Children

The Community Services Card is issued to each adult in a family. Dependent children are not issued with their own card but can access services through their parent's card. The names of the children are not printed on the card.

For a child whose parent or carer is getting on their behalf:

• Orphans Benefit
• Unsupported Child's Benefit
• Child Disability Allowance

The card is issued in the child's name but is sent to the parent or carer.

If the child is too young or unable to sign the back of the card, the parent or carer may sign it on the child's behalf.

For more information see:

• In the care of Oranga Tamariki

16 and 17 years olds who are undertaking tertiary study may be able to get a Community Services Card in their own right. For more information see:

• Students

If the child is still dependent, they can be included in the parent or caregiver's family unit when deciding eligibility for Community Services Card (whether or not the 16 or 17 year old qualifies for a card in their own right). For more information see:

• Family unit