Can you get FamilyBoost?

Being eligible for FamilyBoost will depend on who cares for your children, your household income and the type of childcare you pay for. 

You may be able to receive FamilyBoost if:

• you are the caregiver of a child or children aged 5 and under
• you have household income of less than $180,000 a year
• you have costs from a licensed early childhood education (ECE) provider
• you are a tax resident of New Zealand.

Check if your ECE provider is licensed.

Early Childhood Services | Education Counts

Care arrangements

Separated caregivers or caregivers living in separate households can claim FamilyBoost if they:

• have some day-to-day care of the child or children
• have costs for ECE
• provide separate invoices.

Find out how we calculate household incomes for FamilyBoost.