Family with Newborn Triplets Awarded Lump Sum by Latvian Government
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- 31 Mar 2025
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Welfare Minister Reinis Uzulnieks recently celebrated the birth of triplets in Latvia, stating, “The birth of triplets is a special and moving event not only for the family itself, but also for the whole of Latvia. This is a moment that inspires and strengthens faith in the future of our country.”
Since 1993, the Latvian government has provided a one-time social benefit to families with triplets, recognizing the significant financial burden that comes with the simultaneous birth and care of three children. This benefit is designed to offer material support and is exempt from personal income tax, with payments administered by the Welfare Ministry.
The distribution of this lump-sum social benefit has varied over the years. In 2013, it was awarded to one family; in 2014, to five families; and in subsequent years, the numbers fluctuated, with two families receiving the benefit in both 2016 and 2017, and four families in 2018. In 2019, 2020, and 2021, only one family received the benefit each year. Notably, in 2024, no lump-sum social benefits were paid at all.
The government’s support for families with triplets underscores its commitment to addressing the unique challenges faced by parents of multiple births, aiming to alleviate some of the financial pressures associated with raising three children simultaneously.
