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Orphan’s Benefit
Orphan’s Benefit is a weekly payment which helps carers supporting a child or young person whose parents have died or can't be found, or can’t look after them because they have a long-term illness or incapacity.
We don't think you can get this because:
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None of your children are eligible
How to apply for Orphan’s Benefit
Contact us to talk about your circumstances and we’ll explain how to apply. We’ll normally arrange a meeting with you and you'll need to bring:
- a full birth certificate for the child
- a copy of the custody or guardianship agreement
- details about the child's income
- copies of the parents' death certificates (if this applies).
If you don't have some of these documents or may find them difficult to get, please talk to us.
How long do I have to complete my application?
You have 20 working days from when you first contacted us. You'll need to provide us with any supporting documentation required for your application within this time. If you don't do this, you may have to reapply.
If you can't complete your application within 20 working days for any reason contact us .
When do payments start?
If your application is approved, you'll usually receive your first payment two to four weeks from the date you apply or start looking after the child (whichever is later). You'll need to apply as soon as you become the child's main caregiver as we can't backdate payments.
If you can apply online for more than one service, you only need to fill out the form once.