France: the €267 allowance that some Moroccan families forget to claim
Families raising in France a child taken in under kafala can claim an allowance of €267.63 per month. Contrary to a widespread belief, its payment is not restricted to single people.
This is the family support allowance, or ASF. This benefit is often associated with separated parents who do not receive child support, but it also applies to children placed in another person’s care by court order.
On Bladi.net : Morocco Kafala vs French Adoption: Legal Differences Explained
Kafala is one of the situations that qualify for this allowance. The person responsible for the child may claim it provided they reside in France and submit the court decision or notarized deed that arranged for the child’s placement.
Being married, in a civil partnership or living with a partner does not prevent someone from receiving the ASF when a child has been taken in. This rule distinguishes these families from parents who claim the allowance because of the absence of child support.
Caf does not pay it automatically
Since April 1, 2026, the amount provided for a child taken in has reached €267.63 per month. A family caring for two children can therefore receive up to €535.26 per month, if the conditions are met for each of them.
The kafala decision does not, however, trigger any automatic payment. The family must declare the child’s presence to the Family Allowance Fund and submit an application accompanied by the required supporting documents.
The file notably includes Cerfa form 12038 relating to the family support allowance and Cerfa form 11423 for the declaration of circumstances. Families covered by the agricultural scheme must take the same steps with the Mutualité sociale agricole.
On Bladi.net : Kafala in Morocco: This Judgment Could Open the Door to French Nationality for the Child
Since kafala is not treated as an adoption under French law, some families may think they are not eligible for this benefit. For Caf, however, the decisive factor remains the child’s effective care, not the existence of a parent-child relationship.
