Value
a one time payment of $561 per childDescription
$108 million of unspent funds will be redirected under the Working Parents Benefit to support children in low and middle income families. It is estimated that approximately 192,000 children will receive the benefit.
Eligible Applicants
You may be eligible to apply if:
- you had a household income of $100,000 or less in the 2020 tax year
- you are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident living in Alberta
- you are the parent or legal guardian of a child who was born on or after February 29, 2008
- you paid $561 per child or more for 3 months of child care between April 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020 (receipts required)
- the child care you paid for was provided by a licensed daycare, a licensed out-of-school care program, a licensed preschool, a licensed group family child care program, an approved family day home, a private day home, a nanny or a relative, or any another child care provider (receipts required)
- you required the child care above because you were working or attending school
Eligible Expenses
A one time payment of $561 per child
Deadline Date
March 31, 2021Contact
Contact Name: Working Parents Benefit information and application support
Phone Number: 1-844-431-1448
Website: https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-child-and-family-benefit.aspx