Province of Alberta

The Canada Revenue Agency administers the Alberta child and family benefit, which is a Canada child benefit (CCB) related program, on behalf of the Alberta provincial government.

Alberta child and family benefit 

The Alberta child and family benefit (ACFB) is a tax-free amount paid to families that have children under 18 years of age.

For July 2022 to December 2022, you may be entitled to receive the following amounts:

• $1,330 ($110.83 per month) for the first child
• $665 ($55.41 per month) for the second child
• $665 ($55.41 per month) for the third child
• $665 ($55.41 per month) for the fourth child

The benefit is reduced as family income exceeds $24,467. If your adjusted family net income is between $24,467 and $41,000, you may receive a partial benefit.

In addition, families with working income of more than $2,760 may be entitled to receive the working income component of:

• $681 ($56.75 per month) for the first child
• $620 ($51.66 per month)for the second child
• $371 ($30.91 per month) for the third child
• $123 ($10.25 per month) for the fourth child

The amount is reduced if your adjusted family net income is more than $41,000.

For January 2023 to June 2023, you may be entitled to receive the following amounts:

• $1,410 ($117.50 per month) for the first child
• $705 ($58.75 per month) for the second child
• $705 ($58.75 per month) for the third child
• $705 ($58.75 per month) for the fourth child

The benefit is reduced as family income exceeds $25,935. If your adjusted family net income is between $25,935 and $43,460, you may receive a partial benefit.

In addition, families with working income of more than $2,760 may be entitled to receive the working income component of:

• $722 ($60.16 per month) for the first child
• $657 ($54.75 per month) for the second child
• $393 ($32.75 per month) for the third child
• $130 ($10.83 per month) for the fourth child

The amount is reduced if your adjusted family net income is more than $43,460.

ACFB payments are made separately from the CCB payments and issued in August, November, February and May.

This program is fully funded by the Alberta provincial government.

More information

• T4114 – Canada Child Benefits pamphlet

Related services and information

• Direct deposit
• My Account
• MyBenefits CRA mobile application
• Contact information - child and family benefits
• CRA uncashed cheques