Support for new families
Here we cover benefits and support that may be available to you.

When a new family member is on the way - through birth, adoption, surrogacy or fostering - there’s lots of financial help available, both before and after their arrival, to make life a little easier.
Often new parents don’t claim many of the benefits they’re entitled to, because they don’t know about them. So, it’s worth finding out as much as you can.
This is an overview of the benefits you could be entitled to. To get advice that’s tailored to you, it’s a good idea to speak to your employer.
More in this section

When you’re serious about starting a family, there’s suddenly so much to think about. Are you ready to start a family? Here we help you think about the financial implications of starting a family.

Now that you’re a parent, life has changed completely. You may stay in a lot more than you go out. The new denim jacket you want is for your baby, not for you. Here we help you think about protecting your new family and planning for their future.

Use this calculator to help you work out how much you may need to save and spend to be prepared for the new arrival.