Family allocations make up the family-oriented sector of the French social security system, through a network known as the Caisse nationale des allocations familiales (National Office for Family Allocations) or CNAF and the 101[1] Caisse d'allocations familiales (Family Allocations Office, or CAF).

[2] Family benefits are not taxable, but subject to the contribution for the reimbursement of social debt with the exception of social minima such as RSA, AAH and formerly API and RMI.

Their amount is set by legislative texts as a percentage of the monthly basis for calculating Family Allowances.

[5] Subject to the rules specific to each service, the prescription is biennial.

[7] In 2007, the family allowance funds paid the following benefits: Birth, Adoption, Childcare Children Back to school Housing The single or separated parent The handicapped adult or child The minimum salary