On this page you will find information, advice and resources relating to financial support for parents of children aged 0-5.
If you have recently had your first baby or adopted a child and don't have any other children aged under 16 you may be able to claim a Sure Start Maternity Grant. This is a one-off payment of £500 to help you with the costs of a new child.
You can get financial help when having a baby or adopting. The government website provides information on what you may be entitled to.
The Healthy Start scheme can help towards the cost of buying healthy food, milk and formula milk.
North Somerset has a nappy library where you can borrow reusable nappies from some of our libraries.
If your child is aged two and you receive certain benefits, then your child may be entitled to 15 hours of childcare a week. You can apply via our website using the link below.
Working families can get 30 hours of funded childcare for a child from the age of nine months old. The Childcare Choices website can help you find out what your child is entitled to.
If you're a foster parent of a child aged nine months to four years old, you can claim Free Childcare for Working Parents, as long as:
To apply, speak to your social worker.
If your child has special educational needs and disability (SEND), there are other forms of financial help that you may be entitled to.
If you're struggling with money, please see our cost of living advice and guidance information.
Other organisations that can offer help include: