Family Allowances 2026: Age Increase Delayed to 18 Years

Changes to Family Allowances in 2026

A significant change affects family allowances (allocations familiales) in 2026: the age at which the supplement for older children applies has been pushed back from 14 to 18 years for children born from January 1, 2025. Explore our banking section for more financial information.

What's Changing?

Previous System (births before 2025):

Standard allocation from birth to 14 years
Increased amount (+50%) from 14 to 20 years

New System (births from 2025):

Standard allocation from birth to 18 years
No age-based increase before 18

Financial Impact

For a family with two children, the monthly impact of the age increase delay:

Family Type	Old System (14+)	New System	Monthly Difference
2 children	€156.54	€141.99	-€14.55
3 children	€178.31	€161.95	-€16.36
4 children	€212.46	€193.15	-€19.31

Amounts for middle-income bracket families (2026 rates)

Who Is Affected?

Immediately Affected

Families with children born in 2025 or later
The change becomes noticeable when these children reach age 14

Not Affected

Children born before January 1, 2025
These children keep the previous rules

Other Family Benefits in 2026

Unchanged Benefits

**Birth bonus (PAJE)**: €1,066.31 (income-tested)
**Allocation rentrée scolaire**: Same rates as 2025
**Complément familial**: €182.31/month

Revalorization

Family benefits will be adjusted +0.9% in April 2026.

How to Manage the Change

Budget Planning

Calculate the long-term impact for your family
Consider the delay when planning future expenses

Maximize Other Benefits

Ensure you receive all eligible benefits
Check CAF simulator for complete entitlements

Update Your Situation

Report any changes (income, family composition) to CAF
Verify your online CAF account details

Frequently Asked Questions

**Does this apply to my current children?**

Only children born from January 1, 2025 are affected.

**Will there be compensation measures?**

No specific compensation has been announced.

**How are allocations calculated?**

Based on family size, income level, and children's ages.

Sources

Family benefit amounts are adjusted annually. Check the CAF website for current rates.