Is the 'Child and Child-rearing Support Fund' Effective? 54.4% of Mothers Consider it 'Effective'

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.