CAF pays for your holidays this year! Yes it’s possible. You must complete your file quickly to obtain this assistance.
Can CAF help you?
The CAF helps the poorest in this period of high inflation! CAF is the acronym for “Caisse d’allocations Familiales” in France. It is a public institution which manages social benefits linked to the family, such as family allowances, housing aid and childbirth benefits.
People who benefit from CAF can apply for assistance to pay for part of their holidays in France. These can be located in the mountains, in the countryside or in the city. There are more than 3600 camping and holiday villages listed by the CAF.
However, you must meet the eligibility conditions for CAF. You must be able to prove that you have a child under 18 and an income for the whole family that does not exceed certain levels. Each person can rely on the documents issued by the Caf to determine the family quotient. In addition, the stay must be at least one week.
500 euros prime
The amount of aid varies by city. CAF adapts its guidelines according to the budget it has. For the North of France, for example, families with two or more children can receive aid of 500 euros when the family income is less than 700 euros. This amount increases with the number of children.
“If the family quotient is between zero and 450 euros, CAF covers 65% of the cost of a week’s stay. The aid is still limited to 555 euros. If the family quotient is between 451 and 700 euros 700 euros, the CAF covers 50% of the cost of the stay. The aid is capped at 400 euros”can we read on the website.
CAF sends a letter with the details of the aid in February. In other cases, contact or consult the website. Once the amount of aid seems established, the beneficiary can then make a reservation. The list of lodgings, campsites and holiday centers with the Vacaf label can be found on the website via vacaf.org.
After logging into the site, you must go to the family section and choose your account. Then, you have to click on the appropriate device and finally choose the approved centers. Each beneficiary has the opportunity to choose the form of housing they want and to create a real simulation.
This makes it possible to amortize the budget devoted to the holidays. It is essential to contact the place you have reserved. The center will win a sum of money. Then the Caf takes the rest. The aid will be deducted from the cost of the stay. Parents also have the option of letting their children stay in a summer camp.
In the end, this will save you 500 euros. It is important to apply as soon as possible. This aid is paid directly into the account of the beneficiary’s family.
