Hong Kong offers HK$45,000 to welfare recipients who secure steady jobs

Hong Kong authorities are launching a new cash incentive scheme on October 1 to encourage welfare recipients to find stable employment. Families transitioning from the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) scheme to the Working Family Allowance (WFA) can receive up to HK$45,000 (US$5,740) over three years. This pilot program, funded by the Community Care Fund, aims to promote self-reliance among CSSA recipients who have the ability to work. The initiative targets those moving to a scheme that supports employed households. The government stated the scheme encourages CSSA recipients with working capability to achieve self-reliance through continuous employment.