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We l f a r e Bene f i t s
allowance for the period of paternity leave
taken after the child has been born. After
the period of maternity allowance has
come to an end, one of the parents can
apply for parental allowance. The parental
allowance period ends when the child is
about nine months old.
.
Kela/Fpa pays a monthly child benefit for
children under the age of 17 residing in
Finland.
For a complete list of benefits for families with
children, see
. All benefits for families
with children can be applied for on Kela's website.
