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Benefits

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JJ2018 · 26/11/2017 20:59

Hi all,

I'm about to become a mum of a 4 year old because his mother isn't able to look after him. I won't be able to work because he needs to get to know me.

Do you know how much a single mother gets weekly?

Thanks

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19lottie82 · 27/11/2017 14:00

Your post is a bit confusing OP, can you clarify your situation?

Are you working at the moment?

I take it you don’t have any other kids?

Have a look at the turn2us benefit checker online.

Is his mother willing to give up any current child related benefits that she gets? If not then this could be a struggle.

I’m no expert but I wouldn’t assume you won’t be expected to work and not use childcare so the child can “get to know you”.

Is becoming an official foster career for the child an option?

You really need some professional advice here.

Frequency · 27/11/2017 14:03

You really need to speak to someone in RL. I'd call CAB and ask their opinion.

Unfortunately, single mother or not, you don't get to just not work. If you're currently employed and leave that job you'll find it hard to claim anything as you'll deemed as deliberately unemployed.

Though, foster carers receive an income if it's done legally.

Battleax · 27/11/2017 14:07

I'm about to become a mum of a 4 year old because his mother isn't able to look after him. I won't be able to work because he needs to get to know me.

Is this official fostering or adoption? Since the Victoria Climbie case, informal fostering isn't recognised. Do you have the legal basis for this arrangement sorted out? If not, that's your first big problem.

Do you know how much a single mother gets weekly?

It doesn't work like that.

MTverystressed · 27/11/2017 14:14

it depends on your circumstances, what single mothers or fathers can get in benefit help.

Is this arrangement a formal one OP?

LIZS · 27/11/2017 14:14

If you are adopting there should be a work adoption leave policy. It would be unusual of ss to expect you to give up work.

Battleax · 27/11/2017 14:23

Oh from your other thread, this is an SGO for your DN?

Unfortunately, the welfare system isn't set up to benefit psychological health, even the psychological health of small children.

You might need to get quite assertive with SS about interim support they can provide.

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