Family and Parenting Organisations

Useful organisations and links to websites for parents...

There are several official organisations in France catering to mothers and families. They are:

• Caisse d'Allocations Familiales (CAF), family benefits
• Protection Maternelle et Infantile (PMI) mother and infant welfare (can be reached through your local Conseil Général)
• Caisse Primaire d'Assurance Maladie (CPAM), primary case of sickness insurance
• To find a local branch contact the Conseil Général of the department for information on local bodies

Useful web links

• French Government Service-Public website
• Baby France French website
• Info Femmes: National Centre for legal rights of women including employment and maternity (French)
• Ameli provide a guide of month six to nine (PDF in French)
• Ameli have a guide to the baby's health after birth (PDF in French)

• Giving Birth
• Pregnancy & Birth in Monaco
• Registration & Nationality
• Termination & Abortion
• Postnatal Care
• Family Organisations