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Child welfare risks at a new high
The number of cases of child endangerment in Germany has reached a new record high for the third time in a row: In 2024, youth welfare offices in Germany identified around 72,800 children or young people as being at risk of child endangerment due to neglect, psychological, physical or sexual violence.
Bremen's second report on children and youth has been published
The second Children and Youth Report was recently presented by the Social Affairs Department to the Youth Welfare Committee. It continues the systematic inventory of open-access children's and youth work (OKJA) and youth association work in Bremen, which began in 2022. At the same time, it comprehensively presents, for the first time, other key areas of work within child and youth welfare and the interconnections between different services.
Systemic daycare support starts as a pilot program
The aim is to specifically strengthen facilities with a particularly high number of children with special needs. Instead of individual personal assistants, systemic support will be provided for all children in the future.
PiB North office is moving: New premises in Bremen-Vegesack
Since November 4, 2025, PiB has opened its doors at a new address in Bremen-Vegesack: Alte Hafenstraße 67-70 – just a two-minute walk from the previous address “Zur Vegesacker Fähre 2-4”.
Healthy professionals strengthen the quality of daycare centers
Bremen is launching a comprehensive workplace health management program: Promoting the health of daycare staff improves the quality of education and thus the development of children in daycare centers. This is the conclusion reached by the Standing Scientific Commission of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs (SWK).
"School bus" study: Fewer drugs, more gaming
Young people in the state of Bremen are consuming fewer drugs than three years ago, but are spending more time gaming, gambling, using Instagram, TikTok, and similar platforms. These are the findings of the new "School Bus" study.
Caritas specialist outpatient clinic: Counseling services for eating disorders
The specialist outpatient clinic for addiction prevention and rehabilitation offers the first counselling center in Bremen specifically focused on eating disorders.
BRISE collaborative project: Funding extended for four years
The BRISE joint project – Bremen Initiative for Strengthening Early Childhood Development – has been extended for another four years.
Paternity acknowledgment: Online appointment booking now available
Personal appearance is mandatory for the notarization of paternity acknowledgments, custody declarations, or child support obligations. Scheduling appointments is now easier: bookings can now also be made online.
Night cafes in the state of Bremen will be made permanent
Services for people with mental illnesses are secured: The model project for people with a mental illness and an altered day-night rhythm has been in place since 2016.