If you are a parent (or are about to become one), see the following pages for information about assistance measures for families and your tax obligations: 

• Products and Services for Children
• Québec Parental Insurance Plan
• Shelter Allowance Program

If you make or receive support payments, click Support Payments.

Tax credits and deductions

To learn about the tax benefits for parents and future parents, see:

• Tax Credits – Parents and Future Parents
• Deductions – Parents and Future Parents

Family allowance

The family allowance is a form of financial assistance paid to all eligible families with one or more dependent children under the age of 18 living with them. For more information, or to find out if you are eligible, go to the Retraite Québec website.