Caring for a child
These benefits can help you with the costs of raising a child.
Common caring for a child benefits
Manitoba
Child Care Subsidy
The Child Care Subsidy program helps families cover the cost of childcare fees for children from the ages of 12 weeks to 12 years.
Easy application
Manitoba
Manitoba Child Benefit
The Manitoba Child Benefit program provides monthly financial assistance to lower income individuals with dependent children in their care.
Up to $420 tax free each year for every child.
Easy application
Manitoba
Manitoba Health Ancillary Programs
The Manitoba Health Ancillary programs can help you pay for specialized supports and equipment in managing chronic conditions.
Maximum benefits amounts are decided on a case-by-case basis
Easy application
Federal
Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Children’s Benefits
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.
$301.77
Easy application
Federal
Child Disability Benefit
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 $276.83 per month.
Easy application
Federal
Connecting Families Initiative
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)
Easy application