Caring for a child
These benefits can help you with the costs of raising a child.
Common caring for a child benefits
Federal
If you are raising a children under 18 years of age, this program can give you a tax-free monthly payment, per child.
Up to $7,787 per year, for each eligible child.
Federal
The Connecting Families Initiative assist eligible families get affordable monthly home internet package from $10 per month.
Monthly home internet package for $20 (up to 50Mbps download/10 Mbps upload) or package for $10 (up to 10Mbps download/ 1Mbps upload)
Federal
If you are a dependent child under 25 and your parent is living with a disability or they die, you may be able to get a monthly payment from this benefit if your parent was getting Canada Pension Plan benefits. If you live in Quebec, you should refer to the Quebec Pension Plan (QPP) instead, and contact Retraite Québec if you have any questions.
$281.72
Federal
The Canada Dental Benefit can lower the costs of dental care for children under 12 years old if your child does not have access to a private dental insurance plan and your household income is less than $90,000.
Up to $ 650 per child
Federal
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) will help ease financial barriers to accessing oral health care for eligible Canadian residents.
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) will only pay for oral health care services covered within the plan at the established CDCP fees.
Federal
Jordan's Principle ensures that First Nations children in Canada have access to the services, supports, and products they need to thrive.
Federal
Self-employed Canadians can access Employment Insurance (EI) special benefits by entering into an agreement or registering with the Canada Employment Insurance Commission.
Up to $650 per week.
Federal
This Maternity Benefits provides financial assistance to pregnant people who cannot work because of their pregnancy or because they have recently given birth. The Parental Benefits are available to the parents of a newborn or newly adopted child.
Up to $638 per week.
Federal
This benefit provides a monthly, tax-free benefit for families who care for a child under age 18 with a severe and prolonged physical or mental disability.
Up to $248.75 per month.