RSA, family allowances... CAF benefits increased from April 1st, here's how much you'll earn

Good news for your budget. As every year, social benefits paid by the Family Allowance Fund (CAF) are adjusted to keep pace with inflation.

This year, social benefits such as the Active Solidarity Income (RSA), family allowances, the back-to-school allowance, and the Disabled Adult Allowance (AAH) will be increased by 0.9% starting April 1st.

What will the new amounts be? How much will you earn? RMC Conso gives you all the details you need to know, benefit by benefit.

RSA: up to 12 euros more per month

As a reminder, the RSA (Revenu de Solidarité Active - Active Solidarity Income) is for people with no resources or low resources to guarantee them a minimum income.

The RSA is available, under certain conditions, to people aged 25 and over and to young working adults aged 18 to 24 if they are single parents or can prove a certain period of professional activity, according to Service-Public. Nearly 1.79 million households are currently affected. The calculation of the RSA amount takes into account the household composition, the number of dependent children, and the household's resources. Here are the new amounts from April 1st to March 31st, 2027 for a single person:

• 0 dependent children: €652.43 (compared to €646.52)
• 1 dependent child: €978.51 (compared to €969.78)
• 2 dependent children: €1,174.21 (compared to €1,163.74)
• Per additional dependent child: €260.94 (compared to €258.61)

Thus, each month, you can earn an additional €5.91 for no dependent children, €8.73 for one child, and up to €10.47 for two children.

The Amounts for a couple:

• 0 dependent children: €978.51 (compared to €969.78)
• 1 dependent child: €1,174.21 (compared to €1,163.74)
• 2 dependent children: €1,369.92 (€1,357.70)
• Per additional dependent child: €260.94 (compared to €258.61)

In this case, you could earn an additional €8.71 for no dependent children, €10.47 for one child, and €12.22 for two children.

Please note, if you receive housing assistance (APL, ALS, ALF) or if you do not have Housing costs may be reduced by a fixed amount:

• €77.58 for a single person
• €155.16 for 2 people
• €192.02 for 3 or more people

Smaller increases for family allowances

Family allowances help families cover all the costs related to their children. They are reserved for families with at least two dependent children under 20 years of age.

The amount of the allowance varies according to the number of dependent children, the children's ages, and the household income level. Here are the details of the new amounts for a family with two children:

• Income less than or equal to €79,980: €152.41 (compared to €151.05)
• Income between €79,980 and €106,604: €76.21 (compared to €75.53)
• Income greater than €106,604: €38.11 (compared to €37.77)

For a family with three children:

• Income less than or equal to €86,644: €347.66 (compared to €344.56) euros)
• Resources between €86,644 and €113,268: €173.84 (compared to €172.29)
• Resources above €113,268: €86.92 (compared to €86.14)

For a family with four children:

• Income less than or equal to €93,308: €542.93 (compared to €538.09)
• Income between €93,308 and €119,932: €271.47 (compared to €269.05)
• Income greater than €119,932: €135.73 (compared to €134.52)

Therefore, depending on your household, you could earn between €0.34 and €4.84 per month. Note that the amount of the supplement must also be taken into account. Since March 1, 2026, the age for entitlement to this supplement has been set at 18, compared to 14 previously. This new provision concerns children born from March 1, 2012. To find out all the amounts, go to this site.

More than 9 euros increase for the AAH

The Disabled Adult Allowance (AAH) is financial assistance intended to guarantee a minimum income for people with disabilities. Nearly 1.35 million people are currently affected.

According to the government website Mon Parcours Handicap, the maximum full-rate amount of the AAH (Adult Disability Allowance) is €1,033.32 per month for a person with no other income.

From April 1, 2026, with the 0.9% increase, the AAH amount will rise to €1,042.62 per month, an additional increase of €9.30.

All information on the various eligibility criteria for this allowance is available on this website.

A few euros for The Back-to-School Allowance (ARS)

And finally, the back-to-school allowance is also among the social benefits that have been increased as of April 1st. This aid, which helps parents with modest incomes pay for their children's school expenses, affects nearly 3 million families.

As a reminder, the ARS is granted, subject to income requirements, to families with children aged 6 to 18 who are enrolled in a public or private school or registered with a distance learning provider.

For the 2026-2027 school year, children must have been born between September 16, 2008, and December 31, 2020 (inclusive). Younger children already enrolled in first grade (CP) are also eligible. However, the allowance is not granted for homeschooling. Finally, if the child is in an apprenticeship program, the allowance is paid provided their salary does not exceed 55% of the minimum wage (SMIC). Furthermore, the income threshold for eligibility for the back-to-school allowance (ARS) varies depending on the number of dependent children. For 2026, it was increased by 1.8% to account for inflation. To find all the income thresholds, visit this site.

Here are the details of the new amounts for the start of the 2026 school year:

• €427.29for children aged 6 to 10 (compared to €423.48 in 2025)
• €450.87for young people aged 11 to 14 (compared to €446.85 in 2025)
• €466.49for teenagers aged 15 to 18 (compared to €462.33 in 2025)

In Mayotte, the back-to-school allowance amounts will be increased to:

• €429.43for children Children enrolled in primary school (compared to €425.60 in 2025)
• €453.13 for middle school students (compared to €449.09 in 2025)
• €468.83 for high school students (compared to €464.65 in 2025)

Thus, children can receive up to an additional €4.18 in aid.

All this aid will be paid in arrears. The amount you receive at the beginning of a month corresponds to the entitlements for the previous month. Generally, payment is made on the 5th of each month. If the 5th falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or public holiday, the transfer is postponed to the nearest working day (the 4th or 6th). The back-to-school allowance (ARS) will be granted during August 2026. Last year, the payment was made on August 19th in mainland France, Guadeloupe, Martinique, and French Guiana, and on August 5th in the departments of Mayotte and Réunion.