The Newfoundland and Labrador Child Benefit will be issued Friday, July 18, along with the federal Canada Child Benefit payment. The Early Childhood component of the Prenatal-Early Childhood Nutrition Supplement will also be issued.
The Newfoundland and Labrador Child Benefit is a tax-free amount ranging from $156-$190 per month per child under 18 years of age, depending on family size and income, to help low-income families with the cost of raising children.
The Early Childhood component of the Prenatal-Early Childhood Nutrition Supplement is an additional benefit of $150 per month per child for eligible families with children under the age of five to help with the cost of nutritious food. After the child is born, this benefit is provided to low-income families by the Provincial Government in addition to the Newfoundland and Labrador Child Benefit in a single monthly payment included with the Federal Canada Child Benefit.
The prenatal component of the Prenatal-Early Childhood Nutrition Supplement helps with the cost of healthy food during pregnancy. It is delivered separately by the Provincial Government and is also issued this week. While pregnant, you can apply for the Prenatal-Early Childhood Nutrition Supplement by calling 1-800-508-4788 or filling out an online application at the link below. Once a child is born, both provincial benefits are automatically added to your Canada Child Benefit.
For more information, or to find our if you are eligible to receive either of these Government of Newfoundland and Labrador benefits, follow the links below:
For a list of payment dates, please click here.
In order to receive benefits, eligible individuals must ensure their annual income tax return is filed. If you need help filing a tax return and are in receipt of Income Support, please call a Client Services Officer at 1-877-729-7888. Any person in low income who needs help filing their Income Tax can go to http://canada.ca/taxes-help or call the Canada Revenue Agency at 1-800-959-8281.
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