Benefits for families

Benefits for families from Barnet Council

Free childcare for 2, 3 and 4 year olds

Find out more about Free Early Education (FEE) places for:

• 2 year olds
• 3 and 4 year olds

Free school meals

Visit the free school meals page for further information.

Support funds

There are support funds available for families throughout Barnet this winter. Find out if you can apply for:

• Barnet Resident Support Fund
• Household Support Fund

Housing Benefit

You could get Housing Benefit to help pay rent.

Apply for Housing Benefit

Council Tax Support

For council tax support, the person who is liable to pay the council tax for the property should make the claim.

Apply for Council Tax Support

Benefits for families from government

Find out what:

• benefits you could claim if you look after children
• help you could get for childcare costs

Other benefits 

There may be other benefits available to you. For more information visit GOV.UK

Healthy Start 

If you’re pregnant or have a child under 4 you may be eligible for free Healthy Start vouchers.

Benefits calculator

With the cost of living rising, it's important to know what you are entitled to.

A benefits calculator can help you get estimates for benefits you may be entitled to.

Use a benefits calculator