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Money during maternity and adoption: a guide for single parents

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April 2008

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It can be complicated to work out what your income will be when you’re having a baby or adopting a child. Here we outline the different types of financial help available and the key dates listed below tells you what to do when, to make sure your family doesn’t miss out.

Call the Gingerbread Single Parent Helpline on 0808 802 0925 for more information.

If you have come from abroad make sure you know what your immigration status is, and whether making a claim for benefit may harm any application you are making to the Home Office. If you are unsure or think this may affect you, get specialist advice before claiming any benefits or other help with living expenses.

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Issues covered in this factsheet:
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