Relief for Working Parents
February 25, 2021 | Edmonton
The government of Alberta announced a Working Parents Benefit: a one-time payment of $561 per child to help parents with the cost of child care.
Families will be eligible to apply if they have:
- Children in any form of child care, including licensed or unlicensed child care.
- A household annual income of $100,000 or less.
- Paid for three months of child care between April 1 and Dec. 31, 2020 (must provide receipts).
A MyAlberta Digital ID is needed to apply for the benefit. Sign up for your MyAlberta Digital ID.
Apply for the Working Parents Benefit online at alberta.ca/WorkingParentsBenefit starting March 1. Applications close March 31.