The state allowance for children is granted to all children up to the age of 18, without discrimination. The state allowance for children is also granted to young people who have reached the age of 18, who are attending high school or vocational education courses, organized according to the law, until their completion, except for those who repeat the school year, except for those who repeat for health reasons, proven with a medical certificate.

The state allowance for children is also granted to children of foreign citizens and stateless persons residing in Romania, under the law, if they live together with their parents.

This right may be requested by either of the biological parents of the child, as well as the person who has adopted a child, provided that they meet the eligibility criteria.