Family & children · Work and Income
Unsupported Child's Benefit
PaymentOverview
Supports carers of children whose parents cannot care for them because of family breakdown.
Eligibility points to check
Check child age, main-carer status, relationship, residency and family-meeting requirements. Carer income is not tested; check other child income and exclusions with Working for Families and other payments.
How to proceed
Contact Work and Income using the official page and provide the evidence they request.
Official information and application
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