Money Child Tax Credit: Here’s how the Democrats’ $3,600-per-child plan would work February 9, 2021February 9, 2021 Aimee Picchi, Special to USA TODAY Comments Off on Child Tax Credit: Here’s how the Democrats’ $3,600-per-child plan would work The overhaul would expand the Child Tax Credit to up to $3,600 for children up to 6 years old, or $3,000 for children up to age 17.