Child Supplement
Additional financial assistance for low-income families.
How to proceed
- 1
Apply for child support
Eligibility requirements for the child supplement.
- 2
Child Supplement from the Family Benefits Office
Online or via the form.
- 3
Decision and Payment
In addition to child support, on a monthly basis.
Required documents
- Child Benefit NoticeMandatoryOften forgotten
- Proof of incomeMandatoryOften forgotten
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Fees
Kostenlos
Processing time
approx. 2 months
Official: max. approx. 2 months
Common mistakes
- • Child benefit not applied for
- • Proof of income is incomplete
Common reasons for rejection
- • Income above the threshold
- • No child benefit
You can usually file an objection against a rejection.
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Families with children whose income is just above the ALG II threshold.
Income limit
Max. €35,000 combined income (2024).
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 months
Success rate
approx. 70.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Child benefit not applied for
- •Proof of income is incomplete
Common reasons for rejection
- •Income above the threshold
- •No child benefit
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
Related services
Questions & Answers
How much is the child allowance?▼
Up to €292 per month in addition to child benefit.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesagentur für Arbeit
- Data quality
- 100 %
Latest content changes
- Einkommensgrenze 35.000 €
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Handle Child Supplement online
Submit your application directly online – without visiting an office.
Start online application