Child Benefit is a UK government benefit that is paid to the parents or guardians of children who are under the age of 16 (or under 20 if the child is in approved education or training). The purpose of Child Benefit is to help with the costs of raising children and to provide financial support to families with children.

Child Benefit is paid to the main carer of the child, who is typically the mother. It is paid every four weeks and is based on the number of children in the household. The amount of Child Benefit that is paid is currently £21.05 per week for the first child and £13.95 per week for each additional child.

Child Benefit is a universal benefit, which means that it is available to all families with children, regardless of their income or employment status. It is an important source of financial support for many families and helps to offset the costs of raising children.