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Are you a Luxembourg resident or cross-border worker? What family allowances are you entitled to? Depending on your situation, there are various types of subsidies and other public financial assistance available for your children's education and schooling.
Below, we detail the various family allowances available in Luxembourg for your family.
A set of measures to support families and children was presented in early 2026, aimed at strengthening purchasing power, taking into account the diversity of family structures, and combating child poverty.
The Zukunftskeess is the official body responsible for giving every child in Luxembourg the same opportunities for their future. It is your main point of contact for all administrative procedures concerning your children.
In addition, the CAE now offers a subscription-based e-delivery service. You can receive a number of documents and letters electronically: letters concerning birth grants, family allowances, including statements and related information, and documents relating to parental leave.
You will find all the conditions and application forms for family allowances on the CAE Zukunftskeess website in Luxembourg.
You must contactthe Zukunftskeess to apply for parental leave.The CAE also pays parental leave benefits.
Opening hours of the Caisse pour l'Avenir des Enfants: Monday to Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Address: 34, av. de la Porte Neuve L-2227 Luxembourg-Centre. Telephone: +352 47 71 53-1
Firstly, it is important to note that the birth allowance cannot be combined with a birth allowance paid in the country of residence. Furthermore, a cross-border worker cannot receive family allowances related to the birth on behalf of the mother.
Are you expecting a child or has your child just been born? Birth grants are not automatic in Luxembourg. You must apply for them from the administrative authorities.
Birth grants are paid on request, in three installments of €580.03 each. The conditions for obtaining birth allowances are as follows:
In Luxembourg, only the child's mother is eligible for birth allowance. To be eligible, she must be a resident of Luxembourg or be registered with Social Security at the time of the last of the five mandatory medical examinations for pregnant women or at the time of the dental examination required before the child's birth.
The birth allowance is paid only to the child's mother. To be eligible, the child must be viable (minimum 22 weeks of gestation). In addition, the mother must reside in Luxembourg or be affiliated with the CCSS at the time of birth. The mother must also undergo a postnatal medical examination by a gynecologist or obstetrician.
Postnatal allowance is paid ifthe child has been raised continuously in Luxembourg since birth. It is also paid if one of the two parents works in Luxembourg or has been affiliated with the CCSS since the child's birth and until the child reaches the age of 2. In addition, the child must have undergone six examinations by a doctor until the age of 2.
The Caisse pour l'Avenir des Enfants (Children's Future Fund) is the contact organization for applying for birth grants. See how to register the birth of a child in Luxembourg.
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As a parent or prospective parent in Luxembourg, you may be eligible for family allowances. This public financial assistance helps parents raise and educate their children until they turn 18, or even until they complete their higher education (up to age 25).
In the Grand Duchy, familybenefits depend on your family and professional situation, the composition of your family, and your place of residence. Below,we outline the conditions for obtaining family allowances for the future of children and the steps you need to take to receive them.
Child benefit is a personal right of every child residing in Luxembourg, from the month of their birth until they reach the age of 18.
This public financial assistance continues until the child reaches the age of 25 if they are pursuing secondary education. This education may be general, technical, specialized, apprenticeship-based, or any other complementary or preparatory training. The child must pursue their studies in Luxembourg for at least 24 hours per week. Higher education by correspondence does not entitle the child to the allowance for the future of the child.
Children receiving differentiated education with adapted support abroad may also be eligible for the Child Future Allowance beyond the age of 18.
In the event of the death of a beneficiary child, the allowance ceases the following month.
The "Zukunftskeess," or Caisse pour l'Avenir des Enfants (CAE), is the organization responsible for family allowances for the future of the child.
To receive the allowance for the future of children, the child concerned must be legally resident in the Grand Duchy on a continuous basis. Failing this , their case must correspond to certain specific situations.
In the month following their 18th birthday, young people can apply for family allowance in their own name from the CAE.
Cross-border workers are also eligible to receive the child allowance, provided they meet certain conditions.
To be eligible, the child's parents must work in Luxembourg and be affiliated with the Joint Social Security Center. Their child must reside in a European Union country that has a social security agreement with the Grand Duchy.
A child of a European civil servant is not eligible for additional benefits if they reside in Luxembourg and are entitled to both Luxembourg and non-Luxembourg family benefits.
In this case, Luxembourg family allowances are suspended up to the amount of family benefits paid under the non-Luxembourg scheme.
With regard to the child future allowance, a distinction is made between the following cases of secondment:
A parent temporarily posted to Luxembourg remains subject to the social security system of their country of origin. Their children are not entitled to family benefits.
If one of the parents starts working in the Grand Duchy and registers with the Luxembourg social security system, Luxembourg pays the difference between the amounts paid by the sending country and those existing in the Grand Duchy.
There is no change in the case of a worker posted to another European Union country while remaining affiliated to the Luxembourg social security system and retaining their legal residence within the European Union.
Child benefits or allowances for the future of the child are paid at the end of the month, usually in the last week of the month for which they are due. However, the date may vary from month to month.
There are two child benefit schemes.
Children are eligible for the new child benefit scheme in the following cases:
Since this new law came into force, only children born in wedlock, out of wedlock or adopted by the worker in Luxembourg are eligible for family allowances.
The allowance is standardized and subject to indexation. The monthly amount of the family allowance is €299.86 per child.
An age supplement of €22.67 is applied for children over 6 years of age and €56.57 for children over 12 years of age.
The child is eligible for the transitional family allowance scheme if:
The amount of family allowances is:
An age supplement is also granted:
The family also receives an additional allowance of €200, as well as an age supplement of:
All allowance applications must be submitted to the Caisse pour l'avenir des enfants (Children's Future Fund). Parents must complete a form and attach the required documents.
The back-to-school allowance helps to ease the financial burden on families at this time of year when children need to be kitted out for school with clothes, school supplies, etc.
The back-to-school allowance is available to children aged 6 and over when they start primary school. They are eligible for the allowance until the end of their secondary education orequivalent.
Children admitted tothe second cycleofelementary education who have not yet turned six at the start of the school year are also eligible for the allowance. However, a school certificate must be presented.
The back-to-school allowance is a one-time payment per child made in August of each year. It is €115 for children aged 6 and over and €235 for children aged 12 and over.
The back-to-school allowance is automatic. However, if a child is admitted to the second cycle of primary education without having reached the required age of six, parents must present a school certificate in order to receive the allowance.
The subsidy for low-income households is available to families with one or more children enrolled in a Luxembourgsecondary or technical secondaryschool.
This may also be a private educational institution under contract if it follows the official curriculum of the Ministry of Education, Children and Youth. Finally, the student must be enrolled full-time or in concurrent training.
To be eligible, the family must meet certain conditions, such as:
The low-income household subsidy benefits households below a social index, which varies according to the composition of the household and its net monthly income.
The subsidy is paid in two installments: the first at the start of the school year and the second in April.
Depending on the household's situation, some students may also be eligible for a preferential rate for school meals.
The subsidy application must be made as a natural person before October 15 at the latest. It must be renewed each year with the SePAS ( Psychosocial and Academic Support Service) of the high school of each student concerned.
A separate application must be made for each child in the household. Applications will be reviewed in November to determine whether or not this social measure will be granted.
Find out more about the subsidy for low-income households
The school retention subsidy is intended for students of legal age who are in a situation of psychosocial distress and are forced to live alone.
To be eligible for this assistance, several conditions must be met:
There is no deadline for submitting applications.
The school retention grant is awarded per school year, based on the young applicant's income and rent costs. It is paid in three-monthly installments starting from the date of application, into the account of the young person who made the application. Payment stops three months after graduation at the latest.
All applications must be made by appointment with the high school's SePAS in order to analyze the applicant's social situation and submit an application to the CePAS for processing and approval.
There is no deadline for submitting applications.
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The special supplementary allowance (ASS) is a form of financial assistance provided by Luxembourg to compensate for the additional costs incurred as a result of a child's disability.
To be eligible, the child must have one or more conditions that cause a permanent reduction of at least 50% in their physical or mental abilities compared to a child of the same age. Only a social security doctor can determine the degree of disability. However, their assessment may differ from that of the child's treating physician.
The ASS monthly allowance supplements the family allowance. The child must therefore be receiving the latter. This financial assistance is paid until the child reaches the age of 18. It can also be extended until the age of 25 if the conditions are met.
The Caisse pour l'avenir des enfants (CAE) is the contact organization for all ASS applications.
Parents must send the organization a completed form, along with a recent detailed medical certificate.
Do your children attend a nursery, daycare center, or after-school care center as part of their elementary school education? Do they participate in extracurricular activities? You may be eligible for the Chèque-Service-Accueil.
The Chèque-Service-Accueil is a financial contribution from the Luxembourg government towards the extracurricular care of children between the ages of 0 and 12.
Financial support from the CSA or Chèque Service Accueil is available to families with one or more children in daycare or day centers or enrolled inLuxembourg's primary education system. Families can benefit from this until the child reaches the age of 12, or later if the child is still enrolled in the primary education system.
The government provides financial assistance to families through the CSA by covering all or part of the childcare costs. The CSA can also help to fund extracurricular activities with CSA service providers.
The state pays the CSA amount directly to the provider identified as a "CSA provider." In practical terms, this subsidy reduces the amount of the bill that parents have to pay at the end of the month.
The CSA promotesthe integration of children into the Luxembourg system. This assistance aims to strengthen social cohesion by offering equal opportunities to all children.
To benefit from the CSA, parents must apply to the municipal administration of their place of residence.
Membership of the CSA is free and can be applied for at any time of the year.
Since September 2016, non-resident Europeans working in Luxembourg can also benefit from the Chèque-Service-Accueil. To do so, they must contact the Caisse pour l'Avenir des Enfants (Children's Future Fund).
The Chèque-Service-Accueil is valid for a period of 12 months. It is issued on the basis of the following supporting documents:
Residents must submit their CSA membership application to their local municipality.
To be eligible for CSA, one of the parents must work in Luxembourg and be a citizen of the European Union.
To apply for the Chèque-Service-Accueil, cross-border workers must:
You can also receive CSA assistance for certain institutions offering musical activities, art clubs, or sports associations that accept children up to 12 years of age. These providers must be identified as "CSA Providers." Ask for more information when enrolling your children in these after-school care facilities.
Meals provided as part of the school meal program are free of charge.
The Chèque-Service-Accueil is a benefit in kind. Thanks to the CSA, parents benefit from reduced rates for education and childcare services relating to "non-formal education."
Since the start of the 2022 school year, childcare in public facilities such as after-school clubs, daycare centers, and childminders has been free for children in elementary school during school terms. This measure does not apply to children in preschool .
For private facilities, parents pay the difference between the rate charged by the childcare facility and the €6 covered by the state.
In addition to the family allowances detailed above, you may also be eligible for additionaltax benefits for dependent children.
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