The family allowance can be claimed flexibly for a child after the expiry of the childcare allowance until the child reaches the age of 10. The amount of the family allowance depends on the net income limit (1 table for 1 adult and 1 table for 2 adults) and the number of children. The amount of the family allowance ranges from € 54 per month to € 244 per month and is paid for up to 48 months. For example, for two adults and two children with an income limit of € 1,419.60, the family allowance is € 170. Recently, this support measure was adjusted. No changes are planned for the foreseeable future.
Family Allowance after the childcare allowance
Official Name of Signatory
State of Carinthia (Austria)
Delegation
Europe
Website of the Signatory
Name of the person presenting the Good Practice
Mag. Claudia Unterrieder
Position/Job Title of person presenting the Good Practice
Sub-department head
Aim of the Good Practice
Support for families with children under the age of 10 after the expiry of childcare allowance
Target Group of the Good Practice
Low-income families with younger children with their main residence in Carinthia.
Implementation period
For years, the benefit is granted for 48 months. A new application must be submitted after every six months.
Consistency over time
The family allowance has been an integral part of the range of benefits of the social assistance of the province of Carinthia in slightly different forms for years.
Evaluation of the Good Practice
The family allowance is considered to be a target-oriented measure for low-income families with younger children.
Key stakeholders and partnerships
The family allowance is administered directly by the Carinthian provincial government without external partners. External partners may be involved in the application process.
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Future Goal 1
Maintain the funding line in its current form.
Future Goal 2
Securing the financial means for it
Future Goal 3
Create awareness among the population that this measure can be used (process).