Brazil - How to Access to the Social Assistance Reference Centre (CRAS)

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Access the Social Assistance Reference Centre (CRAS), the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Social Development and Fight Against Hunger link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. 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.
9. 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 or through email.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. For further process, the applicant has to follow the instruction given by the officer.
12. This entire process can be completed within 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)
• Fee receipt
• Income documents
• Medical or disability-related documents
• Social Security document
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Social Development and Fight Against Hunger


(Ministério do Desenvolvimento Social e Combate à Fome)
Phone: +55 61 2030-1500
Contact link

Eligibility

The applicant may be eligible to apply to access the Reference Center Specialized in Social Assistance (CRAS) in Brazil if you meet the following criteria:

• Be a Brazilian citizen or a legal resident of Brazil.
• Be in a situation of social vulnerability.
• Be in need of social assistance.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 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
• Postal address
• Cell phone number
• Identity number
• Passport number
• Email ID
• Fax
• Qualification
• Signature
• Date

Need for the Document

• Accessing the Reference Center Specialized in Social Assistance (CRAS) in Brazil involves seeking support, guidance, and services provided by the center. The CRAS is a government institution that aims to provide specialized assistance to individuals and families facing situations of vulnerability, risk, or violation of rights.

Information which might help

• The Reference Center Specialized in Social Assistance (CREAS) is a government program in Brazil that provides social assistance to people in situations of social vulnerability.
• The program offers a variety of services, including:
• Case management
• Family strengthening
• Psychosocial support
• Economic assistance
• Legal assistance

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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