Child Benefit
Payment to help with the cost of bringing up a child.
Family finances can be stretched, so it is worth checking all the help you may be entitled to.
About this service
Child Benefit is a vital UK government payment designed to assist families with the costs associated with raising children. This benefit provides financial support to parents or guardians, regardless of income, helping to ease the burden of everyday expenses such as food, clothing, and educational materials. Even if you decide not to receive the payments, making a claim is important, as it can safeguard your National Insurance credits in certain scenarios. This service is particularly beneficial for families with children under the age of 16, or up to 20 if they're in approved education or training, ensuring they receive crucial support during vital developmental years.
How they can help you
It provides regular financial support for children and can protect entitlement to State Pension credits.
What to expect
You can expect information about payments, claiming and how Child Benefit works.
What to bring
You may need your child’s details, your National Insurance number and related family information when claiming.
Who it's for
People responsible for bringing up a child.
Eligibility
Eligibility depends on responsibility for a child and household circumstances.
Getting support
- Eligibility
- Eligibility depends on responsibility for a child and household circumstances.
- services.opening_hours
- Available online anytime.
- Referral requirements
- You can contact this service directly without a referral.
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Cost
Free to apply
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Report a Problem With This Listing
If any details look wrong or out of date, you can let the OneRoof team know here. Your report will go into an admin review queue and will not change the listing automatically.
Cost
Free to apply