Child benefit supplements

The child supplement is an additional financial support for working parents who earn enough for themselves, but for whom it is not enough or only just enough to also cover the entire needs of the family. Parents or guardians who receive child benefit can apply for it in addition. The child supplement is paid out together with the child benefit. If you are a client of the Jobcenter, they will pay the benefit to you.

Child supplement is paid for children who are under 25 years old, are unmarried and live in your household.

Since January 1, 2025, the maximum amount of the child supplement is  297 euros per month.

The child benefit supplement provides financial support for families with limited incomes. You must meet the following prerequisites in order to receive this supplement:

• You receive a child benefit (or comparable benefit) for the child in question.
• Your gross monthly income must be at least 900 euros (total for two parents) or 600 euros (for single parents). Combined with your income, child benefit and possibly a housing benefit, you would have enough income to support your family.

The application for child supplement must be submitted separately to the family benefits office. Usually, you will receive child supplement for 6 months. If the approval period has expired, you must reapply for child supplement.

All relevant information about child benefit supplements as well as application forms are provided at: Agentur für Arbeit