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Single-parent families
Mothers raising a child on their own are eligible for an additional 54 working days of parental benefits. The extension is available only if no one is entitled to a paternity allowance in respect of the child. The extension also applies to women adopting a child by themselves.
Certain other Kela benefits are available to single-parent families at an increased rate. You can claim:
- single-parent supplement to child benefit, even if you have joint custody
- maintenance allowance, if you do not receive child support or the amount is too low
- general housing allowance, if you are on a low income.