What are the different family benefits?

In France, family benefits are social assistance paid by CAF to families who have one or more dependent children. Family allowances, bonus at birth, family supplement, basic allocation of the PAJE … There are different categories of family benefits. What are the conditions to be able to benefit from it? Here is everything you need to know.

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What is a family service in France?

The different categories of family services paid by the Family Allowance Fund or the MSA

In France, family services are divided into several categories:

• the services linked to the birth and reception of early childhood,
• General maintenance services,
• Special assignment services.

They are paid by CAF or MSA.

Definition of social security code

In all, more than twenty family benefits are granted to families according to their family situation and their income. According to article 512-1 of the Social Security Code, “any French or foreign person residing in France, with their responsibility one or more children living in France, benefits for these children family services”.

What are the conditions for reaching family services?

The age of children must not exceed 20 years

Family services are paid to people (married, PACS, in free union, alone) who are responsible children under the age of 20without activity or touching monthly remuneration less than 55% Smic. The beneficiaries must assume the effective and permanent charge (food, housing, clothing) of their legitimate, natural, adoptive or collected children.

Note : The age condition widens up to 21 years for housing aid and helping large families with low resources (family supplement).

Reside in France

Family services are aimed at employees, self -employed workers as well as people justifying any professional activity residing in France.

Do not exceed the income threshold

Family services are subject to income conditions. Beyond a certain threshold, families cannot claim it or the amount of services paid is lower. The payment of services can also be conditioned by the number and age of children.

What are the family benefits paid by CAF specific to the birth or reception of a child?

Known under the acronym PAJE (benefit of reception of the young child), this family service is available in four social aid: the basic allowance, the bonus at birth or the adoption, the shared education of the child’s education and the complement of free choice of the daycare.

The basic allowance of the service of the young child’s reception (PAJE)

The basic allocation of the PAJE is paid monthly to ensure the expenses linked to the education of children from 0 to 3 years old. Parents’ income must not exceed an updated ceiling each year. It takes into account the resources of year N-2.

The bonus on adoption or birth

The adoption bonus and the birth premium are paid at the beginning of the 7ᵉ months of pregnancy, provided that family revenues do not exceed a certain ceiling.

The complement of the free choice of childcare mode (CMG)

The complement of the free choice of childcare is an aid paid to the parents who work or are beneficiaries of the RSA. It participates in the costs caused by child care by a childminder or in a crèche. The amount of the CMG varies depending on the income of parents, age and number of children.

The shared education of the child’s education

The prepare is paid to the parents who are obliged to reduce or stop their professional activity To take care of their children. Its amount depends on the degree of activity reduction.

What are the so -called “maintenance” family services?

General maintenance services give the right to other social assistance for families.

Family allowance (AF)

Family allowances are paid from the birth of the second child of the home in mainland France and the first in the French overseas departments. This family service is conditioned by household resources and its composition.

The family supplement

As for the family supplement, it concerns families of at least 3 children, aged 3 to 21. Again, the sum paid varies according to the level of resources and the number of children.

Family support allowance

The family support allowance is established to compensate for the loss of one or both parents. To obtain it, you have to live alone, reside in France, have at least one dependent child.

What are the family services with special assignment?

Aid whose amount is not subject to means conditions

Family services with special assignment are paid in special circumstances. They mainly concern households who have a disabled child or whose pathology (physical or mental) initiates specific costs, and forces parents to decrease their working time. In parallel, the flat -rate allowance for the death of a child under the age of 25 can also be paid.

AEEH and AAH for disabled children and adults

The education allowance of the disabled child (AEEH) is not subject to resource conditions. It is paid for children under the age of 20 whose handicap leads to an incapacity of at least 80 %. This estimate is between 50 and 79 % for home care or if it resides in a specialized establishment.

A supplement can possibly be paid according to each situation. It is available in six categories. Isolated parents can benefit from an increase included. For children over 20 years of age, you have to apply for an allocation to disabled adults (AAH).

AJPP for a temporary interruption of its profession

The daily parental presence allowance (AJPP) is provided to parents who must interrupt their professional activity temporarily. This family service requires a medical certificate and a justification for the parental presence leave. The child must have a disability, illness or serious accident.

The back -to -school allowance or bonus

In a different register, the back -to -school allowance is also part of the family services with special assignment. It is worth for older children From 6 to 18 years old. Its amount depends on the age of the child and is the subject of an annual review at the start of the school year. On average, the estimated sum is approximately 400 euros.