In addition to the setting-up home allowance, an additional allowance will be provided if you are a parent (or expectant parent) when you move into your first independent accommodation. To be eligible for this amount, your child/children must live with you. This allowance can be accessed no earlier than 11 weeks before the expected due date of your baby. The allowance is to assist with the additional household needs of a child and may be paid if no such assistance is available from other sources.