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Expecting or bringing up a child

Who is this section for?

Anyone who is expecting or bringing up a child.

What does it include?

Information about benefits for people who are expecting or bringing up a child, including who can claim them, how much you can get, how to apply, and where to go for further help.

Make sure you are claiming everything you are entitled to.

How to use this section

The left-hand navigation bar gives you a comprehensive list of the contents of this section. Click on the links to go to each page.  Some key benefits are also are described in the boxes below.

• Expecting, recently had or adopted a child

  See Maternity Allowance, Statutory Maternity Pay, Statutory Paternity Pay, Statutory Adoption Pay, Sure Start Maternity Grant and Healthy Start Food Vouchers/Free Vitamins.

• Do you have dependant children?

  You might be entitled to Child Benefit, Guardian's Allowance, Child Tax Credit or Income Support.

• Working and have children

  Help might be available if you are in work, looking for work, or studying.

• Could you be entitled to Carer's Credit?

  This credits certain carers, including people claiming Child Benefit for children aged under 12, with national insurance contributions.

• Useful links

  Discover the resources and organisations that can give you further information and advice on issues relating to expecting or bringing up a child.