CAF and family benefits
Understanding CAF accounts, family benefits, housing support, appointment letters, missing documents and follow-up steps.
Integration in France
Support for Jewish newcomers from Israel
WAS helps families, students, workers and elders arriving from Israel understand French administration, access local services, learn French and build a stable life in France.
A practical welcome
From arrival to everyday autonomy
Arriving in France can be difficult even when the move is planned: housing, health insurance, school, work status, family benefits, language and unfamiliar institutions all arrive at once. WAS offers a first point of contact, listens to the situation, and helps each person move step by step.
Our support is social and administrative. We do not replace lawyers, accountants or public services, but we help people understand what to prepare, which office to contact, and how to follow up without being alone.
- Confidential first conversation by email or appointment.
- French-language support for daily life and paperwork.
- Orientation toward public services, partner associations and professional advisers when needed.
- Support open to Jewish newcomers from Israel and to any person in difficulty, without political affiliation.
Administrative support
Help understanding French institutions
We help newcomers prepare questions, gather documents and find the correct channel for each procedure.
CPAM and healthcare
Orientation for health insurance registration, carte Vitale steps, complementary insurance questions and medical appointment access.
URSSAF and work status
First explanations for micro-entrepreneur status, URSSAF accounts, declarations and when to ask an accountant or legal professional.
School and children
Help understanding school enrolment, canteen, extracurricular activities, school insurance and communication with local schools.
Prefecture and residence
General orientation for residence-related appointments and document checklists, with referral to specialised legal associations when needed.
French classes
Beginner and conversation workshops to build confidence for appointments, work, school meetings and everyday life.
Community, dignity and integration
Integration is not only paperwork. WAS creates spaces where newcomers can ask questions, meet local families, share cultural references, and find social ties. We pay particular attention to elders, young parents, isolated people and people who have experienced stress or displacement.
Important: WAS is non-political and does not provide immigration-law representation, tax advice or accounting services. For complex legal, tax or professional questions, we help you identify qualified organisations or professionals.
For families
School, CAF, healthcare, childcare, French practice and social orientation.
For students
French conversation, administrative mail, housing orientation and local contacts.
For workers
France Travail, URSSAF basics, CV orientation and professional referrals.
For elders
Friendly visits, paperwork help, community events and support against isolation.
How to ask for help
Send a short message explaining your situation. A volunteer will reply within 5 working days whenever possible.
1. Contact WAS
Email contact@was-association.org or use the contact page.
2. First conversation
We clarify your priority: CAF, CPAM, URSSAF, school, housing, French, work or social support.
3. Action steps
We prepare a simple checklist and orient you toward the right services or partners.