Almost 9000 children in Dumfries and Galloway are supported by the Scottish Child Payment, with families receiving over £28.6m since 2021.
Families there have received over £28.6m. It has been paid since February 2021. The Child Payment is specific to Scotland. It gives families money. This helps them with child costs.
It’s a weekly payment of £26.70 right now. It covers each eligible child under 16. A parent or carer looks after each child.
Social justice secretary Somerville spoke on this topic. She said ending child poverty is the top goal. It is the Scottish Government’s national mission. By late 2024, they paid over £1 billion. Families needing it got the money directly.
Models suggest the payments help. They could keep 60,000 kids from poverty this year. This data came out in February 2024. The secretary added that the payments help many kids. They allow families to afford key items and chances. Low incomes can prevent such access.