Children and Young Families
Support with the costs of having a young family, including support with childcare.
Family Fund Grant
The grants are for families that live in Wales, have a disabled child aged 0-17 and are living on a low income. Due to limited funding, this grant programme will only be open until Monday 18 November 2024. To read more, go to the Family Fund website Grants - Family Fund
Sure Start Maternity Grant
You could get a one-off payment of £500 to help towards the costs of having a child. This is known as a Sure Start Maternity Grant. Further information is available on the Sure Start Maternity Grant page on the Government website.
Baby Bundle Bank
They can provide all baby-related necessities free of charge, including packs for new-borns, essential supplies and clothing bundles. Please visit the Baby Bundle Pack page on the Plant Dewi website.
Healthy Start
If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk. The Get help to buy food and milk page on the NHS website provides further information.
Real Nappy Project
The Real Nappy Campaign is a UK-wide campaign which promotes the use of reusable nappies and provides impartial information and advice about choosing real nappies to parents. Further information can be found on our Real Nappy Project page.
Childcare Offer for Wales
The childcare offer is open to any family in Ceredigion as long as they meet the eligibility criteria. Further information can be found on our Childcare Offer for Wales page.
Flying Start
Funded sessional Childcare of the highest quality for children aged 2 - 3. Further information can be found on our Flying Start page.
Universal Credit and Childcare
You may be able to claim back up to 85% of your childcare costs if you’re eligible for Universal Credit. The Universal Credit page on the Governments website provides further information.
Help Paying for Childcare Cost
Government help with childcare costs for parents. Whether you have toddlers or teens, you could get support. Visit the Governments Help Paying for your Childcare page for further information.