They are a subsidy recognised for all workers who suspend their employment contract and take leave during the legally established number of days because of the birth of a child, adoption, or either foster care before adoption or permanent or simple foster care.

What is the paperwork involved?

The following must be presented:

The appropriate application form.
The documentation needed to prove identity and the circumstances determining the right

Where is it processed?

The application and required documentation must be submitted at any of the Social Security Support and Information Centres of the National Institute of the Social Security (INSS).

For sea workers: at the Provincial Directorates of the Social Marine Institute (ISM).