Child Supplement
Additional financial assistance for low-income families.
Wo wohnen Sie?
Damit wir Child Supplement mit dem zuständigen Familienkasse in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Sie werden zur geführten Suche weitergeleitet – mit Kontaktdaten, Termin und nächsten Schritten für Child Supplement.
Quick answer
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Documents you need
Child Benefit Notice · Proof of income
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
Apply directly online
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Costs
Kostenlos
How to proceed
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Apply for child support
Eligibility requirements for the child supplement.
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Child Supplement from the Family Benefits Office
Online or via the form.
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Decision and Payment
In addition to child support, on a monthly basis.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
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