Who can get Sure Start Maternity Grants?
You are eligible for a Sure Start Maternity Grant if you or your partner are getting Income Support, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance (income-related), Pension Credit, Working Tax Credit where a disability or severe disability element is included in the award or Child Tax Credit at a rate higher than the family element. [Legislation (2)] and one of the following applies: You or your partner: • are pregnant and expecting a baby within 11 weeks, • have had a baby in the past 3 months, • have a dependent child or dependent young person who is pregnant and expecting a baby within 11 weeks or who has had a baby in the past 3 months, • have adopted a baby who is under 12 months old, • have, in certain circumstances, been granted a residence order by the courts in respect of a baby who is under 12 months old, or • have been granted a parental order by the courts in respect of a surrogate birth. If you have a partner, either of you may apply for the grant. B
