Number of dependent children

If a client had a dependent child (or children) in their care at any time during the 26 or 52 weeks before application the child (or children) must be taken into account when determining the stand-down.

For example, if a single client with 1 dependent child applies for benefit the stand-down period will be based on a single client with 1 child. However, if this client had 2 dependent children in their care at any time during the 26 or 52 weeks before application, the stand-down period will be based on a single client with 2 dependent children.

This is regardless of whether the child is still in the client's care at the time of application.

See also:

• Dependent child
• Orphans Benefit/Unsupported Childs Benefit