The Child Tax Credit is calculated as part of your tax return, it is not paid separately to you. If you claimed a dependent on your return, assuming you qualified to claim them and the credit, it was included as part of your tax return/refund. This article is a good resource for the requirements to claim the Child Tax Credit: 2023 and 2024 Child Tax Credit: Top 7 Requirements
Based on how you fill out your W-4 withholding statement, you can get the credit "early" by withholding less taxes in each paycheck (assuming your employment is a W-2 job). Some may choose to do this, but it will result in a lower refund or possibly in a balance due when your tax return is prepared.
This W-4 calculator is a good resource if you want to change withholdings and or to see how your refund may be affected: W-4 Calculator 2024
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