Moroccan Family in Spain Receives €4,000 Monthly Welfare Without Working

A Segarro family residing in Navarre receives over €4,000 monthly in public benefits, including foster care, the Minimum Vital Income (IMV), and other allowances, without any labor income.

The economy of a family in the **Pamplona** area has come to light, showing monthly earnings exceeding **€4,000** without any member contributing to the region or receiving a salary. This involves a **46-year-old** woman caring for her two nephews, aged **6 and 9**, under family foster care. The aid comes from various public protection sources and is complemented by significant reductions in essential expenses.

## Child protection system as income pillar

The core of this family's income lies in benefits for child foster care. The woman, who arrived in **Navarre** a few years ago, took charge of her nephews to prevent them from entering supervised centers. This family decision activated substantial economic aid. For the first child, the family receives **€850** monthly, and for the second, **€635**. These amounts total **€1,487** just for child maintenance.

In addition, there is a monthly allowance of **€1,120** for specialized foster care, considering the specific circumstances and needs of the children. In total, the child protection system provides this household with **€2,607** each month. This family foster care model, while not generating labor income, channels public funds to ensure children's well-being in a familiar environment.

## Minimum Vital Income and other allowances

The aid structure does not end with foster care benefits. The household, consisting of the aunt and her two nephews, benefits from the **Minimum Vital Income (IMV)**. This benefit, aimed at preventing poverty and social exclusion, amounts to **€1,321** monthly for this household. The IMV is calculated based on household composition and total income, which in this case is entirely public.

Additionally, the presence of the two children activates the **Child Assistance Complement (CAPI)**, adding **€132** extra per month. Summing all these amounts, the household's public income exceeds **€4,000 monthly**. The woman has explicitly stated she does not work nor intends to seek employment, as her main dedication is caring for the children. This means all these funds come 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 by considering the reduction of their fixed expenses. They live in **public housing from Nasuvinsa** in the Pamplona area, paying around **€500** monthly. However, they have a subsidy covering up to **75%** of this expense, meaning the actual outlay is considerably lower. This contrasts with many working families who allocate a significant portion of their income to mortgages or rent.

Their status as a **severe vulnerable consumer**, derived from accessing the IMV, allows them to benefit from the **electricity social bonus**, with discounts of up to **80%** on electricity bills. This is supplemented by the **Thermal Social Bonus**, which for the Pamplona climate zone amounts to around **€300** annually for heating and hot water expenses. The children also access aid for school meals, textbooks, and educational materials, easing other significant expenses.

**Basic Social Services** facilitate access to food aid, including wallet cards for buying basic food and hygiene products. The woman herself has confirmed receiving support from the **Food Bank** and the **Red Cross**. Finally, they have social rates for **Urban Comarcal Transport**. Overall, the public system not only guarantees high income but also significantly reduces the cost of housing, energy, education, food, and mobility.

Official figures for August reveal a particularity in **Navarre**: **32%** of Minimum Vital Income recipients are foreigners, a proportion almost double the national average of **17.4%**. This data is framed in 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 from that of a working middle-class family in the same community.