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Child Benefit is a benefit paid to people who are responsible for a child.

You are paid a sum for each child you are responsible for. A higher amount is paid for the eldest eligible child.

You do not have to be a parent of a child to qualify for Child Benefit.

• Find out more on Child Benefit on the HMRC
• Information on Child Benefit on Gov.uk