The Impact of the Family Hope Program in Supporting Education in Gampong Tengah, Manggeng District, Southwest Aceh Regency

Abstract

This study aims to explore the experiences of the Family Hope Program (FHP) recipients in the education sector, especially parents, in financing their children's school needs and to examine the program's impact on children's educational development in Gampong Tengah, Manggeng District, Southwest Aceh Regency. The FHP program has been implemented in Southwest Aceh since 2013, including in Gampong Tengah, with 21 poor families receiving the program, most of whom have inadequate educational and health backgrounds. One of the obligations of FHP recipients in the education sector is to ensure the registration and attendance of family members at educational institutions appropriate for elementary and secondary school levels. This study used a qualitative method with data collection techniques in the form of observation, interviews, and documentation. The research informants consisted of 4 parents and 3 children of FHP recipients who were selected using purposive sampling and snow ball sampling technicque. The results of the study indicate that FHP on education contributes significantly to easing the economic burden on families in meeting children's educational needs. This assistance allows families to purchase school supplies, such as uniforms, stationery, and shoes, as well as fulfilling children's pocket money. Furthermore, the FHP on education has positive impacts on children's motivation and discipline, encouraging them to attend school more diligently and focus on their studies. However, some families have encountered obstacles in the form of delays in disbursing FHP funds, requiring parents to seek additional funding sources to meet their children's school needs.