Who can apply
- Households assessed as living below the poverty threshold
- Children aged 0 to 18 years
- Pregnant and lactating women
- Adults aged 60 and over without a pension
- Persons with disabilities
- Adults aged 18 to 59 who are poor and unemployed
What to bring
- Valid government-issued photo identification
- Tax Registration Number (TRN)
- Birth certificates for all household members
- Proof of address
- School enrolment details for children in the household
How to apply
- 1Collect an application form from the office, the parish MLSS office, or download it below
- 2Complete the form with details for every member of your household
- 3Submit the completed form with supporting documents to the parish MLSS office
- 4A field officer will visit to verify household circumstances
- 5You will be notified in writing whether the application was approved
PATH is Jamaica’s largest social assistance programme. Benefits are paid every two months and are tied to conditions: children must maintain school attendance, and younger children and expectant mothers must attend scheduled health centre visits.
Being approved for PATH can also open access to other support, including school feeding, examination fee assistance, and tertiary scholarships.
Good to know
Administered by
Ministry of Labour and Social Security
How this office helps
The office can help you complete the form, check that your documents are in order, and follow up on an application that has been pending for an unusually long time.