Retraite Québec and Family Allowance

Retraite Québec administers the Family Allowance measure that is part of Québec's family policy. The Minister of Families  is the minister responsible for Retraite Québec in matters related to the administration of the Family Allowance measure.

The Family Allowance in brief

The refundable tax credit for Family Allowance is paid by the Gouvernement du Québec and provides assistance to families.

The Family Allowance measure consists of:

• The Family Allowance payment

  The Family Allowance payment is a form of financial assistance paid to all eligible families with one or more dependent children under the age of 18.

• The supplement for the purchase of school supplies

  This annual financial assistance of $121 per child aged 4 to 16 on 30 September is intended for all families who receive Family Allowance payments. The beneficiary must have custody of the child for the month in which the supplement is paid.

• The supplement for handicapped children

  The purpose of the supplement for handicapped children is to provide financial assistance for parents to help with the care and education of a handicapped child. The physical impairment or mental function disability must be serious and must significantly limit the child in carrying out life habits for a period expected to last at least one year.

• The Supplement for Handicapped Children Requiring Exceptional Care

  The measure provides parents with financial assistance in assuming extraordinary responsibilities in administering care to or being constantly present for a child who has severe and multiple disabilities that prevent the child from carrying out his or her life habits, or whose medical condition requires specified complex medical care at home. The disabilities or care are expected to last for at least one year.