Le congé proche aidant est-il rémunéré ?

Le congé lui-même n'est pas un salaire classique. Une allocation, l'AJPA, peut être versée sous conditions par la CAF ou la MSA.

Qui peut demander un congé proche aidant ?

Les conditions dépendent du statut professionnel et de la situation du proche aidé. Il faut vérifier auprès de l'employeur et des organismes compétents.

Comment organiser la famille pendant le congé ?

Il faut éviter que le congé concentre toutes les tâches sur une seule personne. Un agenda partagé et des tâches assignées permettent de garder une organisation collective.

Congé proche aidant: eligibility and AJPA

Congé proche aidant is not just an administrative matter: during the leave or reduced working hours, you also need to organise visits, tasks, and information around the person you're caring for.

Key figures

Scheme	Amount or benchmark	Source
Congé de proche aidant	3 months, renewable, up to 1 year over your whole career	Service-Public.fr
AJPA (French daily caregiver allowance)	€66.64 per day or €33.32 per half-day in 2026	CAF · Service-Public.fr
AJPA payment period	66 days per person cared for, up to 4 people over your career (potentially 264 days)	CAF · Service-Public.fr

Amounts checked in September 2026. Always check the current rules with the relevant authority before applying.

What is congé proche aidant for?

Congé proche aidant allows an employee to temporarily suspend or reduce their work to support a loved one experiencing loss of independence or living with a disability. The exact rules depend on employment status and the situation of the person being cared for.

The daily caregiver allowance, the AJPA, can be requested subject to conditions from the CAF or the MSA.

What to prepare before the leave

Taking leave shouldn't isolate the caregiver even further. It helps to prepare a realistic schedule, share tasks with other family members, and document the essential information.

This helps keep things running smoothly if the caregiver falls ill, goes back to work, or needs a break.

Calendar of appointments and home visits.
List of medications and important instructions.
Emergency contacts and healthcare professionals.
Tasks that can still be delegated during the leave.

How Tribulys helps during this period

Tribulys keeps the leave from turning into a permanent mental load. The caregiver can coordinate everything from one place, while the other members keep visibility on what's been done and what's still left to do.

The care journal and calendar also provide a useful record for medical appointments or exchanges with government bodies.

Putting this into practice with Tribulys

Caregiver leave (congé de proche aidant) takes preparation: during those weeks, you become the hub of the organisation. Tribulys helps you structure handovers and the calendar from day one, then hand over without losing information when you return to work.

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Frequently asked questions

Is congé proche aidant paid?: The leave itself is not a regular salary. An allowance, the AJPA, can be paid subject to conditions by the CAF or the MSA.
Who can request congé proche aidant?: The conditions depend on employment status and the situation of the person being cared for. Check with your employer and the relevant government bodies.
How do you organise the family during the leave?: It's important that the leave doesn't concentrate all the tasks on a single person. A shared calendar and assigned tasks help keep the organisation collective.