Many French people will be impacted by the reduction in aid paid by Caf.
At a time when French budgets are tight and fear the rise in many bills in 2025, this is news that is enough to make people cringe, especially among the most deprived. Already experiencing financial difficulties, they will see aid paid by the Family Allowance Fund be cut. Very bad news as the end of year holidays approach, even if it is hardly a surprise.
Faced with its necessary search for savings, the State decided in favor of reducing an allocation. Or more precisely, decided not to renew an exceptional boost paid last year to nearly 750,000 French people. A complement that was welcome at the time in the face of rising prices. For the households concerned, this size in social spending will result in a shortfall of 90 euros, on average.
As is often the case when it comes to reducing certain aid, this decision was not given much publicity. However, the impact on the budget will not be small, especially since it will take place shortly before Christmas. Indeed, the planned blow concerns the traditional Christmas bonus. Affected by more than 2 million French people, it will be reduced compared to what the beneficiaries received in 2023.
Last year, an increase in the amounts was applied for single-parent families. Raising one or more children alone allowed a person on RSA or benefiting from the Specific Solidarity Allowance (ASS) to receive an additional 53 to 117 euros, depending on the number of children in their care. Exceptional support which will not be renewed this year.
Result: the amounts affected will be the same as those of 2022, since, in addition, no revaluation has been applied. Nearly 750,000 people will therefore lose between 53 and 117 euros in Christmas bonus this year. A hard blow for the households concerned. For its part, the State will save 70 million euros compared to last year.
