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

This exemption may apply to clients with work obligations.

In some cases a client may be caring for a foster child or children under the age of 3 years old 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
• 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 old and the parent still qualifies for benefit.

Use SWIFTT exemption reason "Caring for foster child".

For more information see:

• Full or partial exemptions