In many developed and developing nations families receive a cash benefit from the government to help with the costs of raising children, which is known as:

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A family allowance is a cash benefit provided to families by government to assist with the costs of raising children. Welfare is a more general term that encompasses various government programs aimed at aiding individuals and families in need. Maternity benefits specifically refer to payments made to new mothers who are unable to work due to pregnancy or childbirth. A wage enhancer and EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit) are both programs designed to supplement the earnings of low-income workers, but do not specifically provide benefits for raising children.

In Many Developed and Developing Nations Families Receive a Cash