Challenge Poverty Week – Day 1: Social Security – Building a Foundation for a Better Life
As part of Challenge Poverty Week, we’re highlighting the financial support available to families through Social Security Scotland.
The Five Family Payments
This package of support includes:
- Scottish Child Payment – regular financial support for families with children under 16
- Best Start Foods – prepaid card to help buy healthy food and milk for pregnant women and children under 3
- Pregnancy and Baby Payment – to help with the costs of having a baby
- Early Learning Payment – to help with the costs of early childhood education
- School Age Payment – to help with the costs of starting school
Who can apply?
People can apply whether they’re in work or not. You may be eligible if you (or your partner):
- Are the parent or full-time carer of a child
- Receive Universal Credit, tax credits, or other qualifying benefits
Find out more
To check eligibility or make an application, visit: Social Security Scotland
FINANCIAL WELLBEING OFFICER
Our Financial Wellbeing Officer is here to provide support to our tenants on a wide range of financial issues
