Single Registry - What is it and how to consult it?

In this text, we will discuss what the Single Registration and how it works, highlighting its impacts on reducing inequalities and promoting social inclusion.

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O Single Registration for Social Programs of the Federal Government, known as CadÚnico, is an essential tool for identifying and selecting low-income families.

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Additionally, the program serves to identify families that may be eligible for various social programs.

CadÚnico gathers detailed socioeconomic information on families, providing important data for the implementation of public policies and the appropriate targeting of benefits and social services.

How does the Single Registry work?

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CadÚnico works as a data collection instrument on low-income Brazilian families.

It records information such as name, age, education, income, family composition, among other relevant data.

This data is obtained through interviews carried out by municipal managers, responsible for the local management of CadÚnico.

The main objective of CadÚnico is to identify families in situations of socioeconomic vulnerability, allowing them to be included in social programs and benefits, such as Bolsa Família, the Continuous Payment Benefit (BPC) and the Minha Casa Minha Vida Program, among others. .

O Single Registration It can also be used as a criterion for exemption or discount on public fees and tariffs, in addition to enabling access to professional training and qualification programs.

The functioning of CadÚnico is a partnership between the federal, state and municipal governments.

The information collected is stored in a computerized system, allowing data to be shared between the bodies responsible for managing social programs.

In this way, duplication of registrations is avoided and greater efficiency in the identification and selection of beneficiary families is guaranteed.

Therefore, to register with CadÚnico, it is necessary to look for the Social Assistance Reference Center (CRAS) or another body responsible for managing the program in the municipality.

However, families will schedule an interview, in which they will collect information necessary for inclusion in the registry.

The data is used to assess eligibility for various social programs, so it is important to provide accurate and up-to-date information.

How to Identify a Low Income Family?

This is the first step to check if you are eligible for the Single Registration (CadÚnico).

To register, you only need to meet one of the following conditions:

Checking the first condition is quick: just add up all the amounts of money that come into the house and check if the total is equal to or less than three minimum wages.

As for the second condition, it is necessary to make a very simple calculation!

Add up the amount received by all family members who have some source of income and then divide this total by the total number of residents.

This way, the result will be the monthly income per resident, also known as per capita income.

Above all, it is important to highlight that your family's registration can be accepted in CadÚnico in either of these two cases.

How do I register with the Single Registry?

After verifying that your family falls into the low-income range, it is time to register members in the Single Registration (CadÚnico).

To do this, look for the Social Assistance Reference Center (CRAS) closest to you.

When attending CRAS, it is necessary to present at least one identification document for each resident of the house, which can be:

To register with the family's CadÚnico, the person must be over 16 years old, preferably a woman and have a CPF or voter registration card.

This person will be responsible for registration, but does not need to be the home provider.

Therefore, it is important to bring proof of residence, thus speeding up the registration process. If possible, the water or electricity bill is an ideal option!

Conclusion 

Certainly, the Single Registration plays a fundamental role in identifying and selecting families in situations of socioeconomic vulnerability.

Through this tool, it is possible to access various social programs and government benefits, which aim to promote equal opportunities and improve the living conditions of low-income families.

Therefore, by gathering detailed socioeconomic information on families, CadÚnico allows federal, state and municipal governments to identify the specific needs of each family group, directing resources and services more efficiently.  

After all, registration with CadÚnico can be used as a criterion for exemption or discount on public fees and tariffs, facilitating access to essential services.