Alberta Child and Family Benefit

AlbertaFamilyChecked October 2, 2026

ACFB gives quarterly payments to lower-income Alberta families with children under 18. It has a base part and a working part for families with employment income.

How much

July 2026 to June 2027 per year: base $1,529 first child and $764 each for 2nd-4th; working component (with working income over $2,760) $782, $712, $426, $141 for children 1-4.

When it's paid

Quarterly in August, November, February and May, separate from the CCB.

Who qualifies

You live in Alberta
You care for children under 18 and qualify for the CCB
You file your taxes every year
Income within the limits (base reduced above $28,116; working part reduced above $47,115)

How to apply

Apply for the CCB
File your return each year
CRA calculates ACFB automatically

What to have ready

Child's birth registration
SIN

Common mistakes to avoid

Not filing
Not reporting working income correctly

Official sources

CRA: Alberta programs ↗

Last checked against these pages on October 2, 2026.

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