Brazil - Apply for National Child Nutrition and Feeding Program Card,( Cartao do Programa Nacional de Nutricao e Alimentacao Infantil)

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for National Child Nutrition and Feeding Program Card,( Cartao do Programa Nacional de Nutricao e Alimentacao Infantil), the applicant has to approach the Local Health Care Facility or Ministério da Saúde (Ministry of Health) link
2. The program operates in collaboration with public schools across Brazil. It aims to provide nutritious meals to students during school hours to improve their nutritional status and overall health.
3. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
4. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
5. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
7. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
8. The fee for a health care program card is free of cost.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. If the application is approved, the applicant will receive the Health Care Program Card.
13. Access to the program's benefits is provided automatically to students attending public schools that participate in the PNAE. There's typically no need to apply for a specific card to access these meals.
14. This entire process can be completed within 2 – 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• A medical certificate from an audiologist stating that you have a hearing impairment.
• Proof of income.
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministério da Saúde (Ministry of Health)
Esplanada dos Ministérios, Bloco G
Brasília - DF, CEP: 70.058-900
Brazil
Contact link

Eligibility

To be eligible for the PNAE card, students must meet the following criteria:

• Be enrolled in a public school in Brazil
• Be living in a household with a per capita income below the poverty line
• Be attending school at least 80% of the time

Fees

• The fee for health care program card is free of cost.

Validity

• The validity of this card is 1 year.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 2 – 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Age
• Gender
• Date of Birth
• Parents name
• Health details
• Income details
• ZIP code
• Contact number
• Email ID
• Other details
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The National Child Nutrition and Feeding Program Card (Cartão do Programa Nacional de Alimentação Escolar, PNAE) is a government program that provides food assistance to students in public schools in Brazil. The program is funded by the federal government and is administered by the Ministry of Education.

Information which might help

Here are some of the benefits of the PNAE card:

• Provides food assistance to students who are struggling to afford food.
• Helps to ensure that all students have access to nutritious food, regardless of their family's income.
• Can be used to purchase food at participating grocery stores and markets.
• Can also be used to purchase food from school canteens.
• Is a valuable resource for students who are struggling to afford food.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• The amount of money that is deposited onto the card each month varies depending on the student's age and the school's location. For example, in 2023, students in the first grade receive a monthly stipend of R$45 (about US$9), while students in the ninth grade receive a monthly stipend of R$75 (about US$15).