single mom

i have recently become a single mom of 3 and been left with a hefty mortgage. i am worried im going to lose my home and already claim tax credits, how much more can i claim in credits and what other help will i now get??help!

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  • Nevanoo
    Nevanoo Posts: 88 Forumite
    Hi, If any of your children are under 5 then you can claim Income Support, if they are all over 5 then you would have to claim JSA. You do get some help towards the mortgage interest with both of them after an initial 13 wk waiting period.
  • Nevanoo
    Nevanoo Posts: 88 Forumite
    Nevanoo wrote: »
    Hi, If any of your children are under 5 then you can claim Income Support, if they are all over 5 then you would have to claim JSA. You do get some help towards the mortgage interest with both of them after an initial 13 wk waiting period.

    The above is only if you are not in employment.

    If you are then Child tax credit and Working tax credit are all you would get.
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