Early Childhood Benefit (Paje) — basic allowance
Prestation d'accueil du jeune enfant (Paje) — allocation de base
Paid by Caisse d'allocations familiales (CAF) / MSA · 🇫🇷 France
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 4 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
2 documents you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
1 enfant | Moins de 31 066 € | 198,16 € | Entre 31 066 € et 37 118 € | 99,08 €
https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2552
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Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
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