Families with three or more children: monthly aid intended for households with modest incomes is paid by the Caf.
Having a large family also means facing greater daily expenses. To support households raising at least three children, the Family Allowance Fund (Caf) offers the family supplement. This monthly helpsubject to resource conditions, makes it possible to reduce the budget of large families a little.
Who can benefit from the family supplement?
THE family supplement is a very specific aid from Caf. It is awarded under certain conditions. If you have three or more children, aged under 21 and the youngest has already celebrated his third birthday, you will then be able to benefit from it, in addition to the family allowance paid from the second child. The family supplement is nevertheless paid under means conditions.
What is the amount of the family supplement in 2026?
The amount of the family supplement depends on household income and the number of dependent children. Between April 1, 2026 and March 31, 2027, basic aid amounts to 198.16 euros per monthwhether you live as a couple or alone. It can be increased in certain cases, until reaching 297.26 euros. Please note that the family supplement cannot be combined with the basic allowance or with the PreParE (shared child education benefit).
What are the 2026 resource ceilings for the family supplement?
The family supplement is calculated for each family based on the categorical net income for the year 2024 for 2026. Please note that if you exceed the resource ceiling by very little, you can benefit from a differential allowance. Ask your Caf for more information. Here are the resource ceilings in 2026 depending on the situation:
| Dependent children | Single parent or Couple with 2 incomes | Couple with one income |
| 3 children | €27,367 | €22,372 |
| 4 children | €31,096 | €26,101 |
| Per additional child | + €3,729 | + €3,729 |
Up to what age can you receive the family supplement?
The family supplement is paid to large families whose children are between 3 and 21 years old. The payment ends as soon as “you have less than 3 dependent children under 21 years old remaining, or if you have a new child under 3 years old”specifies the Public Service website.
What are the steps to benefit from the family supplement?
No action is required to benefit from it. Indeed, if you are entitled to it, the tax services automatically transmit your household information to the Caf if you meet the eligibility conditions.
- Family of 3 children or more: family supplement: https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F13214#:~:text=Comment%20est%20vers%C3%A9%20le%20compl%C3%A9ment,de%20moins%20de%203%20ans.
