Tax credits benefits etc

keisha

Anyone help I currently get working tax credits child tax credits and child benefit but my child will finish full time education next month what happens then. I am a single mum but will struggle without this money. Jobs are not easy to come by my bills and rent will still need to be met. Will my child be able to claim any benefits or will I be able to get assistance towards my rent I'm really not sure what will happen can any body please point me in the right direction for help and guidance as I'm very worried. Thanks

nannytone_2

kow old is your child and how many hours do you work?

shop-to-drop

You must start charging housekeeping will your son/daughter be working? If not they can claim job seekers allowance.

nannytone_2

shop-to-drop wrote: »

You must start charging housekeeping will your son/daughter be working? If not they can claim job seekers allowance.

the OP gets working tax credits so must be working

the child will not be entitled to JSA if under 18

Horseunderwater

keisha wrote: »

Anyone help I currently get working tax credits child tax credits and child benefit but my child will finish full time education next month what happens then. I am a single mum but will struggle without this money. Jobs are not easy to come by my bills and rent will still need to be met. Will my child be able to claim any benefits or will I be able to get assistance towards my rent I'm really not sure what will happen can any body please point me in the right direction for help and guidance as I'm very worried. Thanks

There is a 5 minute benefit checker tool on this site - it will let you play around with your income, so that you can see what you may be able to get. Are you in Social housing or private rented? If private then you need to look up the LHA rate on your local council site for the 2 bed rate - I assume there is just 2 of you. You may also be able to get some help towards council tax. It may not be much and will depend on your income.

shop-to-drop

nannytone wrote: »

the OP gets working tax credits so must be working

the child will not be entitled to JSA if under 18

I just assumed it was an adult child over 18 and finished education. If they are still under 18 then that's easy they just need to find a suitable course to do until they find a job and OP will continue to get all her benefits a bit longer.

keisha

Child is now 18

keisha

I am in a private rental with my 18 yr old its all very confusing to me.

pmlindyloo

What is your 18 year going to do now they have finished education? Has he got a job? Looking for work? Wants to go to college?

The answer is important because depending on this we can tell you how your benefits will be affected.

keisha

My 18 yr old has a job on 8 hr contract which she worked at whilst at college, obviously she is trying to get full time work but this isnt easy.

keisha

pmlindyloo wrote: »

What is your 18 year going to do now they have finished education? Has he got a job? Looking for work? Wants to go to college?

The answer is important because depending on this we can tell you how your benefits will be affected.

My 18 yr old has a job on 8 hr contract which she worked at whilst at college, obviously she is trying to get full time work but this isnt easy.