$124 + $64 Alberta Child and Family Benefit (ACFB) Payment 2025 – Dates, Eligibility and Amounts

Raising children is expensive, and for low- to modest-income families in Alberta, every dollar of support can make a real difference.

To help ease these financial pressures, the Alberta Child and Family Benefit (ACFB) provides tax-free payments to families with children under 18. In 2025, families are receiving an additional $124 + $64 per child through two different components of the ACFB.

These components are designed so that all qualifying families benefit, while families with earned income receive a bit more support. Payments are delivered quarterly, and the amounts add up to hundreds or even thousands of dollars each year.

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Payment

The $124 + $64 Additional ACFB Payment 2025 is a provincial program that supports low- and middle-income families. It is tax-free and meant to help with the costs of raising children.

The ACFB includes two parts:

• Base Component: around $124 per month per child
• Working Component: around $64 per month per child (for families with employment income)

Although these amounts are calculated monthly, families don’t receive the benefit every month. Instead, CRA groups three months together and pays them out quarterly. That means families actually receive several hundred dollars at a time.

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Details

Eligibility

To qualify for ACFB payments, families must:

• Be residents of Alberta for tax purposes
• Have at least one dependent child under 18 years old
• File an annual income tax return (even with no income)
• Meet CRA’s family net income thresholds

For the working component, families need employment income above a certain minimum threshold. Families without income can still qualify for the base component.

Components

When people mention the “$124 + $64” payment, they are talking about the minimum monthly equivalent of the two ACFB parts:

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• $124 per month = Base Component
• $64 per month = Working Component

Since payments are made quarterly, families actually receive the combined amount for three months in one lump sum. This structure makes it easier to manage larger household expenses.

Schedule

The ACFB quarterly payment schedule for 2025 is as follows:

Payments are deposited directly into bank accounts under the description “Canada PRO Deposit.” Families not enrolled for direct deposit will receive a cheque by mail, which can take longer.

Amounts

The yearly ACFB maximum benefit depends on family size and income. For 2025/26, the peak totals are:

Families receive the base amount regardless of income level (up to the threshold), while the working component adds extra support for families with employment income.

Value

The ACFB makes a significant difference in helping families cover essentials such as:

• Groceries and household supplies
• Children’s clothing and school items
• Childcare services
• Transportation and fuel costs
• Rent and utilities

Even though the monthly figures may seem small, when paid quarterly and totaled over a year, the ACFB adds up to thousands of dollars that directly improve household financial stability.

Fact Check

The $124 + $64 ACFB Payment 2025 is a real and reliable support for Alberta families. The benefit is structured so that all qualifying families get the base amount, while families in the workforce get additional support through the working component.

By combining with other federal programs like the Canada Child Benefit (CCB), the ACFB forms an important part of the safety net for low- and modest-income households, helping reduce child poverty and supporting families in managing the high costs of raising children.

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