Family of 3 or more children: family supplement
Verified 01 April 2024 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
What is the family supplement? It is a benefit that is paid on income to persons who have at least 3 children all at least 3 years of age to be charged. There's no no gait to do to get it. The amount varies only according to the level of income. Here are the rules to know.
Conditions related to children
You must have at least 3 dependent children, all over 3 and under 21.
Conditions of resources
Your resources must not exceed an amount determined according to your family situation.
It's the categorical net income of 2022 which is taken into account for 2024.
Dependent children aged 3 years to less than 21 years | Couple with 1 income | Couple with 2 incomes | Lone parent |
|---|---|---|---|
3 children | €41,933 | €51,296 | €51,296 |
4 children | €48,922 | €58,285 | €58,285 |
Per additional child | €6,989 | €6,989 | €6,989 |
There are 2 revenues in the couple when each of the 2 receives professional income for an amount at least equal (in 2022) to €5,594
If resources are only slightly above the resource cap, you receive a differential allocation.
Please note
If you live in a overseas department (Dom), the conditions of award and the amount of the family supplement are different. Information is available on the Caf site.
You do not have to take any action, because the tax authorities automatically transmit the information to the family allowance fund (Caf) or to the agricultural social mutual society (MSA).
The declaration must be made only if such transmission has not been made.
Depending on your income, you receive either the basic amount or the increased amount.
Revenue caps differ depending on who you are:
- As a couple
- Or single parent
Torque
Dependent children aged 3 years to less than 21 years | Income level | Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|
Couple with 2 incomes | Couple with 1 income | ||
3 children | €25,653 or less | €20,971 or less | €289.98 |
Enter €25,653 and €51,296 | Enter €20,971 and €41,933 | €193.31 | |
4 children | €29,148 or less | €24,466 or less | €289.98 |
Enter €29,148and €58,285 | Enter €24,466 and €48,922 | €193.31 | |
Lone parent
Dependent children aged 3 years to less than 21 years | Annual Resources | Amount |
|---|---|---|
3 children | Less than or equal to €25,653 | €289.98 |
Greater than €25,653 and less than or equal €51,296 | €193.31 | |
4 children | Less than or equal to €29,148 | €289.98 |
Greater than €29,148 and less than or equal €58,285 | €193.31 |
The family supplement shall be paid each month from 3e birthday of your youngest child.
Its payment ends when the conditions to benefit from it are no longer met.
Example :
You have less than 3 children under the age of 21, you have a new child under the age of 3, the eldest of your family of 3 has turned 21.
Caf
Change in family situation
Quickly report any changes in your family situation (e.g. birth of a child, marital relationship, separation, unemployment).
Change of domicile
You can report your change of address using the online change of address service:
MSA
Change in family situation
Quickly report any changes in your family situation (e.g. birth of a child, marital relationship, separation, unemployment).
Example :
Being in a couple can open up new rights. Inquire with your MSA: titleContent.
You can also go on site or submit the form cerfa no. 11423 by mail.
Change of domicile
You can report your change of address using the online change of address service:
Please note
if you change your department, the MSA of your home will automatically transfer the file to your new cash register. This transfer will take place as soon as your new address is registered.
Who can help me?
Find who can answer your questions in your region
If you are dependent on the general diet
Family Allowance Fund (Caf)If you are dependent on the farm plan
Mutual Social Agricultural Organization (MSA)
Conditions of award
Conditions of resources
Monthly family benefits (start and end of entitlement)
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National Fund for Family Allowances (Cnaf)