Parental Benefits
- The Progressive Family Growth Benefit provides a $1,000 lump sum
payment to residents of the province who give birth to a baby or have a
child placed with them for adoption on or after January 1, 2008.
- The Parental Support Benefit (PSB) is a $100 monthly benefit
available to residents of the province for the 12 months after the
child’s birth, or the 12 months after the adopted child is placed in the
home on or after January 1, 2008.
- Where there are multiple births or adoptions, both benefits are
available for each child.
- These are non-taxable benefits and are universal in nature. A
person’s or family’s income level or source is not a factor in
determining eligibility.
- Families could receive a maximum combined benefit of $2,200 per
eligible child.
- Eligible individuals must apply for the rebate. Only one person per
household may apply for the benefits. Normally, this would be the
mother, unless legal custody is with the father who is not a co-habiting
spouse. Parents are encouraged to submit applications as soon as
possible after the birth or placement of the child in your home for
adoption.
- A separate form should be submitted for each child. A copy of the
long form birth certificate (for births) or a copy of the letter of
placement from the Department of Health and Community Services (for
adoptions) must accompany the application form. Application forms will
be available at:
- All Provincial Government
Service Centres
- Obstetrical units
- MCP Offices
- Included in the "You and
Your Baby" package that is distributed by public health nurses
- Download Application
Applications must be sent to:
Parental Benefits Program
Department of Finance
Tax Administration Division
P.O. Box 8700
St. John’s, NL A1B 4J6
Further information on both the Progressive Family Growth Benefit and
the Parental Support Benefit can be obtained by calling 729-1695 or toll
free at 1-877-729-1695 or by email at
parentalbenefits@gov.nl.ca
News Release and Backgrounder - May 2, 2008 – Province Unveils New Benefits to
Support Families
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