There has been no change to the definition of a ‘qualified parent’ for the purpose of OFP/ JST. Section 172(1) of the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 defines a qualified adult as ‘the parent, step-parent, adoptive parent or legal guardian of at least one relevant child, who normally resides with that person’. Therefore, in general, people who take in a child from Ukraine will not meet the definition of the qualified parent for OFP/JST.
However, in cases where a person is already in receipt of a DSP payment including OFP/JST (in respect of another child/ren) i.e., they are already considered a qualified parent, they may be able to claim an IQC for the child from Ukraine.
Please note! If your personal or family circumstances change you must notify your Local Intreo Office to avoid sanctions.
