Basic allowance of the Paye in case of adoption of a child
Verified 01 January 2026 - Public Service / Directorate of Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
What is the Early Childhood Care Benefit (ECCB) Basic Allowance? It is an aid intended to finance the expenses related to the maintenance and education of a child. It is paid on a monthly basis, on a means-tested basis. We present you the information to know.
What applies to you ?
Adoption of a child
You are entitled to the allowance at the time of the child's arrival in the home if you have adopted a child or if you have taken in a child for adoption.
The allowance is paid regardless of the age of the child, up to the age of 20.
Resource cap
To be eligible for the birth bonus, your resources must not exceed an amount determined according to your family situation. It's the categorical net income of 2024 which is taken into account for 2026. The rules are different if you are lone parent :
Couple
Number of dependent child(ren) (born or unborn) | Couple with 2 incomes | Couple with a single income |
|---|---|---|
1 child | €49,054 | €37,118 |
2 children | €56,478 | €44,542 |
3 children | €65,386 | €53,450 |
Per additional child | €8,908 | €8,908 |
There are 2 revenues if each receives an annual amount of €6,306 or more (in 2024) from an occupational activity or daily allowances for accidents at work or occupational diseases.
Single parent
Number of dependent children (born or unborn) | Resource cap |
|---|---|
1 child | €49,054 |
2 children | €56,478 |
3 children | €65,386 |
Per additional child | €8,908 |
The basic allowance is paid automatically if you are entitled to the adoption premium.
The situation differs depending on whether you are a couple or a single parent:
Couple
Couple with 1 income
Number of dependent children | Income | Amount |
|---|---|---|
1 child | Less than €31,066 | €196.59 |
Enter €31,066 and €37,118 | €98.30 | |
2 children | Less than €37,279 | €196.59 |
Enter €37,279 and €44,542 | €98.30 | |
3 children | Less than €44,735 | €196.59 |
Enter €44,735 and €53,450 | €98.30 |
Couple with 2 incomes
Number of dependent children | Income | Amount |
|---|---|---|
1 child | Less than €41,055 | €196.59 |
Enter €41,055 and €49,054 | €98.30 | |
2 children | Less than €47,268 | €196.59 |
Enter €47,268 and €56,478 | €98.30 | |
3 children | Less than €54,724 | €196.59 |
Enter €54,724 and €65,386 | €98.30 |
Single parent
Number of dependent children | Income | Amount |
|---|---|---|
1 child | Less than €41,055 | €196.59 |
Enter €41,055 and €49,054 | €98.30 | |
2 children | Less than €47,268 | €196.59 |
Enter €47,268 and €56,478 | €98.30 | |
3 children | Less than €54,724 | €196.59 |
Enter €54,724 and €65,386 | €98.30 |
The basic allowance is paid monthly.
It is paid from 1er day of calendar month following the date of arrival at the child's home or the adoption order, for 3 years, up to the child's 20th birthday.
Example :
If the child arrived on February 15, the allowance is paid from February 1er March.
FYI
In the event of the child's death, the basic allowance is automatically extended by 3 months after the death.
In the case of simultaneous adoptions, you can accumulate several basic allocations.
The basic allowance may be cumulated with:
On the other hand, the allocation is not stackable with:
- the family supplement
- Or the basic allowance for another child excluding simultaneous adoptions.
You have to differentiate according to whether you depend on the Caf: titleContent or MSA: titleContent :
Caf
Several changes may occur.
Change in family situation
Quickly report any changes in your family situation (examples: birth of a child, marriage, separation, unemployment).
Family Allowances and Benefits - Statement of Situation (Caf)
Change of domicile
You can report your change of address using the online change of address service:
MSA
Change in family situation
Quickly report any changes in your family situation (examples: birth of a child, marriage, separation, unemployment).
Example :
Being in a relationship can give you new rights. Ask your MSA: titleContent.
You can also go there or send the form cerfa no. 11423 by mail.
Family Allowances and Benefits - Statement of Situation (MSA)
Change of domicile
You can report your change of address using the online change of address service:
Please note
If you change department, the MSA of your home of departure will automatically take care of the transfer of the file to your new caisse. This transfer will take place as soon as you register your new address.
Who can help me?
Find who can answer your questions in your region
If you depend on the general plan
Family Allowance Fund (Caf)If you depend on the farm system
Agricultural Social Mutuality (MSA)
Basic allocation of the Paje: Article L531-3
Amount: Article D531-3
Family benefits paid monthly (start and end of entitlement)
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