Increased BC Family Benefit Here To Stay

More than 285,000 BC families will see bigger payments in their bank accounts starting this month, thanks to the permanently increased BC Family Benefit.

“Global inflation and higher interest rates continue to be hard on many families right now,” said Grace Lore, Minister of State for Child Care.

“The BC Family Benefit is one way we’re helping families provide the food, clothes and opportunities their kids need to have the best start possible.”

The benefit is a regular monthly payment from the provincial government. Eligibility is based on income and number of children.

As of this month, the benefit increased by an additional $250 per year for a two-parent family of four and as much as $750 for a single-parent family with two children.

Approximately 95% of single-parent families in B.C. get the benefit, with payments averaging $2,254 over the year.

The benefit will be issued around the 20th day of each month.

For more information, visit Government of British Columbia.