Benefits - Child Benefit

Child Benefit is a tax-free payment that you can claim for your child. You may be able to get Child Benefit if one of the following applies:

• Your child is under 16
• Your child is over 16 but under 20 and in education or training that qualifies for Child Benefit
• Your child is 16 or 17, has left education or training that qualifies for Child Benefit and is registered for work, education or training with an approved body

Only one claim for child benefit can be made per child. You can claim if you are responsible for a child even if you are not their parent.

You can also claim Child Benefit if the child does not live with you. However, this is only payable if:

• You pay towards the child's upkeep
• The amount you pay is at least equivalent to the rate of child benefit
• Another person is not claiming child benefit

Find out more about Child Benefit.

Contact the Welfare support team for advice and support on:

Phone: 0800 090 1004

or

Contact the Child Benefit Office on:

Phone: 0300 200 3100
Textphone: 0300 200 3103