Group 1 - Guangdong has established a transitional period for the exit of factually orphaned children from social assistance, allowing them to continue receiving basic living subsidies for six months after exiting due to turning 18 or other reasons [1][2] - The "Yuezhongfu" comprehensive assistance information platform is being piloted in Guangdong, integrating multiple departmental data and services to streamline the social assistance process [2] - The new regulations for factually orphaned children will take effect on January 1, 2025, including full funding for their participation in basic medical insurance and 100% medical assistance for eligible expenses [2][3] Group 2 - Guangdong introduced the "Spending-Type Difficulty Family Assistance" program in 2022, which serves as a safety net for families facing sudden economic hardships [3] - The Ministry of Civil Affairs issued a new recognition method for spending-type difficulty families, effective January 1, 2025, to standardize the criteria across regions [3] - The provincial government is revising its assistance measures to align with the new national standards, ensuring that families with children in high-fee schools are not unfairly denied assistance [3]