In general, large families are those with three or more children, but there are other cases where allowed by law in certain circumstances.

These families enjoy subsidies and social benefits established by the State, Communities and municipalities to provide education and support of their children.

Requirements

According to the Law 40/2003 on November 18 will account for large families:

·  The formed by one or two of the ascending and three or more children, although they are not common.

·  The parents separated or divorced with three or more children, although they are not common and not living in the same family unit, but all dependents of the same parent.

Families with disabled

In the event that any of the ascendants or descendants suffer a disability are recognized as large families:

·  The formed by one or two of the ascending and two children, if one of them is disabled or unable to work.

·  Families with two children if both parents are disabled or one of them suffers a disability of more than 65%.

Families in the case of orphans

In the case of orphans are recognized as large families:

·  The brothers formed by two orphans living with a guardian, but not economically dependent on him.

·  The three brothers formed by orphans aged over 18 living and dependents from each other. Also the two brothers, whether one is disabled or unable to work.

Calculation of children

For children to be accounted for within the family unit must meet the following requirements:

·  Being unmarried children under 21 years, or more if they are disabled or are unable to work. Age also can be extended if they are studying.

·  To live with one of their parents.

·  Reliance economically from their forebears.

Application Title Officer Family Numerosa

·  It is a title that many families must apply if they want that status is officially recognized. It is necessary to qualify for benefits and aid to convene the State, or the City Council Autonomy which he belongs.

·  It requested the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs and must be renewed at the specified time or when circumstances change it led.

Categories of large families

Moreover Title Officer Family Numerosa can recognize two different categories:

·  Feature: those that have 5 or more children or those of 4 children if certain circumstances that family income does not exceed a specified minimum.

·  General: all other large families.

Aid for large families

There are specific aid for large families. The rules for accessing them will be determined by the entity which would convene provided from the state law.

Some of the most common aids are:

·  Help for the hiring of a person to care for childrenIt consists of the bonus 45% share of Social Security. It was awarded when both parents work outside the home or is a large family with special category.

·  Preferred to qualify for the Housing Protection Officer. It increases the maximum income allowed for your application.

·  Granting special provision for the purchase of a home or for the settlement and expansion of their own.

·  Reduction of enrollment in public education.

·  Preferred in scholarship aid studies.

·  Major deductions in the tax base to make the Income Statement.

·  Reductions in transportation, museums and other services.