Apparently child benefits doesn't get categorised under public funds but, family tax credits do.
You can claim child benefits for yours without worrying if it will effect your ilr application
Do not apply for your family tax credits until you have your ilr in your hand.
The resident wizard on these matters, joebloggs im sure will correct me if im wrong.
Btw dont expect the benefits to go far. My 7 week old son is consuming 2 tins of formula a week, that amounts to the weekly amount of benefit. Nevertheless its a great help
