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Publication: 10 July 2017 Latest update: 25 March 2026
What is it?
It is an income support contribution introduced by Article 1, paragraph 355, of Law no. 232 of 11 December 2016 for parents of children under three years of age.
Who is it aimed at?
It is available to families with children:
- under the age of three;
- attending an authorised public or private nursery (nursery contribution);
- who cannot attend nursery because they suffer from certified serious chronic diseases (contribution for forms of at home support).
How does it work?
WHAT AM I ENTITLED TO?
The amount of the contribution, up to a maximum of 3,600 euro per year, is calculated in relation to the child’s date of birth and the ISEE for benefits for minors; when calculating the ISEE value, the amounts paid for the Single and Universal Allowance (AUU) are not taken into account.
In the absence of an ISEE, the contribution is paid at the minimum amount.
Children born from 1st January 2024
- 3,600 euro (ten instalments of 327.27 euro and one of 327.30 euro) with ISEE for minors valid for up to 40,000 euro;
- 1,500 euro (ten instalments of 136.37 euro and one of 136.30 euro) with ISEE for minors not available, non-compliant, inconsistent, not calculable or above the threshold of 40,000 euro.
Children born prior to 1st January 2024
- 3,000 euro (ten instalments of 272.73 euro and one of 272.70 euro), with ISEE for minors up to 25,000.99 euro;
- 2,500 euro (ten instalments of 227.27 euro and one of 227.30 euro) with ISEE for minors from 25,001 to 40,000 euro;
- 1,500 euro (ten instalments of 136.37 euro and one of 136.30 euro) with ISEE for minors not available, non-compliant, inconsistent, not calculable or above the threshold of 40,000 euro.
The nursery contribution bonus is paid monthly for a maximum of eleven months per calendar year and, in any event, cannot exceed the amount of the fee. The contribution cannot be combined with tax deductions for attending nurseries.
The contribution for forms of at home support is paid as a single instalment, taking into account, if available, the ISEE for minors valid on the date on which the claim is registered.
Claim
WHEN CAN I CLAIM?
The Institute will announce by circular the opening date of the service for submitting the new claim for the 2026 year, and will communicate it through the press.
From the 2026 year, claims submitted will be valid until August of the year in which the child turns three and must be updated every calendar year by entering the requested months.
HOW CAN I CLAIM?
The claim can be submitted by clicking “Use the service” on this page, or by contacting the patronage institutes.
In case of multiple children it is necessary to submit a claim for each child.
Other information
INPS, with INPS circular of 20 March 2025, no. 60 (in Italian), INPS circular of 5 September 2025, no. 123 (in Italian), message of 25 March 2025, no. 1014 (in Italian), message of 4 April 2025, no. 1165 (in Italian), message of 24 July 2025, no. 2345 (in Italian) and message of 6 November 2025, no. 3336 (in Italian), illustrates the contribution, specifying:
- requirements;
- claims;
- amount;
- payment;
- expense documents to be attached monthly for the nursery contribution;
- expiry and takeover by a new applicant;
- non-cumulability and tax treatment of the contribution.
Processing times of the measure
The ordinary deadline for issuing the decisions is set at 30 days under Law no. 241/1990.
For payment of the contribution for forms of at home support, the 30 days run from the date on which the claim is submitted.
For payment of the monthly nursery contribution, the 30 days run from the date on which the documents relating to each month are attached.