Section actions
Duration: Application — 30 to 45 min; update — 10 to 15 min
Cost: Free (CAF payments)
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Who this guide is for
Section actions
- All families with children (especially 2 or more)
- Tenant families or in the process of repayment of loans (APL)
- Active Parents Paying a Custody Mode (CMG)
To be prepared in advance
Section actions
- Statement of resources (previous year's income)
- Family Booklet
- Proof of domicile — e.g. electricity bill, lease or insurance
- RIB for payments
Step-by-step procedure
Section actions
- 1Create an account at caf.fr. If you already have an alloting number, keep it under your hand. Otherwise, open an account from scratch. It's free and usually takes less than an hour.
- 2Ask for the help you need: family allowances, PACE (early childhood care), APL (personalized housing assistance) and CMG (free choice of child care).
- 3If you have your child in custody, check with the CMG. It finances part of the costs for an approved mode of custody.
- 4Update your situation as soon as a change occurs: income, home composition, address, start or end of activity.
- 5If you wait too long, the CAF may recalculate your entitlements and ask you to repay an overpayment (undue).
Main CAF benefits for families
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| Benefit | For whom | Condition | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| APL | Tenants/owners | Depending on resources and housing | Variable |
| Family allowances (AF) | Families 2+ children | Children up to 20 years | Depending on income |
| PAJE | Family children up to 3 years | Birth/adoption | Premium + base |
| CMG | Need for custody | Parents with an approved custody mode | Part of the cost |
Common mistakes
Section actions
- Tarder to report a change in income or composition of the household.
- Forget to check the APL while housing weighs heavily in the budget.
- Let the account data become false after a move or change of activity.
Official sources
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Important remark
Family benefits and school rules depend on resources, the composition of the household and the department. This information is general; check your rights with the CAF, the town hall and the school.
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