If you’re responsible for a child there is a range of financial assistance and support available depending on your family’s circumstances.
Child Benefit
Child Benefit is a payment that you can claim for your child. It’s tax-free if you earn less than £60,000 per year.
It’s usually paid every 4 weeks but can be paid weekly in some cases.
The amount you get depends on how many children you have. Anyone who qualifies can claim Child Benefit, whatever their income or savings. You may have to pay back some of your Child Benefit in tax if your (or your partner’s) individual income is over £60,000.
The central government manages and pays for Child Benefits.
Find out more about Child Benefit
Luton Family Hubs
Luton Family Hubs is a town-wide partnership offering support to every family in Luton, whatever their experience or circumstances.
They are here to support every child’s changing needs, whether you’re
- thinking about starting a family
- expecting a child
- a family with a child up to the age of 19 years
- a family with a young person up to 25 years old with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
Find out more about Luton Family Hubs
SEND Local Offer
Local Offer SEND Information Hub provides information about services and support available to children and young people from birth to 25 years old who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). It aims to make it easier for families and professionals to find the help they need by bringing together information about education, health, social care, and other local services in one place.
Find out more about the Local Offer SEND Information Hub
Care leavers’ Local Offer
So you’re leaving care? You’ll want to know what happens next – where you’ll live, how you’ll look after yourself and where you can find support.
You’re entitled to help from us between the ages of 18 and 25 and our care leavers’ Local Offer tells you exactly what you can expect
Find out more about the Care leavers’ Local Offer
