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As a guide for the city of Bremen, we offer information and advice for all family-related challenges – free of charge, neutral, and independent. And as a specialist agency, we advise, connect, and network everyone who works with families, providing a professional overview.

With us you'll find everything you need for your everyday family life.

All topics at a glance
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Pregnancy, birth and the first three years of life
Two people are walking hand in hand and look happy. One person is in a wheelchair.
children and young people
An adult, a child, and a toddler are going on a bicycle trip. The toddler is sitting in a bicycle trailer.
Life with children
Two people are lying in bed facing away from each other.
Partnership | Separation
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Everyday life
An old couple is taking a walk.
Life in old age
A person is sitting on the floor crying with their arms crossed.
Crisis | Emergency
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Bremen Holiday Compass
Finally, it's vacation time! Childcare options for children and teenagers
Students are excited: It's finally summer vacation! But for many parents, the long holiday period raises questions: How can I find good and reliable childcare? What activities are suitable? How much do they cost? And what's happening in our neighborhood?
To the Bremen Holiday Compass
Specialist portal
We are committed to a family-friendly Bremen.
To make this (even) more successful, as a professional you can find information here on current topics related to family support and family education, get an overview and of course take advantage of the many networking opportunities and their synergies.
To the specialist portal
Welcome to the Family Folder
Welcome to the family – Your first time with baby
The "Welcome to the Family" folder is given to parents of newborns by their pediatrician during the third routine check-up (U3). It offers practical everyday support for the first six months with a baby in the city of Bremen. The WiF folder is funded by the Senator for Labor, Social Affairs, Youth and Integration.
To the WiF folder

Here you'll find interesting news for families in Bremen.

All the latest news
Child looks through kaleidoscope
Article: News

Qualification as a foster family – now via educational leave
April 28, 2026

A new employee-friendly compact course from PiB and wisoak will start on June 1st as recognized educational time in the field of foster care.

Learn more about “Qualification as a foster family – now via educational leave”
A couple walks down a street with a toddler.
Article: News

Parental Allowance Plus reaches new record high
April 24, 2026

New figures from the Federal Statistical Office show that the use of parental allowance plus reached a new record high in 2025. 40.3 percent of all parental allowance recipients planned to use parental allowance plus.

Learn more about “Parental Allowance Plus reaches new record high”
Schoolchild on a climbing wall
Article: News

Apply now for the German Child Benefit Foundation Bremen Prize!
April 10, 2026

Three prizes will again be awarded to projects and ideas that improve the upbringing of children in Bremen and Bremerhaven. The application deadline is June 15, 2026.

Learn more about “Apply now for the German Child Benefit Foundation Bremen Prize!”