The federal Child Tax Benefit provides monthly payments on behalf of children under 18 years of age. It replaced the Family Allowance, Child Tax Credit and non-refundable Credit for Dependent Children. The Benefit came into effect January 1, 1993. The applicant is the person primarily responsible for the care and upbringing of the child, usually the mother. Assistance and applications are availabe on request from your local Tax Services Office. The address is listed under Revenue Canada in the Government of Canada section of the telephone book. For additional information call toll-free: 1-800-387-1193 or TTY 1-800-665-0354.