myScheme
myscheme.gov.in
National platform to discover central and state government schemes, with an eligibility questionnaire and links to apply.
- Benefits
- Education
- Family
AltF Impact · By need
Official family, child benefit and childcare support portals
Help with the cost of raising children is applied for through official portals such as Childcare Choices in the UK, the Canada Child Benefit through the CRA, family payments through Services Australia and food assistance through SNAP in the US. Payments are usually means-tested, so the official calculator or finder is the only reliable way to see what applies to your family.
- 13 official portals
- 8 countries
- Links go to the official source
Family and childcare: official portal by country
| Country | Official portals |
|---|---|
| India | myScheme |
| United States | USAGov Benefit Finder, SNAP (USDA) |
| United Kingdom | Benefits calculators, Childcare Choices |
| Canada | Benefits Finder, Employment Insurance, Canada Child Benefit |
| Australia | Services Australia |
| New Zealand | Inland Revenue |
| Singapore | SupportGoWhere |
| Ireland | Citizens Information, MyWelfare |
India
United States
USAGov Benefit Finder
usa.gov
Official federal tool that asks about your situation and lists benefits you may be eligible for.
- Benefits
- Family
- Disability
SNAP (USDA)
fns.usda.gov
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program information and links to state applications.
- Benefits
- Family
United Kingdom
Benefits calculators
gov.uk
GOV.UK's list of free, independent calculators to estimate what you could get.
- Benefits
- Family
Childcare Choices
childcarechoices.gov.uk
Government help with childcare costs, including free hours and Tax-Free Childcare.
- Family
Canada
Benefits Finder
canada.ca
Answer questions to see federal, provincial and territorial benefits that may apply to you.
- Benefits
- Family
Employment Insurance
canada.ca
EI regular, sickness, maternity and parental benefits and how to apply.
- Benefits
- Family
Canada Child Benefit
canada.ca
Tax-free monthly payment for families with children under 18, administered by the CRA.
- Family
Australia
Services Australia
servicesaustralia.gov.au
Centrelink payments, Medicare and Child Support in one place.
- Benefits
- Family
- Health
New Zealand
Inland Revenue
ird.govt.nz
Tax, KiwiSaver, Working for Families and student loan repayments.
- Tax & ID
- Family
Singapore
SupportGoWhere
supportgowhere.life.gov.sg
Find government support schemes and services by need.
- Benefits
- Family
- Disability
Ireland
Citizens Information
citizensinformation.ie
State-funded, plain-English information on rights and entitlements.
- Benefits
- Family
- Housing
- Disability
MyWelfare
mywelfare.ie
Apply for social welfare payments and services online.
- Benefits
- Pensions
- Family
Before you apply
- Report changes in income or family size on the official portal promptly - overpayments usually have to be repaid.
- Free-childcare and child benefit schemes are applied for directly; no registration agent is needed.
Six signs a scheme website is fake
Fake benefit, scholarship and job-scheme sites copy official logos. These signs give them away.
- 1The domain is not a government oneA scheme name, a ministry logo or the national flag on a .com, .org, .in, .co or .online address proves nothing. Read the part right before the first single slash.
- 2You are asked to pay to register or applyApplying for government benefits, scholarships and registrations on the official portal is normally free. Fees for 'processing', 'registration' or 'guaranteed approval' are a classic scam.
- 3You are asked for an OTP, PIN or passwordNo government officer needs your one-time password, UPI or bank PIN. Anyone asking for it is trying to take over an account.
- 4The link came by SMS, WhatsApp or a social media adReal agencies rarely send sign-in links. Type the official address yourself or use this list.
- 5It promises guaranteed money or a deadline todayPressure and certainty are both warning signs. Official schemes publish eligibility rules and dates on their own portal.
- 6It asks you to install an app or APK from a linkOfficial government apps are listed on the official site and in the regular app stores. A side-loaded APK can read your messages and OTPs.
Family and childcare FAQ
Which is the official family portal in my country?
India: myScheme. United States: USAGov Benefit Finder, SNAP (USDA). United Kingdom: Benefits calculators, Childcare Choices. Canada: Benefits Finder, Employment Insurance, Canada Child Benefit. Australia: Services Australia. New Zealand: Inland Revenue. Singapore: SupportGoWhere. Ireland: Citizens Information, MyWelfare.
Does AltFTool check whether I am eligible?
No. AltF Impact asks for no personal details and makes no eligibility decision. Each official portal explains its own eligibility rules and is the only authoritative source.
How can I tell whether a portal is genuine?
Check that the domain is an official government one, such as gov.in, .gov, gov.uk, canada.ca, gov.au, govt.nz, gov.sg or gov.ie, or that it matches the address linked from this list. The AltF official website checker reads a pasted link and flags common warning signs.
Other needs
Every topic page compares the official portals across all eight countries.
- Benefits and welfare23 official portals
- Scholarships and student aid12 official portals
- Jobs, skills and apprenticeships17 official portals
- Startup and business support15 official portals
- Health coverage10 official portals
- Housing assistance9 official portals
- Pensions and seniors10 official portals
- Tax and digital ID13 official portals
- Disability support10 official portals
- Family and childcare13 official portals
Country editions
Each edition lists only official government portals for that country, grouped by what you need.
- IndiaAltF Bharat · 19 portalsOfficial domains: gov.in, nic.in
- United StatesAltF USA · 14 portalsOfficial domains: gov, mil, fed.us
- United KingdomAltF UK · 14 portalsOfficial domains: gov.uk, nhs.uk, gov.scot, gov.wales, nidirect.gov.uk
- CanadaAltF Canada · 11 portalsOfficial domains: canada.ca, gc.ca
- AustraliaAltF Australia · 12 portalsOfficial domains: gov.au
- New ZealandAltF New Zealand · 6 portalsOfficial domains: govt.nz
- SingaporeAltF Singapore · 9 portalsOfficial domains: gov.sg
- IrelandAltF Ireland · 8 portalsOfficial domains: gov.ie
Independent and unofficial. AltFTool is not affiliated with any government. Links go straight to the official source, which is always more current than this list. Sources last reviewed 1 November 2026. 93 official portals across 8 countries.