Families with low incomes are entitled to the child supplement in addition to the child benefit. This is up to 250 euros per month per child. If there are several children, a total amount is paid. However, only about a third of those entitled have applied for the child supplement so far. This was the response of the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs to a question from the Left Party in the Bundestag.
Whether families or single parents receive a child supplement depends, among other things, on the gross income of the parents or guardians—at least 900 euros (couples) or 600 euros (single parents). Other requirements: The child must be younger than 25 as well as live in the household, and parents already receive child benefit for their child or children.
Those who have already received the child supplement do not have to do anything. All other eligible persons can submit an application to the family benefits office. This can also be done online. As a rule, the child supplement is approved for six months. After that, it must be applied for again.
A lot of information about the child supplement can be found at the Federal Employment Agency. You can check your entitlement and apply online via the link https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/familie-und-kinder/kinderzuschlag-verstehen/kinderzuschlag-anspruch-hoehe-dauer.
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