Abu Dhabi Launches Free Home Visitation Service for New Mothers

In a new initiative aimed at supporting parents during the crucial postpartum period, Abu Dhabi has announced a free home visitation service for new mothers. Certified maternity nurses will provide psychological and emotional assistance to help families adjust to the challenges of early parenthood. This service can be accessed via the Medeem Digital Platform, offering a range of resources for couples preparing for marriage or parenthood.

The launch of this program comes shortly after Abu Dhabi extended maternity leave to 90 days for Emirati women employed in the private sector, enhancing support for working mothers.

The home visit service is part of the broader Emirati Family Growth Programme, introduced by the Department of Community Development. 

This initiative, launched in July, includes six key measures aimed at fostering family stability and growth among UAE nationals:

1. Interest-free loans of up to Dh150,000 to help cover wedding and early marital expenses, with the possibility of loan forgiveness if the couple has two children within five years.   

2. Temporary housing for newlyweds, offering rental assistance of up to Dh75,000.

3. Housing loan discounts of up to Dh40,000 per child for families with four or more children.

4. Extended repayment periods for housing loans, without increasing the total loan amount, for families with their fourth, fifth, or sixth child.

This comprehensive program emphasizes the UAE’s commitment to fostering familial and societal cohesion by offering practical and financial support to Emirati families.

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