Open ProvincesFamilies in British Columbia: child benefits and family programs
The Canada Child Benefit and the provincial family programs of British Columbia, with their amounts and how to get them.
Federal benefits for families
| Amount | July 2026 to June 2027 |
|---|---|
| Maximum per child under 6 | $8,157 / year ($679.75 / month) |
| Maximum per child aged 6 to 17 | $6,883 / year ($573.58 / month) |
| Full amount if adjusted family net income is under | $38,237 |
| Second reduction threshold | $82,847 |
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Family programs in British Columbia
BC Family Benefit
Monthly payment for families with children, combined with the CCB.
| Amount | July 2026 to June 2027 |
|---|---|
| First child | $145.83 / month |
| Second child | $91.66 / month |
| Each additional child | $75 / month |
| Reduced when adjusted family net income is above | $30,176 |
Affordable Child Care Benefit
Monthly payment that lowers childcare fees based on income.
| Amount | as published in November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Group care, child under 19 months (maximum) | $1,250 / month |
| Group care, 19 to 36 months | $1,060 / month |
| Group care, 37 months to school age | $550 / month |
| Families may qualify with income up to | $111,000 / year |
- Full benefit in licensed care if adjusted income is up to $45,000; partial above.
- $2,000 is deducted from income for each family member beyond two, and $3,000 per child with support needs.
- Cannot exceed the provider's fee; combines with $10-a-day and fee-reduction programs.
- Families earning up to $111,000 may qualify; those above may apply with deductions of $2,000 per person beyond the first two and $3,000 per child with support needs. The maximum is paid up to an adjusted income of $45,000 (licensed care), $39,000 (registered family care) or $24,000 (unlicensed or in-home care).
How to get it: Apply online through the My Family Services portal.
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