The French Social Security System Family benefits rates

Rates from April 1st 2026 to March 31 2027(1)
Benefit type Monthly amounts BMAF%(2) Means- tested Subject to the CRDS
Family benefits(3)
- for 2 children  €152.25 32 % no yes
- for 3 children  €347.32 73 % no yes
- for each additional child  €195.07 41 % no yes
- Increase for each child over 14(4)  €76.13 16 % no yes
Flat-rate allowance(3)  €96.27 20.234 % no yes
Family income supplement
- Base rate  €198.16 41.65 % yes yes
- Increased rate  €297.26 62.48 % yes yes
Family support allowance (ASF)
- Full rate  €267.63 56.25 % no yes
- Partial rate  €200.78 42.20 % no yes
Education allowance for a disabled child (AEEH)
- Basic allowance €153.01 32 % no no
- Supplement - 1st category €114.76 24 % no no
- Supplement - 2nd category
. Single parent increase
€310.80
€62.16
65 %
13 %
no no
- Supplement - 3rd category
. Single parent increase
€439.91
€86.07
92 %
18 %
no no
- Supplement - 4th category
. Single parent increase
€681.71
€272.55
142.57 %
57 %
no no
- Supplement - 5th category
. Single parent increase
€871.26
€349.06
182.21 %
73 %
no no
- Supplement - 6th category
. Single parent increase
€1,298.44
€511.63
-
107 %
no no
Daily parental attendance allowance (AJPP)
- Per day  €66.64 - no yes
- Per half-day  €33.32 - no yes
Supplement for expenses (monthly amounts)  €129.36 27.19 % yes yes
Early childhood benefits program (PAJE)
- Birth grant  €1,093.08 229,75 % yes yes
- Adoption grant  €2,186.17 459,50 % yes yes
- Basic allowance(5)
. Full rate €198.16 41.65 % yes yes
. Partial rate €99.09 20.825 % yes yes
- Shared child-rearing benefit (PrePare)
. Full rate  €459.69 96.62 % no yes
. Partial rate (Employment ≤ 50%)  €297.17 62.46 % no yes
. Partial rate (Employment between 50% and 80%)  €171.42 36.03 % no yes
- Supplement for free choice of childcare (CMG)(5)
Association or company
- which employs a registered childminder
. If income ≤ €24,333  €821.04 172.57 % yes yes
. If income between 24,333 and €54,075  €684.21 143.81 % yes yes
. If income > €54,075   €547.37 115.05 % no yes
- which employs a home child carer, or for a micro-crèche
. If income ≤ €24,333  €992.13 208.53 % yes yes
. If income between €24,333 and €54,075  €855.25 179.76 % yes yes
. If income > €54,075  €718.41 151 % no yes
Back-to-school allowance (ARS)(6)
For each child aged 6 to 10 €426.87 89.72 % yes yes
For each child aged 11 to 14 €450.41 94.67 % yes yes
For each child aged 15 to 18 €466.02 97.95 % yes yes
Moving allowance
(lump-sum payment)
Maximum for three children  €1,147.58 240 % yes no
For the 4th and each additional child €95.63 20 % yes no
Benefit for the death of a child
(one-time payment)
Maximum amount €2,307.73 485.05 % yes yes
Minimum amount €1,153.93 242.53 % yes yes

(1)  After CRDS withholding (0.5%).

(2) The monthly family benefits calculation basis (BMAF) is set by decree and is uprated on April 1st of each year. As from April 1st, 2026, it amounts to €478.16.

(3) Family benefits for households or people with dependent children are income-adjusted. The listed amounts apply to families whose annual income for year N-2 does not exceed €79,980  (for a family with 2 children), €86,644 (for a family with 3 children), €91,657 (for a family with 4 children) + €6,546 per additional child (for a family with more than 4 children). Family benefits for families whose annual income exceeds these amounts are divided by 2 or 4 depending on their income bracket. However, a supplement can be paid on a sliding scale if household income for calendar year N-2 is slightly higher than the applicable income ceiling.

(4) Does not apply to the elder of 2 children.

(5) The amounts shown are paid to a couple with a single dependent child under the age of 3.

(6) Upper income ceilings (year N-2) applicable for fall 2026:
- €28,956 for 1 child,
- €35,638 for 2 children,
- €42,320 for 3 children,
- €49,002 for 4 children.
- €6,682 per additional child.