Universal Allowance for Son or Daughter

The Universal Child Allowance (AUH) is a social protection program implemented by the Argentine government with the aim of providing economic support to the most vulnerable families and guaranteeing children's rights.

This initiative is part of the Law for the Comprehensive Protection of the Rights of Girls, Boys and Adolescents and has been a key measure to reduce child poverty in the country.

The program was established in 2009 during the presidency of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, and has since undergone several updates and expansions to reach a greater number of beneficiaries.

The AUH is administered by the National Social Security Administration (ANSES) and benefits families with children under 18 years of age, including children with disabilities, in a situation of socioeconomic vulnerability.

To access the AUH, families must meet certain requirements, such as being Argentine or foreigners with legal residence in the country, having income below an established threshold and that the children are registered in the National Registry of Persons (Renaper) and have up-to-date health and education checks.

The amount of the allowance is updated periodically and may vary depending on the economic situation of the country and the number of children in the family.

In addition, the AUH is complemented by the National Pregnancy Allowance Program for Social Protection, which aims to assist pregnant women in vulnerable situations from the early stages of pregnancy.

One of the most notable achievements of the Universal Child Allowance has been its impact on reducing child poverty in Argentina.

According to reports from the Ministry of Social Development of the Nation, the program has reached millions of children in vulnerable situations, providing them with economic aid that has contributed to improving their quality of life and access to fundamental rights.

In addition to the direct economic benefit, the AUH has also encouraged school attendance and regular medical care for the beneficiary children.

The programme has proven to be an effective tool for promoting social inclusion and reducing inequalities, as it guarantees access to basic resources for those who are in the most vulnerable conditions.

Who has the right?

• Unemployed;
• Informal workers who earn less than or equal to the minimum wage;
• Social self-employed workers;
• Domestic service workers;
• Citizens who receive any of the following benefits: Ministry of Employment and Social Security Program, We Make the Future, Let's Get to Work.

In addition, this group of people must reside in the country, be Argentine born or naturalized, or have legal residence for at least 3 years.

How to register?

First, to register it is necessary to have an updated ID and present the Notebook Form PS 1.47. Those who do not have an ANSES registration must go to the nearest office.

For applicants with the data included, all they need to do is go to the children's school with the PS 1.47 booklet so that the authorities can sign it. Then follow the steps below, which you will see by clicking on the button below.

However, the Universal Child Allowance has also faced challenges and criticism throughout its implementation.

Some sectors argue that the program can generate dependency and discourage beneficiaries from seeking employment.

However, various studies have shown that the AUH has had a positive impact on the local economy, by stimulating consumption and generating multiplier effects in the domestic market.