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
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
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
Finances
Finances for Studies
Here you will find an overview of funding options for your studies
Finances for Children
Every year, the federal government allocates substantial funds to families, covering a wide range of benefits. Here, we provide an initial overview of the financial support options available for families and during pregnan
Parental Allowance
Parental allowance supports the financial stability of families and enables parents to dedicate time to their child.
If you wish to take parental leave, you must submit a written application no later than seven weeks before the start date. During parental leave, you are entitled to special protection against dismissal. To com
Advance Maintenance Payment
Single parents can apply for an advance maintenance payment for children under the age of 18 at the Youth Welfare Office if the person obligated to pay maintenance does not pay at all, pays irregularly, or if paternity has not been established. The amount depends on the age of the child.
For more details, see:
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Child Benefit
Child benefit is an income-independent financial support available to all families with children. It can be applied for immediately after the child’s birth at the Family Offices of the Employment Agencies or the Family Office for Public Service Employees. Further information, as well as the application form, can be found here:
Child Supplement, Benefits for Education and Participation, and Housing Allowance
If you have a low income, many parents are eligible for the Child Supplement, the Education and Participation Package, and/or Housing Allowance—this applies to both couples and single parents. Families are eligible for the child supplement if the parents' income cove
Citizen's Allowance (Bürgergeld)
It is possible to apply for Citizen's Allowance (formerly Unemployment Benefit II) for your child, even if you, as a parent, are not eligible to receive it. Additionally, during leave of absence semesters, when BAföG eligibility ceases, you may still be entitled to Citizen's Allowance if you demonstrate financial n
