This handbook is free but you'll need to log in to view it. Why do I need to log in? Log in Create account Go to 1. What is kinship care 2. Financial help from the local authority Section 22 payments Section 50 payments Regulation 33/Section 110 payments Kinship care allowances guidance Impact on benefits 3. Benefits if a child is not looked after Child benefit and guardian’s allowance Child benefit The effect of local authority payments Guardian’s allowance Means-tested benefits Universal credit Pension credit The effect of local authority payments Housing benefit The effect of local authority payments Scottish child payment Non-means-tested benefits Disability benefits Child disability payment Disability benefits for adults The effect of local authority payments Carer support payment The effect of local authority payments Other benefits Scottish Welfare Fund payments Best Start grant Pregnancy and baby payment Early learning payment School-age payment 4. Benefits if a child is looked after Child benefit and guardian’s allowance Means-tested benefits Universal credit Pension credit Housing benefit The effect of local authority payments Scottish child payment Non-means-tested benefits Child disability payment and other disability benefits Carer support payment National insurance credits Other benefits ← Previous 2. When your child comes home Next → 1. What is kinship care
