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Mother Baby Nutrition Supplement

This is a monthly financial benefit for low income pregnant mothers and for families with children under the age of one; the applicant must be a permanent resident of Newfoundland and Labrador.  It is intended to help with the cost of extra food during pregnancy and infancy.

How do I receive the benefit?

• If your individual or family net income does not exceed $24,183 you may be eligible for this benefit
• If you are pregnant, contact the Coordinator at 1-800-508-4788 to apply and if you are eligible, the benefit will be deposited monthly (mail option is also available)
• If your child is already born, complete the Canada Child Tax Benefit Application (www.cra-arc.gc.ca ). The MBNS will then be included with the Newfoundland and Labrador Child Benefit and Canada Child Tax Benefit, which is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency. This benefit continues until the month before your child turns one.

How much is the Benefit?

If eligible, you will receive $60 a month. During the month of your child’s birth, there will be an additional one-time payment of $90.

Other Supports

There are many community supports throughout the province that are available to women during pregnancy and throughout the child’s first year of life. To find out more about the services in your area please call 1-800-508-4788.