In Bremen, there are 11 centers for family life. Here, families receive support in their daily lives and advice on parenting, family life, and relationships. The services are available to everyone, especially mothers, fathers, children, and infants.

At the family centers, everyone receives support in their daily family life. You can get help in difficult life situations and advice on parenting, family life, and relationships. All services are free of charge.

  • central meeting point for all families in the district
  • direct, low-threshold and unbureaucratic assistance
  • Exchange, meetings, courses and leisure activities in the district
  • family support services
  • Cooperation with other services and institutions
  • qualified guidance advice
  • Integration of people from different cultures and countries of origin

What topics are supported?

  • Family life and parental role
  • Marriage and partnership
  • Support for single parents
  • Education and development of children
  • Everyday life with children

What takes place there?

  • For parents: counselling, discussion groups, parenting courses, etc.
  • For parents with children: parent-child groups, meetups, playgroups, creative activities, etc.
  • Language and integration programs
  • Weekend and summer camps, as well as excursions and family celebrations

Where can I find the family's houses?

Who is responsible?

  • The family's 11 houses are neighborhood-based facilities of the Bremen Office for Social Services and the Social Service for Young People.
  • The specialist coordination of the Family Centers lies within the Family Policy Department of the Senator for Labour, Social Affairs, Youth and Integration.