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AlbertaFamily & children

Child and Family Benefit

A tax-free payment for lower- and middle-income Alberta families with children under 18. A base amount plus an extra working-income component.

Estimated value
Up to about $1,529/year for the first child, plus more for others and for working income
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Who qualifies

  • You qualify if you are an Alberta resident with a child under 18 and file your taxes; the amount depends on income and number of children.
  • A working-income component adds more for families with employment income over about $2,760.

How to apply

  1. 1

    File your taxes

    There is no separate application. File your tax return and the CRA assesses you automatically, paying it with the Canada Child Benefit.

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Documents you will need

  • Filed tax returns (both parents)
How often it is paid
Quarterly

Good to know

  • No separate application — it is paid quarterly with the Canada Child Benefit.

Often applied for together

Canada Child BenefitCanada Learning Bond
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Last verified: September 1, 2026