As well as Universal Credit, families with children are also eligible for Child Benefit. This must be applied for separately. Follow this link to apply: https://www.gov.uk/child-benefit/how-to-claim
The amounts payable for Child Benefit are shown on the government website as follows:
What you’ll get
There are 2 child benefit rates.
Who the allowance is for | Rate (weekly) |
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Eldest or only child | £21.80 |
Additional children | £14.45 per child |