Family Support Allowance (FSA): Unrecognized child
Verified 01 April 2024 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
The family support allowance (FSA) is paid by the Family Allowance Fund (FAC) or the Agricultural Social Union (ASM) to the person who is raising his or her unrecognized child on his or her own.
To be eligible for the BSO, you must meet the following 3 conditions:
- Living alone
- Reside in France
- Have at least 1 dependent child not recognized by the other parent
Reminder
the BSO is removed if you live as a couple.
The situation differs depending on whether you are under the Cif (general scheme) or the MSA (agricultural scheme).
Caf
You must complete and send to your CFOC the forms cerfa n°16112 (BSO request) and n°11423 (situation declaration) accompanied by an extract of your child's birth certificate dated 3 months.
MSA
You must complete and send to your AMM the BSO application form (and the accompanying situation report form).
Attach an extract of your child's birth certificate dated 3 months.
Application for Family Support Allowance (FSA), Intermediation and Recovery Assistance (MSA)
The BSO amount is €195.85 per month per child.
Caf
Change in family situation
Quickly report any changes in your family situation (e.g. birth of a child, marital relationship, separation, unemployment).
Change of domicile
You can report your change of address using the online change of address service:
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Change in family situation
Quickly report any changes in your family situation (e.g. birth of a child, marital relationship, separation, unemployment).
Change of domicile
You can report your change of address using the online change of address service:
MSA
Change in family situation
Quickly report any changes in your family situation (e.g. birth of a child, marital relationship, separation, unemployment).
Example :
Being in a couple can open up new rights. Inquire with your MSAMSA : Agricultural social mutual society.
You can also go on site or submit the form cerfa no. 11423 by mail.
Change of domicile
You can report your change of address using the online change of address service:
Please note
if you change your department, the MSA of your home will automatically transfer the file to your new cash register. This transfer will take place as soon as your new address is registered.
Vous avez choisi
Choisissez votre cas
Change in family situation
Quickly report any changes in your family situation (e.g. birth of a child, marital relationship, separation, unemployment).
Example :
Being in a couple can open up new rights. Inquire with your MSAMSA : Agricultural social mutual society.
You can also go on site or submit the form cerfa no. 11423 by mail.
Change of domicile
You can report your change of address using the online change of address service:
Please note
if you change your department, the MSA of your home will automatically transfer the file to your new cash register. This transfer will take place as soon as your new address is registered.
Who can help me?
Find who can answer your questions in your region
If you are dependent on the general diet
Family Allowance Fund (Caf)If you are dependent on the farm plan
Mutual Social Agricultural Organization (MSA)
Monthly family benefits (start and end of entitlement)