Quebec Children Allowance Calculator

Allocation famille (formerly Soutien aux enfants) is paid by Retraite Quebec to Quebec families with a child under 18. It is tax-free and stacks on top of the federal Canada Child Benefit (CCB). The amount depends on the number of children, family net income, and your marital status. In 2026, the base amount is roughly $2,923 per year for the first child and slightly less for each additional child, with a single-parent supplement of about $1,024/year.

Income-tested phase-out

Above the family net income threshold (about $58,000 for couples and $42,400 for single parents in 2026), the variable portion of the allowance is reduced by roughly 4% per dollar of extra income, down to the guaranteed minimum amount ($1,163/year per child). This minimum is paid to every family, regardless of income, as long as at least one eligible child is present.

School supplies supplement

An annual school supplies supplement of about $117 per child aged 4 to 16 on September 30 is paid in July to help cover back-to-school expenses. This supplement is not income-tested and applies to each eligible child.

Disabled child supplement

For each child with a disability recognized by Retraite Quebec (with medical certification equivalent to the federal DTC), an additional supplement of about $2,724/year is paid. This is separate from the Supplément pour enfant handicapé nécessitant des soins exceptionnels (SEHNSE), which applies to more severe cases with two additional tiers.

Monthly or quarterly payments

By default, Retraite Quebec pays Allocation famille quarterly (January, April, July, October). You can switch to monthly payments by submitting a request through your online account. The annual total stays the same; only the payment cadence changes.