The child does not live with their parents

Adoption

Both adoptive parents and foster family parents are entitled to 70 days of adoptive leave and adoptive parents' benefit until the child turns 18 (except in the case of intra-family adoption).

If you have adopted a child, you are also entitled to adoption benefits.

Foster family

The parents of the foster family are also entitled to 70 days of adoptive leave and the adoptive parent's benefit until the child turns 18 (except in the case of intra-family adoption).

Taking custody of a child

If you are raising a child whose parents do not, and the court has appointed you as a guardian, you are entitled to the guardianship allowance.