We know that many caregivers are under financial pressure and that caregivers need more support to care for tamariki. We also know that financial assistance is inequitable for caregivers caring for children outside the State care system. We know that some caregivers outside of State care are not able to access financial assistance simply because the care arrangement is short term or they don't know how long it will be for. That's why the bill will extend eligibility for the orphan's benefit and the unsupported child's benefit to caregivers in these kinds of situations. Now, this will ensure that caregivers who have stepped up to take on the care of a child whose parents are unable to care for them will be financially supported to do so, despite the care arrangement being short term or for an unknown or uncertain period of time. 