Child Benefit is a tax-free regular payment made to anyone bringing up a child or young person. It isn’t affected by your income or savings so most people who bring up a child or young person can get it.

You may be able to get Child Benefit if you’re bringing up:

* a child aged under 16
* a young person under 19 (under 20 in some cases) who is either studying in full-time further education (A level or equivalent) or on an approved training programme
* a 16 or 17 year old who has recently left full-time further education or approved training and has registered for work or training with the Careers or Connexions Service or similar

You don’t have to be the child’s parent to get Child Benefit. You may also qualify if you pay towards their upbringing – even if the child doesn’t live with you.

Do you know how much you get will get per week?

* For the eldest child £18.10 per week
* For each additional child £12.10 per week