Over 14,000 families in Lanarkshire have benefitted from the introduction of the Scottish Child Payment.
The most recent Scottish Government figures demonstrate how many families in the area have benefitted from the support since its introduction in February to June 30.
A total of 8325 families in North Lanarkshire had a total of 28,410 payments worth £1.39m.
In neighbouring South Lanarkshire, 6155 families had 21,275 payments totalling £1.05m.
So far, across Scotland 108,000 children have benefitted from the payment which provides eligible families with £10 per week.
Airdrie and Shotts MSP, Neil Gray, told Lanarkshire Live : “The Scottish Child Payment has been described by charities as game-changing and we are seeing that difference across Scotland and it is fantastic to see it make such a difference to the lives of families in North Lanarkshire too.
“Not only is the Scottish Child Payment giving low-income families extra support but coupled with other payments such as the Best Start Grant and Best Start Foods, eligible families could receive up to £5,200 extra by the time their child turns six.
“I would urge any families in Airdrie & Shotts who have not yet applied to do so.
“In Scotland, we are building a social security system built on fairness, dignity and respect.”