To support working parents who need and have paid for childcare so they can continue working during the pandemic. The Alberta government is providing the Working Parent’s Benefit which is a one-time payment of $561 per child.
Parents who used child care from April to December of 2020 while working or attending school, can apply now to receive the benefit at alberta.ca/WorkingParentsBenefit.
To find out if you are eligible check out the Working Parents Factsheet. If you meet the criteria, you must have your application in by March.
A MyAlberta Digital ID is needed to apply for the benefit. Sign up for your MyAlberta Digital ID.
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