Caring for foster child under 12 months old (young partners)
In some cases a young partner may be caring for a foster child under the age of 12 months who is in Oranga Tamariki care. Foster children are not considered to be dependent children.
This is a partial exemption only. The young partner can be exempt from meeting their obligation to be in full-time education, training and work-based learning.
The budgeting and parenting obligations, along with the obligation to meet with their service provider or Work and Income 'in-house' service still apply.
Proof
The young partner must provide:
- confirmation of the care arrangement - for example, a letter from Oranga Tamariki
- confirmation of the age of the child
Duration
This exemption can be granted until the foster child turns 12 months of age or until the foster child is six months old and there is a suitable place available at a Teen Parent Unit.
SWIFTT process
Use SWIFTT exemption reason "UCB/OB Foster Child under 12 months".
For more information see:
For an overview of the exemptions see:
Legislation
- Exemption from work-test obligations: work-tested spouses or partners regulation 102 Social Security Regulations 2018
