Grandchild living with Grandparents

what a lovely thing for you to do for your granddaughter! It is not easy once we are older, well done to you. Can you claim child benefit that her parents would have got?

Do you have a court order and were social care involved? If yes to both you maybe entitled to financial support. You should also be able to claim child benefit.

I have bought my GD ip since the age of 4,She is now 21.
She was placed with me when my daughter died.

I obtained parental responsibilty,and a Special Guardianship order.
Social services awarded a SG allowance.

Depending on income child tax credits,child benefit,with a guardians allowance included might be worth investigating.

If your grandchild has been officially placed with you,the parents are not entitled to be claiming child benefit,this should be for you

Good luck, you need to be proactive in sourcing all this,as in my experience information isnt readily available.

Despite all the hardships and difficult times you will get through,and find it rewarding but exhausting,stay strong


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My GD is still with me,she has grown into a pleasure anda treasure,which hasnt always been the case