Advance Maintenance Payments
Single parents can apply for advance maintenance payments at the youth welfare office for children under 18 years of age if the liable party does not pay maintenance at all, pays it irregularly, or if paternity has not been established. The amount is determined based on the child’s age. More detailed information can be
The federal government allocates substantial funds to families each year, which are distributed among various benefits. Below, we provide a brief overview of the financial support available for families and during pregnancy.
Our tip: Prepare your applications well in advance before the baby arrives so you can focus fully on your new arrival onc
Child Benefit
Child benefit is an income-independent financial support for all families with children up to 18 years old. It can be applied for immediately after birth at the family offices of the employment agencies or the family office of the public service.
Further information and the application form can be found here.
Parental Allowance
If parents wish to take parental leave to spend time with their child, this must be requested in writing at least seven weeks before it begins. During parental leave, special protection against dismissal applies. To compensate for lost income during this time, parents can receive parental allowance for up to 14 months of the ch
Child Supplement and Housing Benefit
With a low income, many parents are eligible for the child supplement, the education package, and/or housing benefit—this applies to both couples and single parents. Families are eligible for the child supplement if the parents’ income covers their own needs but not those of their children. The supplement is u
Advance Maintenance Payments
Single parents can apply for advance maintenance payments at the youth welfare office for children under 18 years of age if the liable party does not pay maintenance at all, pays irregularly, or if paternity is not established. The amount depends on the age of the child.
Further information on advance maintenance pay
Working mothers and fathers are entitled to take time off from work, provided the necessary conditions are met, and may stay at home to care for a sick child.
Child Sickness Benefit
Legally insured parents can apply for child sickness benefit for up to 30 working days per child (60 working days for single parents) until the end of 2023. For families with multiple children, each parent is entitled to no more than 65 working days in total, while single parents are entitled to up to 130 working days. From
Eligibility for Child Sickness Benefit
Eligible are legally insured working parents who are entitled to sickness benefits themselves and whose child is under twelve years old. For children with disabilities, eligibility extends beyond the child’s twelfth birthday. A further requirement is that no other person in the household is available to care
