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KidTrustFund: How Parents Should Prepare for the 2026 Child Account Rollout

A clear timeline and practical steps for parents preparing for the 2026 child account rollout. Activation/enrollment details are expected around May 2026 and contributions are expected to begin on July 4, 2026. Guidance covers documents to gather, who should be the household “go‑

March 19, 2026 | 5 min read

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Newborn benefits prep, organized for real life.

Start here, then continue on KidTrustFund to finish your checklist and paperwork for the 2026 window.

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