Moroccan family in Navarra receives €4,000 monthly aid without working

A Segarro family residing in Navarra receives more than €4,000 a month in public aid, including foster care payments, the Minimum Vital Income, and other supplements, without having any employment income.

The economy of a family in the **Pamplona** area has come to light, showing monthly incomes exceeding **€4,000** without any member having contributed to social security in the region or receiving a salary. It concerns a **46-year-old** woman caring for her two nephews, aged **6 and 9**, who are under her guardianship through a foster care arrangement. The aid comes from various sources within the public protection system and is complemented by significant reductions in essential expenses.

## Child protection system, pillar of income

The core of this family's income lies in benefits destined for the foster care of minors. The woman, who arrived in **Navarra** a few years ago, took charge of her nephews to prevent them from entering a residential care facility. This family decision activated a series of substantial economic aids. For the first minor, the family receives **€850** per month, and for the second, **€635**. These amounts total **€1,487** just for the children's maintenance.

To these quantities is added a line item of **€1,120** per month for specialized foster care, an aid that takes into account the specific circumstances and needs of the minors. In total, the child protection system contributes **€2,607** to this household each month. This model of family foster care, while not generating labor income, does channel public funds to guarantee the well-being of the children within a known environment.

## Minimum Vital Income and other supplements

The aid structure does not end with foster care benefits. The cohabiting unit, formed by the aunt and her two nephews, is a beneficiary of the **Minimum Vital Income (IMV)**. This benefit, aimed at preventing poverty and social exclusion, amounts to **€1,321** per month for this household. The IMV is calculated based on the composition of the family unit and its total income, which in this case is entirely of public origin.

Furthermore, the presence of the two minors activates the **Child Support Supplement (CAPI)**, which adds **€132** additional per month. Summing all these quantities, the household's public income exceeds **€4,000 per month**. The woman explicitly stated that she does not work nor intends to seek employment at the moment, as her main dedication is the care of the children. This means that the totality of these funds comes from social welfare policies, without tax withholdings or Social Security contributions associated with a salary.

## Reduction of essential expenses and additional benefits

The economic advantage for this family is magnified when considering the reduction of their fixed costs. They reside in a **public housing unit managed by Nasuvinsa** in the Pamplona area, for which they pay around **€500** per month. However, they have a subsidy that covers up to **75%** of this expense, meaning the actual outlay is considerably lower. This situation contrasts with that of many working families who dedicate a significant part of their income to mortgages or rents.

Their status as **severely vulnerable consumers**, derived from their access to the IMV, allows them to benefit from the **electricity social bonus**, with discounts of up to **80%** on the electricity bill. Added to this is the **Thermal Social Bonus**, which for the climatic zone of Pamplona is around **€300** annually for heating and hot water expenses. The children also access aid for school meals, textbooks, and educational materials, alleviating other important expenditures.

**Basic Social Services** facilitate access to food aid, including prepaid cards for purchasing basic foods and hygiene products. The woman herself confirmed having received support from the **Food Bank** and the **Red Cross**. Finally, they have social rates for **Comarcal Urban Transport**. Collectively, the public system not only guarantees high incomes but also significantly decreases the cost of housing, energy, education, food, and mobility.

Official figures from August reveal a peculiarity in **Navarra**: **32%** of Minimum Vital Income holders are foreigners, a proportion that nearly doubles the national average of **17.4%**. This data fits into a recurring debate about the so-called "pull effect" and cases of fraudulent registration. The Segarro woman, in her account, does not hide her situation, openly explaining the amounts she receives and her dedication to caring for her nephews. The result is a household with a savings capacity far removed from that of a middle-class working family in the same community.