However, you will not be entitled to an extra child amount for a third or following child born on or after 6 April 2017 unless special circumstances apply. You will be entitled to an extra child amount for any child born before 6 April 2017.
In general, if you are able to claim Child Benefit for a child then they should be included in your Universal Credit claim. Who has main responsibility is largely the same as for other benefits and tax credits. If your claim is successful, your Universal Credit payment may include an extra amount of money for dependent children who you have the main responsibility for. You can apply for Universal Credit regardless of how many children you have.
Your Universal Credit payment can include an amount to help with the costs of looking after your child or children.
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