, the money is paid as a lump sum retroactive to the month after the first birthday. Still, no retroactive payment can be dated earlier than January 2026. This update helps working families understand their rights under Ukraine's childcare support system.

The 'eYasla' payment is meant for mothers or other legal guardians, helping families manage both employment and childcare. It is grounded in Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Resolution No. 1751, adopted on 27 December 2001, in the version set by Resolution No. 1805 of 31 December 2025, with further amendments introduced by Resolution No. 169 of 5 February 2026 and Resolution No. 617 of 15 May 2026.

Social safety net

For households with small children, 'eYasla' forms a key part of the social safety net, giving parents the flexibility to hold down a job while still looking after their child. It eases the financial strain during the early years, when children require intense care. That, in turn, can help boost employment, because parents do not have to choose between earning a living and raising their children.

More details on how to apply for and receive 'eYasla' are available through the link provided by the Fund.