On Air: Fukuoka City Information/2012.09.14(Fri)/11:00～

Here’s information from Fukuoka City. Today’s first message is information for recipients of Child Allowance Subsidies.

Those who filled out their Child Allowance Subsidies status forms correctly and completely, and returned them by the end of June, should begin receiving the subsidy in October. Receipts confirming the completion of application should be sent to homes at the end of September and/or beginning of October. A limit will be applied, starting from October payments, based upon income. If one’s income is greater than the limit set by the system, childcare subsidy payments will be reduced. Please check for this information on the confirmation notice you receive.

If there are any matters you would like to clarify regarding the subsidies, please contact the Children’s Allowance Call Center at 092-711-5029.

The center is able to address questions regarding the current state of your application and processing status.

Those who have not submitted their status forms yet will not be able to receive subsidy payments that occurred after June. Please be sure to submit your paperwork as soon as possible. Those who have submitted complete applications after July will be able to receive subsidies, however payments will be delayed.

And in another announcement, there is training available for “Japanese Volunteers.” These are people who teach Japanese language to foreigners in Japanese.

They are currently recruiting students for the program in the Sawara Ward Office of Fukuoka City. The sessions start on the 23^rd of October and meet every week on Tuesdays and Fridays from 7 to 9 PM, with the last session ending on November 16^th, for a total of 8 sessions.

In these training sessions, participants will receive training on necessary Japanese language basics and teaching methodology. Training will take place at the Sawara Civic Center. There are 50 seats open and lessons are free of charge. The sessions are aimed at volunteers living or working in the Fukuoka area who are interested in teaching Japanese language in the open classes offered at civic and community centers, and who expect to be able to continue classes and complete the training. The course is not intended for those who have undergone the training in the past or who otherwise have teaching qualifications.

Those interested should visit “日本語ボランティア養成講座” in the  “イベント・募集情報” section of the Sawara Ward Office homepage.

The address is http://www.city.fukuoka.lg.jp/sawara/.

Applications must be received no later Friday, September 21^st.