Advice on Families & Children

Child Tax Credit is a payment for people with children, whether they are in or out of work. It is paid by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). You can get Child Tax Credit if your income is low enough and you are responsible for at least one child. You will get money from Child Tax Credit for each child. You do not need to have a very low income to get some help from Child Tax Credit, so most people with children get the credit.

More information can be found at the website: Child Tax Credit website

Available for those aged 16 to 59 and any of the following may apply:

·         Single lone parent
·         Registered sick or disabled
·          If you are caring for someone who is sick or elderly
·          If you are pregnant and your baby is due within the next 11 weeks, or you have   given birth within the last 15 weeks

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If you are bringing up a child as a lone parent there is a wide range of financial help you may be entitled to, whether you are in work, looking for work or unable to work, such as Child Maintenance, Employment and Support Allowance, In Work Credit, Job Grant.

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For Families on a Low Income

There are several social funds you may be interested in:

Sure Start Maternity Grant
A Sure Start maternity grant is a grant of £500 payable from the social fund for each child or expected child. It is intended to help you with the costs of a new born baby. It is paid as a lump sum and you do not have to pay it back.

If you are facing problems with bringing up children, taking care of elderly parents, or working, you are entitled to offers such as Child Trust Fund, flexible working and Tax Credits.

To learn more details, please call the helpline 0800 013 0313, or click here to visit the websit

For Families with children

Many parents need help, friendship, advice or support during those early years when children are young.

If you have any issues with marriage, parenting, relationships and money, Care for the Family is always there to help. The services it offers, such as helping you take control of your finances, balancing your work and lives, and top tips for parenting, are proved useful by large amount of people.

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