child changes
Evidence of the start or end of a young person being a child's parent or guardian ensures we pay the young person their full and correct entitlement.
child inclusions
When evidence is required
Every young person applying to include a child in their financial assistance must have an interview and provide a written statement or complete a child inclusion form.
Acceptable child inclusion evidence
When a young person applies to have a child included in their financial assistance, the following evidence must be provided:
- identification for the child
- a letter or email from previous caregiver (if applicable)
- any additional information to support the inclusion. For example, a letter from Oranga Tamariki.
child exclusions
when evidence is required
When excluding a child from a young persons’ financial assistance, evidence must be obtained that the child is no longer in their care.
acceptable child exclusion evidence
Evidence may include, but is not limited to, a letter or email from:
- the young person (a personal details form can also be accepted)
- the child's school.
Excluding a child from the young person's benefit may result in a change to the young person's obligations. You must ensure all changes (including benefit rates) are explained to the young person.