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What is Child Benefit and who qualifies?
What is Child Benefit?
What is Child Benefit, how much is it and how is it paid
Child Benefit - do you qualify?
Check if you're likely to qualify for Child Benefit
Child Benefit if you adopt or foster a child
When Child Benefit is payable to adopting and foster parents
Child Benefit if your child is in care
Special rules for Child Benefit if your child is looked after by a local authority or Health and Social Services Board or Trust
Child Benefit for children in hospital or residential care
If your child lives away from home because of a disability or illness, you can still get Child Benefit
New arrivals to the UK and Child Benefit
Information on Child Benefit for non-UK citizens living and working in the UK
Child Benefit if you're living or working abroad
Information on Child Benefit for UK citizens living or working overseas, including Crown servants - and for people leaving the UK
Child Benefit if your child lives with someone else
If your child lives with a partner, friend, or relative, you may still be able to get Child Benefit
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