What state support do all families in Switzerland receive?
Welche staatliche Unterstützung bekommen alle Familien in der Schweiz?
Correct answer: D
- A no supportkeine Unterstützung
- B free train and bus journeyskostenlose Zugfahrten und Busfahrten
- C grants for young people in educationStipendien für Jugendliche in Ausbildung
- D child allowancesKinderzulagen
Why
For children there are child allowances. They are paid out through the employer or the family compensation fund.
Common mistakes
- A: no support
- Families are supported, mainly with allowances and tax deductions.
- C: grants for young people in education
- Grants are only given on application and with a low income, not to all families.
Topic
Child allowances and tax deductions
The state supports families with children. The most important help is family allowances. Employees and self-employed people are entitled to them, for each child. Parents who are not in paid work can also receive them. The money comes via the employer or the family compensation fund. You receive it every month together with your wages.
Living in Switzerland
Taxes and family support
Sources
Last checked: September 2026
Question 146 of the official question list of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.