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To be eligible for family allowances, you must have at least 2 dependent children under 20 years old. The amount of benefits varies based on your resources, the number of dependent children, and their ages.
Residency conditions differ based on your nationality:
If you are French: You must be in one of the following situations:
If you are foreign: You must be in one of the following situations:
Note: The rules are different in overseas departments.
The process differs depending on whether you are under CAF (Caisse d'allocations familiales) or MSA (Mutualité sociale agricole).
If you are already a beneficiary: CAF automatically grants family allowances as soon as it is informed of a 2nd dependent child. You must declare the birth by sending a copy of the family record book or the child's birth certificate.
If you are not a beneficiary: You must fill out cerfa forms n°11423 and n°10397 and send them to your CAF. Specify your place of residence before downloading the forms.
If you are already a beneficiary: MSA automatically grants family allowances as soon as it is informed of a 2nd dependent child. You must declare the birth by sending a copy of the family record book or the child's birth certificate.
If you are not a beneficiary: You must register online on the MSA website via "My private space".
The amount of allowances varies based on your resources. The net taxable income for 2024 is taken into account for assessing your rights for the year 2026. It must not exceed a limit that varies according to your situation.
| Resources | Base amount | Increase at 14 years (child born before March 1, 2012) or 18 years (child born after March 1, 2012) |
|---|---|---|
| €79,980 or less | €152.25 + €76.13 only for the 2nd child | - |
| Between €79,980 and €106,604 inclusive | €76.13 + €38.07 only for the 2nd child | - |
| More than €106,604 | €38.07 + €19.03 only for the 2nd child | - |
| Resources | Base amount | Increase per child |
|---|---|---|
| €86,644 or less | €347.32 | + €76.13 per child |
| Between €86,644 and €113,268 inclusive | €173.67 | + €38.07 per child |
| More than €113,268 | €86.83 | + €19.03 per child |
| Resources | Base amount | Increase per child |
|---|---|---|
| €93,308 or less | €542.39 | + €76.13 per child |
| Between €93,308 and €119,932 inclusive | €271.20 | + €38.07 per child |
| More than €119,932 | €135.60 | + €19.03 per child |
When a child turns 20, they cease to be counted as a dependent child. For a family with at least 3 children, this loss can be significant. To mitigate this reduction, a temporary flat-rate allowance is paid if the following 3 conditions are met:
The application for family allowances is free.
Processing times vary depending on the fund (CAF or MSA) and the completeness of the file. It is recommended to submit the application as soon as the conditions are met.
To be eligible for family allowances, you must have at least 2 dependent children under 20 years old. The amount of benefits varies based on your resources, the number of dependent children, and their ages.
Residency conditions differ based on your nationality:
If you are French: You must be in one of the following situations:
If you are foreign: You must be in one of the following situations:
Note: The rules are different in overseas departments.
The process differs depending on whether you are under CAF (Caisse d'allocations familiales) or MSA (Mutualité sociale agricole).
If you are already a beneficiary: CAF automatically grants family allowances as soon as it is informed of a 2nd dependent child. You must declare the birth by sending a copy of the family record book or the child's birth certificate.
If you are not a beneficiary: You must fill out cerfa forms n°11423 and n°10397 and send them to your CAF. Specify your place of residence before downloading the forms.
If you are already a beneficiary: MSA automatically grants family allowances as soon as it is informed of a 2nd dependent child. You must declare the birth by sending a copy of the family record book or the child's birth certificate.
If you are not a beneficiary: You must register online on the MSA website via "My private space".
The amount of allowances varies based on your resources. The net taxable income for 2024 is taken into account for assessing your rights for the year 2026. It must not exceed a limit that varies according to your situation.
| Resources | Base amount | Increase at 14 years (child born before March 1, 2012) or 18 years (child born after March 1, 2012) |
|---|---|---|
| €79,980 or less | €152.25 + €76.13 only for the 2nd child | - |
| Between €79,980 and €106,604 inclusive | €76.13 + €38.07 only for the 2nd child | - |
| More than €106,604 | €38.07 + €19.03 only for the 2nd child | - |
| Resources | Base amount | Increase per child |
|---|---|---|
| €86,644 or less | €347.32 | + €76.13 per child |
| Between €86,644 and €113,268 inclusive | €173.67 | + €38.07 per child |
| More than €113,268 | €86.83 | + €19.03 per child |
| Resources | Base amount | Increase per child |
|---|---|---|
| €93,308 or less | €542.39 | + €76.13 per child |
| Between €93,308 and €119,932 inclusive | €271.20 | + €38.07 per child |
| More than €119,932 | €135.60 | + €19.03 per child |
When a child turns 20, they cease to be counted as a dependent child. For a family with at least 3 children, this loss can be significant. To mitigate this reduction, a temporary flat-rate allowance is paid if the following 3 conditions are met:
The application for family allowances is free.
Processing times vary depending on the fund (CAF or MSA) and the completeness of the file. It is recommended to submit the application as soon as the conditions are met.