If your family has a child under 3 years old, you can care for him/her at home. Kela pays a home care allowance when the mother or father stays at home to look after the child. If the child is in the municipal day care, Kela does not pay the home care allowance.

Child home care allowance is paid after the end of the parental allowance period. Apply directly at Kela for child home care allowance.

KELA – Child home care allowance

KELA – Quick guide for families with children

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