Whether you can get FamilyBoost depends on the children you care for, your household income, and your childcare costs.
Eligibility
You may be able to get FamilyBoost if:
- you are the caregiver of a child or children aged 5 and under
- you have household income of less than $57,286 a quarter (or less than $45,000 for quarters before 1 July 2025)
- you have costs from a licensed early childhood education (ECE) provider
- you are a tax resident of New Zealand.
If you have a partner, only 1 of you can register for FamilyBoost.
Check if your ECE provider is licensed.
Early Learning Services | Education Counts
Separated caregivers or caregivers living in separate households
Separated caregivers or caregivers living in separate households can claim FamilyBoost if they:
- have regular day-to-day care of the child or children
- have costs for ECE
- provide separate invoices.
Next steps
Find out how to register for and claim FamilyBoost in myIR.
Last updated:
02 Mar 2026