Basic allowance of the PAJE: Conditions, amount and payment

The basic allowance of the service of the young child’s welcome (PAJE) is intended for parents about to have a child, who have just had one or to adopt one. What conditions supervise the payment of this family service? How to request it from CAF? What is its amount? What are the resource ceilings not to be exceeded in 2025? Explanations.

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What is the basic allowance for the service of the young child?

CAF and MSA financial assistance for the birth of a child

The basic allowance of the service of the young child’s reception is a financial aid paid by CAF or MSA at the birth or adoption of a child in order to finance the expenses related to the maintenance and education of the child.

Birth bonus, preparation, CMG, the other components of the paje

This help is one of the four components of the PAJE with:

What are the conditions for affecting the basic allocation of the PAJE?

The benefit of this family service is subject to compliance with the following conditions:

• Have a dependent child under three years of age.
• Having income below a certain ceiling (the resources taken into account are those in N-2).

What are the resource ceilings and the amounts of the basic allocation of the PAJE in 2025?

The amount of the basic allocation of the PAJE in 2025 depends on the income affected in 2023 and the composition of the home.

Resource ceilings for a couple

Resource ceiling for an isolated person

What is the amount of the basic allowance of the PAJE in 2025 and 2026?

The amount of the basic allowance is different depending on the beneficiary’s situation.

For a couple having only one income

Here are the amounts, from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026, for a couple having only one income:

For a couple with two income

For an isolated person

How to apply for the basic allowance of CAF?

The basic allocation request for the PAJE is made to the CAF or the MSA by sending:

Regarding people under the MSA, the same procedure applies to agricultural social mutuality.

On what date does the payment of the basic allowance of the PAJE?

The paje is due from first day of the month following the birth of the child. The allowance is paid monthly by CAF or MSA for three years, until the third anniversary of the child.

Can we combine the basic allowance of the PAJE with other family benefits?

The basic allowance of the PAJE can be accumulated with the daily parental presence allowance (AJPP). On the other hand, it cannot be combined with:

• Family supplement.
• The basic allowance of the PAJE for another child under three years of age.

Until what age is this family performance paid?

The basic allowance is paid Until the month preceding the 3ᵉ anniversary of the child and until the 20ᵉ anniversary of the child in case of adoption. It is only paid one child both per family. However, this rule does not apply in the event of multiple births.