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Benefits for families with children

  • Key benefits and tax credits for families with children
    Details of the main benefits and tax credits available for all families with children.
  • Is your child sick or disabled?
    If your child is physically or mentally disabled or has a long lasting illness, you may be able to claim benefits for him or her. You may also be entitled to new or increased benefits or tax credits for yourself as a parent or carer. Don't miss out!
  • Child support maintenance
    This is money paid by the other parent of your child or children, who does not live with you, to help with the costs of bringing up your children. Information about your rights and the effects of maintenance payments if you claim benefits or tax credits.
  • Childcare costs
    Help to pay for nursery fees, childminders or other childcare costs (also see below).
  • Childcare Vouchers or Tax Credits?
    What's best for you? Make sure you are not worse off.
  • Benefits when your child goes into care
    If you are a parent and your child is 'looked after' by a local authority after living with you, your benefits are affected.
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