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Shared Child Education Benefit (PreParE)
Verified 18 August 2022 - Legal and Administrative Information Directorate (Prime Minister)
The shared child-rearing benefit (PreParE) is part of the child-rearing benefit (Paje). It allows one or both parents with at least one dependent child under 3 years of age (or under 20 years of age in the case of adoption) to stop or reduce their work in order to take care of them. The duration of the payment depends on the number of dependent children and the family situation. In some cases it may be limited to 1to child's birthday. In case of inactivity before receiving this benefit, the parent may receive training.
What applies to you ?
If you have at least 3 dependent children, you can choose between the shared child education benefit and the shared child education benefit increased.
The increased PreParE has a higher amount than the PreParE, but it is paid for less time.
Warning
the choice between PreParE and Enhanced PreParE is final.
General case
PreParE is a financial aid paid by the Caf: titleContent or MSA: titleContent parents leaving or cutting down their work to care for their child(s) under 3 years of age.
You are entitled to PreParE if you meet the following 3 conditions:
- You have at least one child under 3 years (or under 20 years in case of adoption)
- You have completely or partially interrupted your professional activity
- You have posted at least 8 quarters of old age contributions (over a reference period that varies according to the number of children).
PreParE can be attributed to a single parent or to both. They can perceive it simultaneously or successively.
Interruption or reduction of professional activity
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You have a self-employed activity
You must prove that you have reduced or ceased your activity. Ask your Caf: titleContent or your MSA: titleContent.
You work in the public service
You can take a parental leave or part-time duty.
Old-age contribution period
You must justifyat least 8 contribution quarters during a reference period preceding the birth, adoption or reception of the child concerned. The length of the reference period varies depending on the number of dependent children.
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1 dependent child
You have to account for 8 quarters of old age contributions in the last 2 years.
Please note
quarters validated through compensated unemployment are not included.
2 dependent children
You have to show at least 8 quarters of old age contributions in the last 4 years.
Please note
if you apply for the benefit after your child's birth, adoption or reception, the reference period is the one before your application.
3 or more dependent children
You have to show at least 8 quarters of old age contributions in the last 5 years.
Please note
if you apply for the benefit after your child's birth, adoption or reception, the reference period is the one before your application.
Caf
You do not yet receive a Caf service
You must complete and send to your Caf the forms cerfa n°11423 (status report) and n°12324 (PreParE application).
You already receive benefits from the Caf
Make sure your situation is up to date in your personal space on the Caf website. Complete and send to your Caf the cerfa form n°12324 (PreParE request).
MSA
You're not an allocator
You must complete and send to your MSA forms cerfa No. 11423 (status report) and No. 12324 (PreParE application).
Application for Shared Child Education Benefit (PreParE, Paje) - MSA
You are already an allocator
Make sure your situation is up to date in your personal space on the MSA website. Complete and send to your MSA the cerfa form n°12324 (PreParE request).
FYI
if you are on maternity, paternity, adoption or sick leave, you must wait until the end of the compensation to send the claim.
Parent Status | Monthly Amount |
|---|---|
Completely interrupted activity | €422.21 |
Part Time (50% maximum | €272.94 |
Part-time (between 50% and 80%) | €157.45 |
It is possible to accumulate 2 simultaneous PreParE within a couple.
However, the total amount of the 2 benefits may not exceed €422.21.
Payment period following birth
The length of the payment varies depending on the number of dependent children and the family situation.
FYI
in the event of the death of the child, the benefit is automatically extended by 3 months after the death.
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For a couple
1 child
6 months for each parent up to 1to child's birthday.
The right is open from 1to month full on parental leave.
The PreParE is paid monthly, due (January paid at the beginning of February, etc.)
From 2 children
Maximum 24 months for each parent up to 3e birthday of your youngest child.
Attention the duration of your entitlement is reduced by the number of months of postnatal (or adoption) daily allowance.
Example :
For 2e as a child, the mother can collect the benefit for 21 months (by removing the duration of the postnatal leave) and the father for 1 year until the child's 3 years.
The right is open from 1to month full on parental leave.
The PreParE is paid monthly, due (January paid at the beginning of February, etc).
Isolated parent
1 child
Up to 1to child's birthday
The right is open from 1to month full on parental leave.
The PreParE is paid monthly, due (January paid at the beginning of February, etc).
From 2 children
Up to 3e birthday of your youngest
The right is open from 1to month full on parental leave.
The PreParE is paid monthly, due (January paid at the beginning of February, etc).
Payment period following adoption
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For a couple
1 child
You can benefit from PreParE for the first 12 months of the child's presence in your home.
Parents can share the benefit.
The right is open from 1to month full on parental leave.
The PreParE is paid monthly, due (January paid at the beginning of February, etc).
From 2 children
You can benefit from PreParE during the first 12 months of the child's presence. in your home. Secondly, if the child has not reached the age of 3 years, the right may be extended to that age.
Parents can share the benefit.
Warning
the length of your entitlement is reduced by the number of months you receive for your adoption leave.
The right is open from 1to month full on parental leave.
The PreParE is paid monthly, due (January paid at the beginning of February, etc).
Isolated parent
1 child
You can benefit from PreParE for the first 12 months of the child's presence in your home.
From 2 children
You can benefit from PreParE during the first 12 months of the child's presence. in your home. Secondly, if the child has not reached the age of 3 years, the right may be extended to that age.
Warning
the length of your entitlement is reduced by the number of months you receive for your adoption leave.
Extension of payment
The PreParE payment can be extended if you meet the following 3 conditions:
- You have at least 2 dependent children
- You have not found a crèche or other reception service
- Your resources are below the family complement
You will continue to receive the benefit until September following your child's birthday.
Please note
if you are a couple, at least one of the 2 parents must have a professional activity.
Income | Full Rate PreParE | Partial Rate PreParE |
|---|---|---|
Maternity, paternity or adoption benefits | No. Except for 1to month of PreParE payment if you have only 1 dependent child. | No. Unless payment of PreParE has commenced before payment of the allowances. |
Sick or accident at work Leave Allowances | No. Except for 1to month of PreParE payment if you have only 1 dependent child. | No. Unless payment of PreParE has commenced before payment of the allowances. |
Unemployment benefits | No. But you can ask to suspend your allocations that will resume at the end of the PreParE rights. | No. Unless payment of PreParE has commenced before payment of the allowances. |
Family supplement | No | No |
Salary | No. Except 2 months in case of resumption of work if the child is 18 to 29 months old and the parent has at least 2 dependent children. | No (for unworked time) |
Paid leave allowances | No | No |
Pension and invalidity | No | No |
Caf
Change of family status
Quickly report any changes to your family situation.
Example :
Being a couple can open up new rights for you. Ask your Caf: titleContent.
Change of domicile
You can report your change of address using the online address change service:
MSA
Change of family status
Quickly report any changes to your family situation.
Example :
Being a couple can open up new rights for you. Ask your MSA: titleContent.
You can also go there or send the form cerfa 11423 by mail.
Change of domicile
You can report your change of address using the online address change service:
Please note
if you change departments, the MSA in your home of departure will automatically transfer the file to your new caisse. This transfer will take place as soon as your new address is registered.
Enhanced PreParE
Enhanced PreParE is financial assistance paid by the Caf: titleContent or MSA: titleContent parents who leave their work to care for their child(s) under 3 years of age.
You can claim PreParE increased if you meet the following 3 conditions:
- You have at least 3 children
- You have stopped working
- You have posted at least 8 quarters of old age contributions in the past 5 years
PreParE can be attributed to a single parent or to both. They can perceive it simultaneously or successively.
Business interruption
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You are a private sector employee
You must take parental leave full-time.
You have a self-employed activity
You must prove that you have ceased your activity. Ask your Caf: titleContent or your MSA: titleContent.
You work in the public service
You must take parental leave.
Old-age contribution period
You must provide proof of at least 8 quarters of old-age contributions in the 5 years preceding the birth, adoption or reception of the child concerned.
Please note
if you apply for the benefit after the birth or adoption of your child, the reference period is the one before your application.
Caf
You do not yet receive a Caf service
You must complete and send to your Caf the forms cerfa no. 11423 (status report) and no. 12324 (PreParE application).
You already receive benefits from the Caf
Make sure your situation is up to date in your personal space on the Caf website. Complete and send to your Caf the cerfa form no. 12324 (PreParE request).
MSA
You're not an allocator
You must complete and send to your MSA forms cerfa No. 11423 (status report) and No. 12324 (PreParE application).
Application for Shared Child Education Benefit (PreParE, Paje) - MSA
You are already an allocator
Make sure your situation is up to date in your personal space on the MSA website. Complete and send to your MSA the cerfa form no. 12324 (PreParE request).
FYI
if you are on maternity, paternity, adoption or sick leave, you must wait until the end of the compensation to send the claim.
€690.13 per month.
It is not possible to receive the increased PreParE for part-time work.
Warning
If you and your spouse (married, married or cohabiting) choose to collect the increased PreParE for the same month, the sum of your 2 rights is limited to €690.13 for the month concerned.
The length of the payment varies depending on your family situation.
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For a couple
Maximum 8 months for each parent, up to 1to birthday of the youngest child.
Warning
the length of your entitlement is reduced by the number of months compensated by virtue of your maternity/adoption leave.
The right is open from 1to month full on parental leave.
Increased PreParE is paid monthly, due (January paid at the beginning of February, etc.)
FYI
in the event of the death of the child, the benefit is automatically extended by 3 months after the death.
Isolated parent
Up to 1to birthday of your youngest child.
Warning
the length of your entitlement is reduced by the number of months compensated by virtue of your maternity/adoption leave.
The right is open from 1to month full on parental leave.
Increased PreParE is paid monthly, due (January paid at the beginning of February, etc.)
FYI
in the event of the death of the child, the benefit is automatically extended by 3 months after the death.
Allowances or allowances | Override |
|---|---|
Paid leave allowances | No |
Maternity, paternity or adoption benefits | No |
Sick or accident at work Leave Allowances | No |
Unemployment benefits | No |
Family supplement | No |
Caf
Change of family status
Quickly report any changes to your family situation.
Example :
Being a couple can open up new rights for you. Ask your Caf: titleContent.
Change of domicile
You can report your change of address using the online address change service:
MSA
Change of family status
Quickly report any changes to your family situation.
Example :
Being a couple can open up new rights for you. Ask your MSA: titleContent.
You can also go there or send the form cerfa 11423 by mail.
Change of domicile
You can report your change of address using the online address change service:
Please note
if you change departments, the MSA in your home of departure will automatically transfer the file to your new caisse. This transfer will take place as soon as your new address is registered.
- Social Security Code: Articles L531-1 to L531-10Article L531-4
- Social Security Code: items D531-1 to D531-26Item D531-4 to D531-16-1
- Social Security Code: items R552-1 to R552-3Monthly family benefits (beginning and end of entitlement)
- Social Security Code: Articles L532-1 and L532-2No cumulation
- Inter-ministerial instruction of 28 March 2022 on the upgrading of family benefits in mainland and overseas to 1 April 2021 (PDF - 15.9 MB)