KAERU Inc. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Tomotaka Okada; hereinafter "KAERU"), a provider of welfare-oriented cashless services that streamline financial transactions in elderly care and disability welfare, is pleased to announce a business partnership with tocotoco Inc. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Yuki Yamamoto; hereinafter "tocotoco"), which operates group homes for people with disabilities nationwide under the "tocotoco" brand. Through this partnership, we will promote the cashless management of residents' finances at group homes operated and supported by tocotoco nationwide, aiming to create a safe and modern financial management system for both the individuals and their supporters. Background of the Initiative At group homes for people with disabilities, cash transactions occur daily for purchasing daily necessities, covering expenses for outings, and paying for medical care. In particular, managing residents' finances involves handling important funds entrusted by the individuals and their families, a task that requires extreme caution and allows no room for error. Handling cash and bankbooks within the facility always carries risks of loss or mix-ups. With the consolidation of financial institution branches and the reduction of counter services, the burden of tasks such as withdrawing cash, handing it over, and recording transactions is increasing year by year. Consequently, support staff must meticulously handle daily administrative tasks like recording every transaction, storing cash, and managing receipts. Meanwhile, society as a whole is rapidly moving towards cashless transactions, making a life without cash increasingly common. For individuals with disabilities to continue living their lives with dignity in the community, it is highly significant to review their financial management systems from a cash-based approach to a safer and more contemporary one. For individuals, cashless transactions can le