Bolsa do Povo Program: discover the range of benefits provided by the State of São Paulo!

The Bolsa do Povo Program has proven to be an initiative of great importance for the development of the State of São Paulo.

This is because, through it, millions of families have the opportunity to receive various benefits that help both in gaining income, health and even inclusion in the job market.

Therefore, if you and your family live in São Paulo and face a vulnerable situation, it is likely that Bolsa do Povo can help you. Continue reading to find out how!

Who is entitled to the Bolsa do Povo Program?

Bolsa do Povo is a program of the State of São Paulo that aims to promote development and inclusion of people in situations of financial and social vulnerability.

For this reason, through it, registered families have the opportunity to participate in up to 10 programs with different themes, including:

• Health and wellness;
• Minimum income guarantee;
• Professional training;
• Inclusion in the job market;
• Encouraging sport;
• Youth programs;
• Entrepreneurship;
• Among other topics.

So, to be entitled to Bolsa do Povo, the main requirement is to be registered with CadÚnico, in addition to residing in one of the municipalities in the State of São Paulo.

Furthermore, it is also necessary to meet the requirements of each program, as each initiative is aimed at a specific target audience.

To check these questions, simply look for the Social Assistance Reference Center at your address.

What benefits are available through the program?

Currently, Bolsa do Povo has 10 specific benefits, which aim to meet the varied needs of the state's population.

The benefits are as follows:

• Youth Action;
• Citizen Income;
• Prospera Família;
• Active Life;
• Housing assistance;
• Fast Track;
• Entrepreneur Scholarship;
• Sports Talent Scholarship;
• Labor Grant;
• Novotec Expresso.

It is important to say that it is possible to receive more than one benefit at the same time, if the family meets the requirements for each of them.

Furthermore, some of the benefits are received through the so-called Bolsa do Povo Card, which is given free of charge to beneficiaries.

Do you want to know each benefit in detail? Click here.

Find out how to register with Bolsa do Povo 

Registering with Bolsa do Povo is very simple, as everything is done by registering the family in the Single Registry.

This means that, if the family is registered and meets the requirements, they can request inclusion in the Bolsa do Povo Program and thus receive the benefits to which they are entitled.

To register with CadÚnico, follow these steps:

1. Make an appointment at the reference CRAS in your region. This appointment can be made by phone or via the website, depending on your city.

2. On the scheduled day, go to CRAS with the requested documents and register your family.

3. After completing registration, inform the attendant that you wish to participate in the Bolsa do Povo program.

4. If you meet the requirements, the customer service representative will ask you to be included, and completing the order may take a few days.

After completing the inclusion of your family, CRAS itself will be responsible for informing you about the result of the request and other steps to receive the benefit(s).

Finally, now that you know how to participate in the Bolsa do Povo program, register as soon as possible, in order to guarantee opportunities for you and your family!