The Alberta child and family benefit is a financial benefit provided by the Canada Revenue Agency, an individual gets four payments annually. For the year 2025, the first payment was made on February 27, and now the second payment is all set to be sent on May 27 via direct deposit and mail.
Once the ACFB for the May 2025 is sent via direct deposit, one need to wait for atleast 5 working to receive in the bank account; incase of paper check one need to wait for atleast 10 days to receive in mail box. If the payment isn’t received by expected timeline, it is highly recommended to get in touch with the officials of the CRA.
The remaining two payments of the Alberta child and family benefit 2025 will be released on August 27, and November 27. It is going to be received by residents of Alberta who meet certain eligibility criterias and have already submitted the application. If you want to learn more about this payment, stay tuned.
| Payment Date | May 27, 2025 |
| Processing Time | 8 weeks after applying |
| Delivery Time | 5 business days (deposit), 10 days (cheque) |
| Eligibility – Residency | Must live in Alberta, be a permanent resident |
| Eligibility – Income | Net income ≤ $27,024; working income > $2,760 |
| Children Requirement | Must have children under 18 |
| Max Amount (1 Child) | $2,221/year ($555.25/quarter) |
| How to Apply? | Online via CRA My Account |
Eligibility to get ACFB
The ACFB is provided to lower and middle-income families with children under 18 years, if you are interested in getting this payment you may check the eligibility criterias from the listed points.
- You must be a permanent resident of Canada and residing in Alberta.
- Additionally, you must know filed the tax return for last tex year.
- Furthermore, your net family income mustn’t be above $27,024, and it is exceeding $2,760 annually.
ACFB Amount
The ACFB for July 2024 to June 2025 have two components, which are base and working. The base component for 1 qualifying child is $1,469, and while the working component for 1 qualifying child is $752 i.e one can get upto $2,221 if his or her adjusted family net income is $27,024 or less, and his employment income must exceed $2,760 annually.
For May 2025, a family with adjusted net income of $27,024 or below is going to get $555.25, which includes base company ($367.25) and earning component ($188.00). You may check the annual and quarterly ACFB payment amount for 2 to 4 or children by going through the tabulated data.
2 Children:
| Component | Maximum Annually | Quarterly Amount |
| Base Component | $2,204 | $551.00 |
| Working Component | $1,437 | $359.25 |
| Total | $3,641 | $910.25 |
3 Children:
| Component | Maximum Annually | Quarterly Amount |
| Base Component | $2,939 | $734.75 |
| Working Component | $1,847 | $461.75 |
| Total | $4,786 | $1,196.50 |
4 or More Children:
| Component | Maximum Annually | Quarterly Amount |
| Base Component | $3,674 | $918.50 |
| Working Component | $1,982 | $495.50 |
| Total | $5,656 | $1,414.00 |
The ACFB payment amount for August 2025 and November 2025 will be disclosed soon by the Canada Revenue Service.
How to Apply?
To apply for the apply for the Alberta child and family benefit, you are required to go step-by-step instructions available below.
- Go to the official website of the Alberta, which is https://www.alberta.ca/.
- Now, you have to click on the option of Family and social supports.
- Find an option that reads ‘Family supports,’ tap on it.
- Here, you will see an option that reads ‘Alberta income support,’ click on it.
- Lookout for an option that reads ‘Alberta Child and Family Benefit,’ and tap on it.
- Find an option that reads ‘Apply for Canada Child Benefit,’ and get redirected to next page.
- Here, you will see an option of the Apply – Canada child benefit, hit on it and then tap on the Online through My Account.
- Lastly, you have to sign in your account, fill in all the required details and submit the application form.
After the successful of the application form, one needs to wait for atleast 8 weeks to get the benefits. If you apply now, most probably you will get the payment from August 2025.