AMEN Social June Update: How to Register Your Children Aged 6-18 for the Expanded Monthly Cash Allowance
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Dhivyanshu
- . June 3, 2026
- . Update: June 3, 2026 4:54 pm
The AMEN Social program has officially been rolled out with its big, highly anticipated June 2026 updates, and honestly, this is bringing serious financial relief to thousands of vulnerable households. AMEN Social Program June 2026, Specifically, the government has already finalized the expansion of the monthly cash allowance, so it now includes older school-age children. If you are a low-income family that depends on Tunisia social assistance, then knowing how to register children aged 6-18 for the updated benefits is a must. This guide sort of walks you through the new requirements, the necessary documents, and the exact steps to secure the expanded child benefit support this month.
What is the AMEN Social Expanded Monthly Cash Allowance?
Before the national child benefit, 30 TND a child each month, was usually given mostly to the small ones, like infants and toddlers from 0 to 5 years, not more. But due to the increasing costs tied to education and daily nutrition, the Ministry of Social Affairs, in a strategic partnership with UNICEF MENA, has now permanently expanded this safety net.
Now, under the latest 2026 regulatory framework, the monthly cash allowance covers children up to 18 years old. This targeted enlargement is meant to strengthen community resilience, help keep teenagers enrolled in school, and reduce the risk of child labor in socio-economically disadvantaged areas. And yes, this child-specific stipend is paid on top of the base family assistance, which was officially increased earlier this year to 280 TND per month for eligible households.
Eligibility Rules for the 6-18 Age Bracket
Before you rush to apply, it is essential to make sure your household meets the basic requirements put in place by the Ministry of Social Affairs, because yeah, it matters. To qualify for the expanded 6-18 child benefit support, you have to meet these conditions:
- Active Registration: Must have registered and actively assessed in the AMEN Social program database (must currently have a free or reduced healthcare card).
- Educational Enrollment: The child needs to be registered in a public school, a recognized private school, or a certified Vocational Training Centre.
- Age Limit: The child’s age needs to be between 6 and 18 years as of the date of the application, not earlier.
Step-by-Step: How to Register Your Children
The whole registration process for the monthly cash allowance was made easier for the summer period of 2026, in general. Just these steps are to be used to update your family dossier:
1. Gather Your Essential Documents
Please bring something to the government office, it will not be expected of you. A thorough physical record will include:
- A clear photocopy of the National ID Card (CIN) of both parents/legal guardians.
- A valid Certificate of School Attendance (Certificat de Scolarité) for the current.
- School year (or vocational training year) showing the child is enrolled in study or vocational training.
2. Visit Your Local Social Promotion Unit
It is not possible to complete applications online. Your dossier must be handed in in person to the social promotion unit (Unité de Promotion Sociale) specialized by territories with the territorial directorate of the region where you are studying.
3. Application Review and Database Verification
Social workers will then check that your documents are compatible with the national identification system so that your poverty score matches the international poverty score by the World Bank for targeted social inclusion and social relief.
The recent expansion of the AMEN Social program marks, for Tunisia, a pretty monumental turn in how social help is handled. When the state manages to extend the monthly cash allowance to older students, it kind of creates a necessary little financial cushion against the rising cost of living, day after day. You really should not miss out on this essential support from the government. So gather your school certificates, head to your local unit for social promotion this week, and make sure you register children aged 6-18 in order to secure both their education and their nutritional well-being for the coming academic year.
FAQs
1. How much is the expanded child allowance?
The benefit rate is 30TND/month for each eligible child. Also, all registered school-aged children are given a 50 TND allowance to cover the cost of school supplies in the fall.
2. Will this affect my base household social aid?
No. Payments of child benefit support are a supplement payment. It is added directly on top of your regular family’s monthly assistance, which further alleviates your family’s financial burden.
3. What happens if my 16-year-old drops out of school?
The allowance is subject to strict conditions to take part in education or vocational training. The Ministry of Social Affairs will suspend the attendance certificate of the child, and the stipend of 30 TND will be suspended each month if he/she drops out without providing an attendance certificate.
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