The Department of Social Protection provides social welfare payments to support families and specifically children. There are many different types of families and social welfare payments are designed to support those most in need of financial assistance. Find out more about the broad range of rights and entitlements for families.
Child Benefit is the most common payment to families with children. You are entitled to it if you have dependent children that meet the criteria.
In general, Child Benefit is payable from the first day of the month after the child is born. It is paid at higher rates for multiple births such as twins or triplets.