Caring for a child under 3 years who is not their dependent child

This exemption may apply to partners and sole parents with work obligations.

In some cases a client may be caring for a foster child or children under the age of 3 years who is in Oranga Tamariki care. Foster children are not considered to be dependent children.

These clients may be exempt from meeting some of their work obligations.

This is a partial exemption only.

The client must provide:

• confirmation of their situation - for example, a letter from Oranga Tamariki and
• confirmation of the age of the child

This exemption can be granted in SWIFTT for 12 months or to when the child turns 3 years old - whichever is earlier.

This exemption can be renewed after 12 months provided the child is still under 3 years and the parent still qualifies for benefit.

Use SWIFTT exemption reason "Caring for foster child".

For more information see:

• Full or partial exemptions