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You do not select the Child Tax credit (CTC). If you are entitled to it, TurboTax (TT) will automatically give it to you.
If you think you qualify, and TT missed it, In TurboTax (TT), enter at:
Federal Taxes Tab
Deductions & Credits
-Scroll down to:
-You and your family
--Child and Other Dependent credit
If you have entered a dependent child who is under the age of 17 and you have entered your income from working, the CTC is added automatically to your tax form. See lines 19 and 28 of your Form 1040.
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900923-what-is-the-child-tax-credit
Look at your 2023 Form 1040 to see the child-related credits you received
PREVIEW 1040
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901539-how-do-i-preview-my-turbotax-online-return-before-filing
Child Tax Credit line 19
Credit for Other Dependents line 19
Earned Income Credit line 27
Additional Child Tax Credit line 28
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