Who can get Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement

You may be eligible in the following situations:

You won't be eligible if either:

Approved care organisations

Approved care organisations, such as foster or adoption agencies, provide residential care for young people.

They aren’t eligible for these payments.

If you have a baby, you may be eligible to get Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement.

If a child comes into your care, for example, through foster care, you may be eligible for Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement.

If you're adopting a child, you may be eligible for Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement.