What help is there for Teen parents?

alwaysonthego_2

Duncombe wrote: »

They won't qualify for IS as neither would be a lone parent.

They could claim IS because under usual circumstances because of their ages they cannot claim IBJSA, so they would come under the group of people who can claim IS especially if he goes into FE.

Oldernotwiser

Murgatroyd21 wrote: »

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If the girl wants to claim for the baby herself she can claim ctc from your address as a single parent. If they claim as a couple you would have to end your claim for child benefit and tax credits for your son, as theirs should be a joint claim in its own right from your address and they may also qualify for IS or other benefits.

The girl can't make a single claim if she's living at the OP's house with her boyfriend.

Duncombe

alwaysonthego wrote: »

They could claim IS because under usual circumstances because of their ages they cannot claim IBJSA, so they would come under the group of people who can claim IS.

So two 16/17 year olds living together as a couple with the lads mother could claim IS?

Oldernotwiser

OP, I think that at the moment your responsibility should be to your son and his future. Your family circumstances can carry on as they are and he can give an appropriate part of his earnings to his girlfriend to support her baby.
Unless they are going to be desperate to live together it will be far simpler for them to carry on as boyfriend and girlfriend rather than rush into living together at such an early age. They can both concentrate better on their studies without the pressure of coping with a live in relationship and living with another person's parents.

tickle

They are going to be going through enough when the baby is born without the added complication of living together.My daughter still lives at home with us and the baby and the dad lives with his parents.

They both have time to concentrate on their studies and are happier parents as they appreciate the time they spend together with the baby.

alwaysonthego_2

Duncombe wrote: »

So two 16/17 year olds living together as a couple with the lads mother could claim IS?

Income Support


Income Support is a benefit for people on a low income to help them pay for their day-to-day living costs.

You can usually claim Income Support only if you are 18 or over. If you are 16 or 17 years old, you may get Income Support if you:-

• have a child or are pregnant
• are on certain kinds of training course.

Being entitled to Income Support will also depend on whether you are still at school or live with your parents. 16 or 17 year olds who have been in care cannot usually get Income Support, but there are exceptions. Lone parents who have been in care can get the benefit.
If you are 16 or 17 and want advice about claiming benefits, or you are 16 or 17 and have been in care, you should consult an experienced adviser, for example, at a Citizens Advice Bureau. To search for details of your nearest CAB, including those that can give advice by email, click on nearest CAB.
For more information about Income Support, see Help for people on a low income – Income Support.

http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/nireland/your_money/benefits_northern_ireland/help_for_people_on_a_low_income_-_income_support.htm

It is complex and they should get advice from an experience welfare rights worker.

Obviously if they live apart, he should get EMA and possibly a wage from a part time job.

Oldernotwiser

If they live together and claim IS their parents will lose CB and CTC. There won't be any financial advantage in doing this unless the parents are quite well off and receive little tax credits.

alwaysonthego_2

Oldernotwiser wrote: »

If they live together and claim IS their parents will lose CB and CTC. There won't be any financial advantage in doing this unless the parents are quite well off and receive little tax credits.

I agree with you, due to their ages it would be better if they lived apart. However saying that my mother and dad was 16 when they had me, and they lived together and are still together 33 years later [giving away my age]

nottslass_2

[QUOTE=alwaysonthego;36638735]I agree with you, due to their ages it would be better if they lived apart. However saying that my mother and dad was 16 when they had me, and they lived together and are still together 33 years later [giving away my age][/QUOTE]

They will both be parents to the baby & suggesting that the Dad lives away from his partner and baby is absurd especially as this young couple are obviously trying to be a family & do whats best for their baby - Young Dads nowadays are more than happy to do the 2am feed and spend time bonding with their child.

xmumof4:->x

Thank you all for your comments they have all been very helpful. :j