Guardian's Allowance
How to claim
To avoid losing money, claim Guardian’s Allowance as soon as the child comes to live with you.
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Fill in the claim form (BG1).
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Send it to the Guardian’s Allowance Unit with the child’s full birth certificate and the parents’ death certificates (or certificate if one parent has died) - send originals.
You should also claim Child Benefit as soon as possible.
Guardian’s Allowance can be backdated for up to 3 months.
You can also call the Guardian’s Allowance Unit and ask for a claim pack.
If you disagree with a decision
You can challenge a decision about your claim. This is called asking for mandatory reconsideration.