Childcare benefits information event to be held at Fountain Street Community Centre
22 February 2024
Employers For Childcare are offering parents in the Strabane area the opportunity to learn more about the childcare and other benefits they may be entitled to at a special information session in the Fountain Street Community Centre. The event on Wednesday March 13th from 10am to 1pm will be attended by a Family Benefits Advisor who will give free, confidential and impartial advice to parents and carers covering all areas of benefits and help towards the cost of registered childcare. A spokesperson for Employers For Childcare said the event will be a useful way for working parents, or those considering moving into work, to learn more about their own personal eligibility for support. “Many people don’t realise that even if they are working they may still be entitled to financial help,” he said. “Whether it’s a first-time parent wanting to know what support is available, someone considering altering their hours of work or a family member living with a disability or additional needs, the advisor will be available to work out what is best for each individual’s circumstances.” The advisor will carry out benefit entitlement checks to ensure you are aware of all the financial support people are entitled to and how to apply for it. The benefits covered include, but are not limited to, Universal Credit, Tax-Free Childcare, Tax Credits, Income Support, Housing Benefit, disability benefits etc. As many households are receiving notification of having to move from their existing benefits to Universal Credit, the advisor can also check how making a claim for Universal Credit could affect household entitlement. Fountain Street Community Centre is located at 41 Fountain Street, Strabane BT82 8JG. For more information on childcare and parental benefits visit www.employersforchildcare.org or email [email protected].