How Much Money Can An Unemployed Single Parent Actually Get?

February 19th, 2010 | by Frenday |

Someone told me that an unemployed or part time employed parent of two kids would get more money in benefits per month than my care worker wage of £1250.
Is this really true? I am beginning to think I should have just had kids instead.

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  1. 3 Responses to “How Much Money Can An Unemployed Single Parent Actually Get?”

  2. By bash on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply

    The amount a claimant receives comprises an age-related personalallowance and allowances for dependent children. The current rates of the income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance range from £30.95 (HK$390) a week for a singleperson under aged 18 to £80.65 (HK$1,016) for a couple both aged 18 or over.The rate for each dependent child varies with age.
    Dependent Children
    Dependent child under aged 11 £20.2 (HK$254)
    Dependent child aged 11 – 16£25.9 (HK$326)
    Dependent child age 16 – 18£30.95 (HK$390)

  3. By 2010 on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply

    i have no idea .but i don’t think its anywhere that much unless they get other alot of other benefits like dla for all the kids etc. i think basic job seekers allowance is around £45 a week but i am not sure.
    but what i do know is that by where i live asylum seekers who are waiting to be allowed to work in the uk are being put up in an £80 a night hotel whilst their application is pending.

  4. By wider scope on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply

    In the state of California, a single mother of one can get about 600.00 cash, free medical, dental, optical, educational expenses and about 250.00 in food stamps.
    plus, section 8 enabling them to pay rent of 100-150.00.
    - a pretty comfortable living for the unmotivated.

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