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Young people and family
rights and responsibilities towards the child as any mother. Benefits and tax credits If you live with your parents and they're claiming Child Tax Credit, both you and your child can be included
Discrimination because of religion or belief
organisations government departments, local authorities, courts and tribunals, police officers and prisons welfare services such as housing advice, day-care or community care. For example, it's against
Age discrimination - when discrimination is allowed in the provision of goods or services
for discriminating against you. Here are examples of reasons service providers and traders often use to try to justify discrimination: ensuring the health and safety of customers protecting the welfare of individuals
Challenge the council’s decision about your housing application
on the waiting list if you have other debts, for example housing benefit overpayments. The council could change their decision if you can prove you’re making arrangements to pay back what you owe. You should
Applying for family visas or indefinite leave
, they can apply for a fee waiver if paying the fee would affect the child’s welfare. You’ll need to send documents showing your income and spending for the last 6 months, for example your: pay slips bank
If you're owed child maintenance
the arrears from the other parent’s earnings, benefits, or bank or building society account. If that doesn’t clear the arrears, the CMS can apply to court for a ‘liability order’. This means they can ask
If your child is taken into care by your local council
is suitable for their needs. When your local council decides where your child is going to live they must: always consider and look after your child's welfare, including their progress in school try
Check you’re in the right Universal Credit work-related activity group
, and the DWP thinks it would be unreasonable for you to look for work and be available for work The person you care for must be getting one of these benefits: Attendance Allowance the standard or enhanced rate
Young people's rights
children and young people living in Wales advice about their rights and welfare. The Commissioner can also help you make a complaint about your treatment if you are using the usual complaints procedure
Check if your child can get a permanent right to live in the UK
for your child and you have a permanent right to live in the UK You have sole responsibility if you’re the only person responsible for your child's upbringing and welfare. This usually means your child’s