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CalEITC 2025: California's $3,529 Cash Boost for Workers

Refundable state tax credits that boost refunds for low-income California workers and families with young children.

Type: Benefit Amount: Up to $3,529 (CalEITC) + $1,117 (Young Child Tax Credit) Deadline: Apr 15, 2025 Location: California

Canada Child Benefit

Tax-free monthly payment from the Government of Canada to help eligible families cover the cost of raising children under age 18.

Type: Benefit Amount: Up to CAD $7,437 per child under 6 and $6,275 per child aged 6–17 (2024-25 rates) Deadline: Apply anytime Location: Canada

Child Care and Development Fund Subsidy

Helps low- and moderate-income families pay for child care so parents can work, train, or attend school.

Type: Benefit Amount: Varies; typically covers 50%–100% of approved child care costs with sliding co-pays Deadline: Ongoing Location: United States

Child Tax Credit (CTC) & Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Introduction | Department of Revenue - Taxation

Refundable state credits that mirror and enhance the federal EITC and Child Tax Credit for Colorado families.

Amount: CO EITC up to 50% of federal credit; CO Child Tax Credit up to $1,200 per child Deadline: Apr 15, 2025 Location: Colorado

Free and Reduced-Price School Meals

Provides nutritious breakfasts and lunches at low or no cost for eligible K-12 students through the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.

Amount: Value varies; full-price meals waived or reduced to $0.40 for lunch and $0.30 for breakfast Deadline: annual application (varies by district) Location: United States

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Louisiana Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP): Subsidized Child Care for Working Families

State subsidy that lowers the cost of child care for eligible Louisiana families working, in school, or in job training. Covers most or all tuition at licensed child care centers and family homes.

Amount: Varies by parish, provider type, and child age; covers most or all tuition Deadline: Rolling; applications processed year-round Location: United States - Louisiana

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Maryland Child Care Scholarships 2025: How to Cut Your Daycare Bill with This State Benefit

Child care in Maryland can easily rival a mortgage payment. If you’ve ever done the math on what you earn versus what you hand over for daycare, you know the sinking feeling: *Is this even worth working for?*

Amount: Covers a portion of child care tuition based on income and provider type Deadline: Applications accepted year-round Location: United States - Maryland

Rhode Island Child Care Assistance Program

Helps working families afford child care with guidance on eligibility, provider selection, and retention strategies.

Type: Benefit Amount: Subsidizes licensed child care with sliding co-pays for families up to 200% FPL (expanded to 300% for exit) Location: United States - Rhode Island

Social Security Survivor Benefits 2025: A Complete Guide for Widows and Families

A complete guide to Social Security Survivor Benefits for 2025, including updated earnings limits, COLA increases, and the repeal of WEP/GPO.

Type: Benefit Amount: Up to 100% of the deceased worker's benefit Deadline: Ongoing Location: United States

UK Child Benefit 2025: Rates, Thresholds & How to Claim

A complete guide to UK Child Benefit for the 2025 tax year, including new payment rates, the £60k High Income Charge threshold, and how to apply.

Type: Benefit Amount: £26.05/week (Eldest Child) + £17.25/week (Additional Children) Deadline: Apply within 3 months of birth Location: United Kingdom