Scottish Child Payment, Child Benefit and Best Start Grants can provide crucial financial support for families.
The Scottish Government is urging parents and carers to check their eligibility for financial support this Autumn ahead of winter setting in. The five family payments administered by Social Security Scotland can help pay for extra school term expenses alongside everyday family costs like food, clothing and days out.
The three Best Start Grant payments and Best Start Foods, also part of social security support, are designed to help families at key stages in their children’s early years, including during pregnancy.Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Shirley-Anne Somerville, recently said: “Even if you are working you could still get these payments and I want to encourage everyone to check if they are eligible and access the money they are entitled to.
Parents, carers and guardians can get more information on the dedicated Children and Family section on mygov.scot here or by calling Social Security Scotland free on 0800 182 2222.
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