Castilla-La Mancha records 16,526 birth and childcare benefits

Between January and September 2026, the region of Castilla-La Mancha recorded 16,526 benefits for birth and childcare. Of these, 7,208 were granted to the first parent and 9,318 to the second parent. The total expenditure for these benefits in the region reached 140.85 million euros.

By province, Toledo reported the highest number of benefits with 5,834, followed by Ciudad Real with 3,602, Albacete with 3,055, Guadalajara with 2,406, and Cuenca with 1,629. In Ciudad Real, the associated expenditure was 29.42 million euros.

Additionally, the region saw 1,684 leaves of absence for caring for children, foster children, or other family members, representing a 9.1% increase compared to the same period in 2025. These leaves were predominantly requested by women, accounting for 81.1% of the total, while men accounted for 18.9%. The average duration of these processes was 114.5 days.