Confused.

Fluffyhammy24

Hi I'm looking for advice. My child is interim care while I fight to get them back. As my child is not in my care can the sure start maternity grant be backdated as they will be 6 months old or just over if they come home? I have parental responsibility but shared with local authority or can I apply now because I have shared responsibility? I don't have any other evidence only the MAT-B1 and I'm the father. Thank you

marcia_

Fluffyhammy24 said:

Hi I'm looking for advice. My child is interim care while I fight to get them back. As my child is not in my care can the sure start maternity grant be backdated as they will be 6 months old or just over if they come home? I have parental responsibility but shared with local authority or can I apply now because I have shared responsibility? I don't have any other evidence only the MAT-B1 and I'm the father. Thank you

 You must claim before the child is 6 months old. The only exception is for adopters. 

Fluffyhammy24

So it can't be backdated then? If I apply the only evidence is the MAT-B1 which I had from the mum when she was pregnant. The form asks for some sort of certificate to prove have I responsibility but I don't have anything. 

sheramber

https://www.gov.uk/sure-start-maternity-grant/how-to-claim

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marcia_

Fluffyhammy24 said:

So it can't be backdated then? If I apply the only evidence is the MAT-B1 which I had from the mum when she was pregnant. The form asks for some sort of certificate to prove have I responsibility but I don't have anything. 

 There is nothing to backdate. Its a fixed amount that must be applied for before baby is 6 months old. 

 If you require documentation i would contact your child's social worker.