Free choice of custody mode (CMG) supplement: structure
Verified 01 September 2025 - Directorate of Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
You want to go through a structure to keep your children? This can go through an organization, a micro-nursery or a family nursery. The free choice supplement of the custody mode (CMG) "structure" may then interest you. This is an aid paid by the Caf or the MSA for the partial coverage of childcare costs. We present you the information to know.
Micro-nursery
To receive this financial assistance, you must complete all of the following conditions.
Use a micro-nursery
To benefit from the CMG, you must use a micro-nursery, that is to say a collective reception facility whose capacity is 12 places maximum.
Its pricing does not exceed €10 per hour.
Age of the child
Your child must have under 6 years of age.
Conditions related to the activity
The rules differ depending on whether you live as a couple or alone:
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You live as a couple
The rules differ depending on your situation:
Student
If you and your partner (spouse, Civil partnership partner or common-law partner) are students, the activity condition is not requested.
On a civic service contract
If you and your partner (spouse, Civil partnership partner or common-law partner) are on a civic service contract, the condition of activity is not requested.
Disabled Adult Allowance (AAH)
If you or your partner (Civil partnership, partner or common-law partner) receive the Disabled Adult Allowance (DAA), the activity condition is not requested.
Active Solidarity Income (SSA)
The condition of activity is not requested if you or your partner (spouse, Civil partnership partner or common-law partner) receive the solidarity income and are registered as a jobseeker.
Specific Solidarity Allowance (SSA)
The condition of activity is not requested if you or your partner (spouse, Civil partnership partner or common-law partner) receive the specific solidarity allowance (SSA).
Other
In order to benefit from the free choice of custody method supplement (CMG), you or your spouse (spouse or partner of Civil partnerships or common-law partner) must work.
Please note
If you are self-employed (shopkeeper, craftsman, liberal profession, etc.), you must be up to date with the social contributions for old-age insurance. It is possible to obtain a attestation to the Urssaf.
You are considered in a work situation if you are in any of the following cases:
- Daily sickness allowance, maternity, adoption, paternity,
- Unemployment compensated
- Paid vocational training.
You live alone
The rules differ depending on your situation:
Student
If you are a student, the activity condition is not requested.
On a civic service contract
If you are on a civic service contract, the activity condition is not requested.
Disabled Adult Allowance (AAH)
If you receive the Disabled Adult Allowance (DAA), the activity condition is not requested.
Active Solidarity Income (SSA)
The condition of activity is not requested if you receive the active solidarity income (RSA) and are registered as a jobseeker.
Specific Solidarity Allowance (SSA)
The condition of activity is not requested if you receive the specific solidarity allowance (SSA).
Other
In order to benefit from the free choice of custody method supplement (CMG), you have to work.
Please note
If you are self-employed (shopkeeper, craftsman, liberal profession, etc.), you must be up to date with the social contributions for old-age insurance. It is possible to obtain a attestation to the Urssaf.
You are considered in a work situation if you are in any of the following cases:
- Daily sickness allowance, maternity, adoption, paternity,
- Unemployment compensated
- Paid vocational training.
The situation differs depending on whether you depend on the general plan (Caf: titleContent) or the agricultural scheme (MSA: titleContent):
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Caf
You're not a recipient
It is necessary to create a Caf account. The account creation will be used in future exchanges with the Caf. It is mandatory for any request for benefit.
Request for additional free choice of custody mode (Cmg-Paje) - Caf
You are already a recipient
MSA
You're not a recipient
You are already a recipient
Request for additional free choice of custody mode (Cmg-Paje) - MSA (recipient)
The certificate on page 2 of the form must be completed by the micro-nursery.
The request is to be sent on 1er months of childcare (including trial or adjustment period).
The add-in supports up to 85% expenses due to the micro-nursery.
In some cases, this amount may be increased.
Basic amount
The maximum amount of care varies according to your family situation and your resources. It's the categorical net income of 2023 which is taken into account for 2025.
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You live as a couple
1 child
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly amount of coverage | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years old | For a child from 3 to 6 years old | |
Not more than 23,903 | €984.26 | €492.13 |
Greater than 23,903 and not more than 53,119 | €848.47 | €424.24 |
Greater than 53,119 | €712.72 | €356.36 |
When the child is over 3 years old and was born between 1er January and August 31 of the year, the amount of CMG is not reduced for this period if he is not enrolled in school.
Example :
A couple wins €28,000 per year. He has only one 3-year-old child. If the agency responsible for the care of their child costs them €500 per month, it receives the maximum aid of €424.24, this aid representing less than 85% expenses due.
Whether this organization costs €420 per month, the maximum aid of €424.24 represents more than 85% expenses due. The torque therefore touches 85% expenditure due, or €357.
2 children
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly amount of coverage | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years old | For a child from 3 to 6 years old | |
Not more than 27,295 | €984.26 | €492.13 |
Greater than 27,295 and not more than 60,659 | €848.47 | €424.24 |
Greater than 60,659 | €712.72 | €356.36 |
When the child is over 3 years old and was born between 1er January and August 31 of the year, the amount of CMG is not reduced for this period.
Example :
A couple wins €28,000 per year. He has only one 3-year-old child. If the agency responsible for the care of their child costs them €500 per month, it receives the maximum aid of €424.24, this aid representing less than 85% expenses due.
Whether this organization costs €420 per month, the maximum aid of €424.24 represents more than 85% expenses due. So the parents get 85% expenditure due, or €357.
3 children
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly amount of coverage | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years old | For a child from 3 to 6 years old | |
Not more than 30,687 | €984.26 | €492.13 |
Greater than 30,687 and not more than 68,199 | €848.47 | €424.24 |
Greater than 68,199 | €712.72 | €356.36 |
When the child is over 3 years old and was born between 1er January and August 31 of the year, the amount of CMG is not reduced for this period.
Example :
A couple wins €31,000 per year. He has only one 3-year-old child. If the agency responsible for the care of their child costs them €500 per month, it receives the maximum aid of €424.24, this aid representing less than 85% expenses due.
Whether this organization costs €420 per month, the maximum aid of €424.24 represents more than 85% expenses due. So the parents get 85% expenditure due, or €357.
4 children
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly amount of coverage | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years old | For a child from 3 to 6 years old | |
Not more than 34,079 | €984.26 | €492.13 |
Greater than 34,079 and not more than 75,739 | €848.47 | €424.24 |
Greater than 75,739 | €712.72 | €356.36 |
When the child is over 3 years old and was born between 1er January and August 31 of the year, the amount of CMG is not reduced for this period.
Example :
A couple wins €28,000 per year and has one child of 3 years. If the agency responsible for the care of their child costs them €600 per month, it receives the maximum aid of €492.13, this aid representing less than 85% expenses due.
Whether this organization costs €500 per month, the maximum aid of €492.13 represents more than 85% expenses due. The couple therefore touches 85% expenditure due, or €425.
You live alone
1 child
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly amount of coverage | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years old | For a child from 3 to 6 years old | |
Not more than €33,464 | €1,279.54 | €639.77 |
Enter €33,464 and €74,367 | €1,103.01 | €551.51 |
Greater than €74,367 | €926.54 | €463.28 |
When the child is over 3 years old and was born between 1er January and August 31 of the year, the amount of CMG is not reduced for this period.
Example :
You perceive €25,000 per year. You have a 3-year-old in your care. If the agency responsible for your child's care costs €600 per month, the maximum aid of €639.77 represents more than 85% expenses due. So you will perceive 85% expenditure due, or €510.
2 children
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly amount of coverage | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years old | For a child from 3 to 6 years old | |
Not more than €38,213 | €1,279.54 | €639.77 |
Enter €38,213 and €84,923 | €1,103.01 | €551.51 |
Greater than €84,923 | €926.54 | €463.28 |
When the child is over 3 years old and was born between 1er January and August 31 of the year, the amount of CMG is not reduced for this period.
Example :
You perceive €25,000 per year. You have a 3-year-old in your care. If the agency responsible for your child's care costs €800 per month, you receive the maximum aid of €639.77. This aid represents less than 85% expenditure due, i.e. less than €680.
3 children
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly amount of coverage | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years old | For a child from 3 to 6 years old | |
Not more than €42,962 | €1,279.54 | €639.77 |
Enter €42,962 and €95,479 | €1,103.01 | €551.51 |
Greater than €95,479 | €926.54 | €463.28 |
Warning
When the child is over 3 years old and was born between 1er January and August 31 of the year, the amount of CMG is not reduced for this period.
Example :
You perceive €25,000 per year. You have a 3-year-old in your care. If the agency responsible for your child's care costs €800 per month, you receive the maximum aid of €639.77. This aid represents less than 85% expenditure due, i.e. less than €680.
4 children
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly amount of coverage | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years old | For a child from 3 to 6 years old | |
Not more than €47,711 | €1,279.54 | €639.77 |
Enter €47,711 and €106,035 | €1,103.01 | €551.51 |
Greater than €106,035 | €926.54 | €463.28 |
When the child is over 3 years old and was born between 1er January and August 31 of the year, the amount of CMG is not reduced for this period.
Example :
You perceive €25,000 per year. You have a 3-year-old in your care. If the agency responsible for your child's care costs €700 per month, the maximum aid of €639.77 represents more than 85% expenses due. So you perceive 85% expenditure due, or €595.
Increased amount
Depending on your situation, the amount of the CMG may be increased.
FYI
All the increases may be cumulated with each other.
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Custody at atypical times
You are affected if you work:
- At night
- On Sunday
- Or public holidays.
You must have your child cared for at least 25 hours a month during these hours.
Atypical working periods cover the following days and hours:
- From 10pm to 6am from Monday to Saturday
- Sundays and holidays.
The increase shall be allocated to:
- Couples whose 2 members work during atypical hours
- To the lone parent.
The maximum amount of expenditure to be borne shall be increased by 10%.
Parent receiving Disabled Adult Allowance (DAA)
The surcharge applies if you (or the person with whom you live as a couple) receive Disabled Adult Allowance (DAA).
The maximum amount of expenditure to be covered shall be increased by 30%.
Please note
The aid, with all the increases, remains capped at 85% expenses due. So, if your child's custody costs €500, you will not be able to receive aid even if it is increased by more than €425.
Child whose parents perceive AEEH
If your child is entitled to the child-rearing allowance for disabled children (AEEH), the maximum amount the cost of the expenditure shall be increased by 30%.
Please note
The aid, including increases, remains capped at 85% expenses. So, if your child's custody costs €500, you will not be able to receive aid even if it is increased by more than €425.
Part-time work and cumulation with PrePar
In case of part-time work, CMG may be combined with Prepare.
If the part-time parent has a working time equal to or less than 50% of his usual working time, the amount of the CMG is divided by 2.
Working time chosen by the PreParE beneficiary | Payment of CMG |
|---|---|
For a part-time paid professional activity or training not exceeding 50% | Possible (50% of the amount of the supplement) |
For a professional activity between 50% and 80% | Possible (full rate supplement amount) |
For a cessation of professional activity | Impossible |
To receive the CMG, you must provide monthly one of the following documents:
- CMG Attestation micro-nursery that the Caf: titleContent (or the MSA: titleContent) address monthly to the family (to be completed by the family and the micro-nursery)
- Invoice of the micro-nursery paid by the family (supplemented by the number of recipient).
Please note
Some micro-nurseries receive direct funding from the Caf or the MSA. In this case, you benefit from a preferential rate (calculated according to your resources and according to a scale).
The CMG is paid in the month preceding the month of application if the conditions are met.
The supplement is paid for each child kept.
FYI
Multiple GMCs can be combined for several children and in different forms of care. Check with the Caf or MSA to find out if you are eligible.
A simulation tool allows you to know the amount of aid that can be paid to you in case of custody mode by a structure:
Check your entitlement to the free choice of custody method supplement (CMG) structure
The payment ends on 1er day of calendar month next the one where the legal conditions cease to be met (example: your child has been 6 years old).
So if you no longer meet the conditions to receive this supplement on April 12, the payment will end on April 1er May.
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.
Organization
The child care choice supplement (CMG) is a financial assistance to compensate for the cost of childcare.
You have to fill all conditions following.
Use an authorized body
To benefit from the free choice of childcare supplement (CMG), you must call on an association or a company that employs caregivers at your home.
The organization must be authorized by the prefect.
Age of the child
The child kept must have under 6 years of age.
Conditions related to the activity
The rules differ depending on whether you live as a couple or alone:
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You live as a couple
The rules differ depending on your situation:
Student
If you and your partner (spouse, Civil partnership partner or common-law partner) are students, the activity condition is not requested.
On a civic service contract
If you and your partner (spouse, Civil partnership partner or common-law partner) are on a civic service contract, the condition of activity is not requested.
Disabled Adult Allowance (AAH)
If you or your partner (Civil partnership, partner or common-law partner) receive the Disabled Adult Allowance (DAA), the activity condition is not requested.
Active Solidarity Income (SSA)
The condition of activity is not requested if you or your partner (spouse, Civil partnership partner or common-law partner) receive the solidarity income and are registered as a jobseeker.
Specific Solidarity Allowance (SSA)
The condition of activity is not requested if you or your partner (spouse, Civil partnership partner or common-law partner) receive the specific solidarity allowance (SSA).
Other
In order to benefit from the free choice of custody method supplement (CMG), you or your spouse (spouse or partner of Civil partnerships or common-law partner) must work.
Please note
If you are self-employed (shopkeeper, craftsman, liberal profession, etc.), you must be up to date with the social contributions for old-age insurance. It is possible to obtain a attestation to the Urssaf.
You are considered in a work situation if you are in any of the following cases:
- Daily sickness allowance, maternity, adoption, paternity,
- Unemployment compensated
- Paid vocational training.
You live alone
The rules differ depending on your situation:
Student
If you are a student, the activity condition is not requested.
On a civic service contract
If you are on a civic service contract, the activity condition is not requested.
Disabled Adult Allowance (AAH)
If you receive the Disabled Adult Allowance (DAA), the activity condition is not requested.
Active Solidarity Income (SSA)
The condition of activity is not requested if you receive the active solidarity income (RSA) and are registered as a jobseeker.
Specific Solidarity Allowance (SSA)
The condition of activity is not requested if you receive the specific solidarity allowance (SSA).
Other
In order to benefit from the free choice of custody method supplement (CMG), you have to work.
Please note
If you are self-employed (shopkeeper, craftsman, liberal profession, etc.), you must be up to date with the social contributions for old-age insurance. It is possible to obtain a attestation to the Urssaf.
You are considered in a work situation if you are in any of the following cases:
- Daily sickness allowance, maternity, adoption, paternity,
- Unemployment compensated
- Paid vocational training.
The maximum amount of care varies according to your family situation and your resources. It's the categorical net income of 2023 which is taken into account for 2025.
The rules differ depending on whether you live as a couple or alone:
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You live as a couple
1 child
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly amount of coverage | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years old | For a child from 3 to 6 years old | |
Not more than 23,903 | €984.26 | €492.13 |
Greater than 23,903 and not more than 53,119 | €848.47 | €424.24 |
Greater than 53,119 | €712.72 | €356.36 |
Example :
If the organization costs him €500 per month, a winning couple €28,000 per year with a 5-year-old child receives the maximum aid of €424.24, this aid representing less than 85% expenses due.
Whether the organization costs €420 per month, the maximum aid of €424.24 represents more than 85% expenses due. Parents therefore perceive 85% expenditure due, or €357.
2 children
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly amount of coverage | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years old | For a child from 3 to 6 years old | |
Not more than 27,295 | €984.26 | €492.13 |
Greater than 27,295 and not more than 60,659 | €848.47 | €424.24 |
Greater than 60,659 | €712.72 | €356.36 |
Example :
If the organization costs him €500 per month, a winning couple €28,000 per year with a 5-year-old child receives the maximum aid of €424.24, this aid representing less than 85% expenses due.
Whether the organization costs €420 per month, the maximum aid of €424.24 represents more than 85% expenses due. Parents therefore perceive 85% expenditure due, or €357.
3 children
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly amount of coverage | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years old | For a child from 3 to 6 years old | |
Not more than 30,687 | €984.26 | €492.13 |
Greater than 30,687 and not more than 68,199 | €848.47 | €424.24 |
Greater than 68,199 | €712.72 | €356.36 |
Example :
If the organization costs him €500 per month, a winning couple €31,000 per year with a 5-year-old child receives the maximum aid of €424.24, this aid representing less than 85% expenses due.
Whether the organization costs €420 per month, the maximum aid of €424.24 represents more than 85% expenses due. Parents therefore perceive 85% expenditure due, or €357.
4 children
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly amount of coverage | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years old | For a child from 3 to 6 years old | |
Not more than 34,079 | €984.26 | €492.13 |
Greater than 34,079 and not more than 75,739 | €848.47 | €424.24 |
Greater than 75,739 | €712.72 | €356.36 |
Example :
If the organization costs him €600 per month, a winning couple €28,000 per year with a 5-year-old child receives the maximum aid of €492.13, this aid representing less than 85% expenses due.
Whether the organization costs €500 per month, the maximum aid of €492.13 represents more than 85% expenses due. Parents therefore perceive 85% expenditure due, or €425.
You live alone
1 child
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly amount of coverage | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years old | For a child from 3 to 6 years old | |
Not more than €33,464 | €1,279.54 | €639.77 |
Enter €33,464 and €74,367 | €1,103.01 | €551.51 |
Greater than €74,367 | €926.54 | €463.28 |
2 children
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly amount of coverage | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years old | For a child from 3 to 6 years old | |
Not more than €38,213 | €1,279.54 | €639.77 |
Enter €38,213 and €84,923 | €1,103.01 | €551.51 |
Greater than €84,923 | €926.54 | €463.28 |
3 children
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly amount of coverage | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years old | For a child from 3 to 6 years old | |
Not more than €42,962 | €1,279.54 | €639.77 |
Enter €42,962 and €95,479 | €1,103.01 | €551.51 |
Greater than €95,479 | €926.54 | €463.28 |
4 children
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly amount of coverage | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years old | For a child from 3 to 6 years old | |
Not more than €47,711 | €1,279.54 | €639.77 |
Enter €47,711 and €106,035 | €1,103.01 | €551.51 |
Greater than €106,035 | €926.54 | €463.28 |
Depending on your situation, the amount of the CMG may be increased:
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Guard in atypical hours
You are affected if you work:
- At night
- On Sunday
- Or public holidays.
You must have your child cared for at least 25 hours a month during these hours.
Atypical working periods cover the following days and hours:
- From 10pm to 6am from Monday to Saturday
- Sundays and holidays.
The increase shall be allocated to:
- Couples whose 2 members work during atypical hours
- To the lone parent.
The maximum amount of expenditure to be borne shall be increased by 10%.
Parent receiving Disabled Adult Allowance (DAA)
The surcharge applies if you (or the person with whom you live as a couple) receive Disabled Adult Allowance (DAA).
The maximum amount of expenditure to be covered shall be increased by 30%.
Please note
The aid, with all the increases, remains capped at 85% expenses due. So, if your child's custody costs €500, you will not be able to receive aid even if it is increased by more than €425.
Child whose parents perceive AEEH
If your child is entitled to the child-rearing allowance for disabled children (AEEH), the maximum amount the cost of the expenditure shall be increased by 30%.
Please note
The aid, including increases, remains capped at 85% expenses. So, if your child's custody costs €500, you will not be able to receive aid even if it is increased by more than €425.
In case of part-time work, CMG may be combined with Prepare.
If the part-time parent has a working time equal to or less than 50% of his usual working time, the amount of the CMG is divided by 2.
Working time chosen by the PreParE beneficiary | Payment of CMG |
|---|---|
For a part-time paid professional activity or training not exceeding 50% | Possible (50% of the amount of the supplement) |
For a professional activity between 50% and 80% | Possible (full rate supplement amount) |
For a cessation of professional activity | Impossible |
A simulation tool allows you to know the amount of aid that can be paid to you in case of custody mode by a structure:
Check your entitlement to the free choice of custody method supplement (CMG) structure
The supplement shall be paid in the month preceding the month of application if the conditions are met.
Payment ends on calendar month during which one of the conditions is no longer fulfilled.
The supplement is the same regardless of the number of children kept.
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.
Family nursery
The child care choice supplement (CMG) is a financial assistance to compensate for the cost of childcare.
You have to fill all conditions following.
Use an authorized body
To benefit from the free choice of childcare supplement (CMG), you must call on an association or a company that employs caregivers at your home.
The organization must be authorized by the prefect.
The add-in supports up to 85% costs due to the organization.
Age of the child
The child must be less than 6 years old.
Conditions related to the activity
The rules differ depending on whether you live as a couple or alone:
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You live as a couple
The rules differ depending on your situation:
Student
If you and your partner (spouse, Civil partnership partner or common-law partner) are students, the activity condition is not requested.
On a civic service contract
If you and your partner (spouse, Civil partnership partner or common-law partner) are on a civic service contract, the condition of activity is not requested.
Disabled Adult Allowance (AAH)
If you or your partner (Civil partnership, partner or common-law partner) receive the Disabled Adult Allowance (DAA), the activity condition is not requested.
Active Solidarity Income (SSA)
The condition of activity is not requested if you or your partner (spouse, Civil partnership partner or common-law partner) receive the solidarity income and are registered as a jobseeker.
Specific Solidarity Allowance (SSA)
The condition of activity is not requested if you or your partner (spouse, Civil partnership partner or common-law partner) receive the specific solidarity allowance (SSA).
Other
In order to benefit from the free choice of custody method supplement (CMG), you or your spouse (spouse or partner of Civil partnerships or common-law partner) must work.
Please note
If you are self-employed (shopkeeper, craftsman, liberal profession, etc.), you must be up to date with the social contributions for old-age insurance. It is possible to obtain a attestation to the Urssaf.
You are considered in a work situation if you are in any of the following cases:
- Daily sickness allowance, maternity, adoption, paternity,
- Unemployment compensated
- Paid vocational training.
You live alone
The rules differ depending on your situation:
Student
If you are a student, the activity condition is not requested.
On a civic service contract
If you are on a civic service contract, the activity condition is not requested.
Disabled Adult Allowance (AAH)
If you receive the Disabled Adult Allowance (DAA), the activity condition is not requested.
Active Solidarity Income (SSA)
The condition of activity is not requested if you receive the active solidarity income (RSA) and are registered as a jobseeker.
Specific Solidarity Allowance (SSA)
The condition of activity is not requested if you receive the specific solidarity allowance (SSA).
Other
In order to benefit from the free choice of custody method supplement (CMG), you have to work.
Please note
If you are self-employed (shopkeeper, craftsman, liberal profession, etc.), you must be up to date with the social contributions for old-age insurance. It is possible to obtain a attestation to the Urssaf.
You are considered in a work situation if you are in any of the following cases:
- Daily sickness allowance, maternity, adoption, paternity,
- Unemployment compensated
- Paid vocational training.
The maximum amount of care varies according to your family situation and your resources. It's the categorical net income of 2023 which is taken into account for 2025.
Basic amount
The rules differ depending on whether you live as a couple or alone.
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You live as a couple
1 child
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly amount of coverage | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years old | For a child from 3 to 6 years old | |
Not more than 23,903 | €814.53 | €407.27 |
Greater than 23,903 and not more than 53,119 | €678.78 | €339.40 |
Greater than 53,119 | €543.04 | €271.52 |
Example :
If the family nursery costs him €500 per month, a winning couple €28,000 per year with a 5-year-old child receives a maximum of €339.40, this aid representing less than 85%expenses due.
Whether the organization costs €400 per month, the maximum aid of €407.27 represents more than 85% expenses due. Parents therefore perceive 85% expenditure due, or €357.
2 children
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly amount of coverage | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years old | For a child from 3 to 6 years old | |
Not more than 27,295 | €814.53 | €407.27 |
Greater than 27,295 and not more than 60,659 | €678.78 | €339.40 |
Greater than 60,659 | €543.04 | €271.52 |
Example :
If the organization costs him €500 per month, a winning couple €26,000per year with a 5-year-old child receives the maximum aid of €407.27, representing less than 85 % of the expenditure due.
Whether the organization costs €420 per month, the maximum aid of €407.27 represents more than 85 of the expenses due. Parents therefore perceive 85% expenditure due, or €357.
3 children
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly amount of coverage | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years old | For a child from 3 to 6 years old | |
Not more than 30,687 | €814.53 | €407.27 |
Greater than 30,687 and not more than 68,199 | €678.78 | €339.40 |
Greater than 68,199 | €543.04 | €271.52 |
If the family nursery costs him 500 € per month, a winning couple €28,000 per year with a 5-year-old child receives the maximum aid of €407.27, this aid representing less than 85% expenses due.
If the family nursery costs €420 per month, the maximum aid of €407.27 represents more than 85% expenses due. Parents therefore perceive 85% expenditure due, or €357.
4 children
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly amount of coverage | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years old | For a child from 3 to 6 years old | |
Not more than 34,079 | €814.53 | €407.27 |
Greater than 34,079 and not more than 75,739 | €678.78 | €339.40 |
Greater than 75,739 | €543.04 | €271.52 |
Example :
If the family nursery costs him €600 per month, a winning couple €28,000 per year with a 5-year-old child receives the maximum aid of €407.27, this aid representing less than 85% expenses due.
If the family nursery costs €450 per month, the maximum aid of €407.27 represents more than 85%expenses due. Parents therefore perceive 85% expenditure due, or €382.5.
You live alone
1 child
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly amount of coverage | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years old | For a child from 3 to 6 years old | |
Not more than €33,464 | €1,058.89 | €529.44 |
Enter €33,464 and €74,367 | €882.42 | €441.22 |
Greater than €74,367 | €705.95 | €352.97 |
2 children
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly amount of coverage | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years old | For a child from 3 to 6 years old | |
Not more than €38,213 | €1,058.89 | €529.44 |
Enter €38,213 and €84,923 | €882.42 | €441.22 |
Greater than €84,923 | €705.95 | €352.97 |
3 children
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly amount of coverage | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years old | For a child from 3 to 6 years old | |
Not more than €42,962 | €1,058.89 | €529.44 |
Enter €42,962 and €95,479 | €882.42 | €441.22 |
Greater than €95,479 | €705.95 | €352.97 |
4 children
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly amount of coverage | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years old | For a child from 3 to 6 years old | |
Not more than €47,711 | €1,058.89 | €529.44 |
Enter €47,711 and €106,035 | €882.42 | €441.22 |
Greater than €106,035 | €705.95 | €352.97 |
Increased amount
Depending on your situation, the amount of the CMG may be increased.
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Guard in atypical hours
You are affected if you work:
- At night
- On Sunday
- Or public holidays.
You must have your child cared for at least 25 hours a month during these hours.
Atypical working periods cover the following days and hours:
- From 10pm to 6am from Monday to Saturday
- Sundays and holidays.
The increase shall be allocated to:
- Couples whose 2 members work during atypical hours
- To the lone parent.
The maximum amount of expenditure to be borne shall be increased by 10%.
Parent receiving Disabled Adult Allowance (DAA)
The surcharge applies if you (or the person with whom you live as a couple) receive Disabled Adult Allowance (DAA).
The maximum amount of expenditure to be covered shall be increased by 30%.
This increase can be combined with the increase for work and care at atypical hours.
Please note
The aid, with all the increases, remains capped at 85% expenses due. So, if your child's custody costs €500, you will not be able to receive aid even if it is increased by more than €425.
Child whose parents perceive AEEH
If your child is entitled to the child-rearing allowance for disabled children (AEEH), the maximum amount the cost of the expenditure shall be increased by 30%.
Please note
The aid, including increases, remains capped at 85% expenses. So, if your child's custody costs €500, you will not be able to receive aid even if it is increased by more than €425.
Part-time work and cumulation with PrePar
In case of part-time work, CMG may be combined with Prepare.
If the part-time parent has a working time equal to or less than 50% of his usual working time, the amount of the CMG is divided by 2.
Working time chosen by the PreParE beneficiary | Payment of CMG |
|---|---|
For a part-time paid professional activity or training not exceeding 50% | Possible (50% of the amount of the supplement) |
For a professional activity between 50% and 80% | Possible (full rate supplement amount) |
For a cessation of professional activity | Impossible |
A simulation tool allows you to know the amount of aid that can be paid to you in case of custody mode by a structure:
Check your entitlement to the free choice of custody method supplement (CMG) structure
The supplement shall be paid on the month preceding the month of application if the conditions are met.
Payment ends on calendar month during which one of the conditions is no longer fulfilled.
The supplement is the same regardless of the number of children kept.
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.
On the same subject
General provisions
Exclusion of AJPP and CMG from April 1 revaluations
General provisions
Differential supplement (Article 3)