Work Life Balance - Wrexham County Borough Council

Support with Childcare CostsChild BenefitChild Benefit is paid to help with the costs of bringing up children.It is paid for each child under 16 (or under 20 if they are on anapproved training or further education course), and the amountpaid is not affected by any household income or savings.If you are not claiming Child Benefit, you can get a claim packfrom HM Revenue and Customs www.hmrc.gov.uk/childbenefit0845 302 1444Sure Start Maternity GrantFor parents on a low income or receiving certain tax credits andbenefits, a one-off grant of £500 is available to put towards thecost of maternity and baby items.You may be eligible for the grantif you or your partner are claiming income support, income basedjob seekers allowance, income-related employment and supportallowance, pension credit, working tax credit where a disabilityelement is included in the award or child tax credit which includesan amount higher than the family element.The grant must be claimed from 11 weeks before the baby isdue until 3 months after it is born.The grant cannot be claimedif there is more than one child under 16 in your family.You can download a claim pack fromwww.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefitsor telephone Job Centre Plus 0845 604 3719Child Tax CreditChild Tax Credit is paid to help with the cost of bringing upchildren. If you or your partner are responsible for a childunder 16 who usually lives with you (or under 20 if they areon an approved training or further education course) then youmay be able to claim Child Tax Credit.