You may get help to pay for school clothes, shoes and free school meals for your child.
 

Money to help young people aged 16–19 stay in education.

How to access up to 1,140 hours of funded early learning and childcare each year.

A prepaid card to buy healthy food if you are pregnant or have a child under 3 and are on a low income.
 

 Three payments to help with the cost of raising a child: 

• Pregnancy and Baby Payment – For during pregnancy or after a new baby arrives 
• Early Learning Payment – For children aged 2 to 3 years and 6 months
• School Age Payment – For children due to start Primary 1
   

A weekly payment to help with the costs of raising children under 16 years old.
 

A yearly payment for young carers. To be able to get Young Carer Grant, you must be 16 - 18 years old.
 

A one-off payment to young people who are on certain benefits and need help with the costs of starting a new job.

Free help for parents who want to improve their work or training options.

We may be able to help you if you are in any of these eligible groups:

• Lone parent
• Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic
• Youngest child under 1 year
• Parent aged under 25
• Disabled parent
• Parent with 3+ children 
   

A charity that employs adults with disabilities. They provide upcycled baby and children's equipment at affordable prices, helping reduce waste.
 

Ideas and low-cost activities to keep children entertained, including during school holidays.

Simple advice to help children learn money skills from a young age.