WhakapikiWhānau (FamilyBoost) FamilyBoost

FamilyBoost is a childcare payment to help eligible caregivers pay for the cost of early childhood education (ECE).

Whether you can get FamilyBoost depends on the children you care for, your household income, and your childcare costs.

You will need to register for FamilyBoost in myIR before you can make a claim. You only need to register once.

You need to submit a FamilyBoost claim to get your refund.

You can add invoices you did not include when you submitted previous FamilyBoost claims, up to the maximum amount you are eligible for.

Early childhood education (ECE) and Kōhanga Reo providers can give caregivers invoices or quarterly statements to help them claim FamilyBoost.