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Holiday childcare in Bremen: 5 steps to a successful school break
Twelve weeks of school holidays, but significantly less vacation time: For parents of school children, this equation rarely works out. Those who work have to plan well in advance – and even then, illness, fully booked activities, or a lack of support can disrupt holiday arrangements.
New to the neighborhood? "Arriving in the neighborhood" helps you with everyday questions
Are you new to Bremen or your neighborhood and don't know who to contact with a question? The "Arriving in the Neighborhood" (AiQ) advice centers support refugees and immigrants in finding their way around their new surroundings. This service is available in ten Bremen neighborhoods.
Young Carer: When children and young people care for relatives
Taking over household chores, picking up medication, helping a parent get dressed, or caring for younger siblings: Some children and teenagers regularly assume responsibility at home because a family member is ill, in need of care, or has a disability. They are called young carers. It is estimated that this affects about five to six percent of all children and teenagers in Germany. The Bremen Senator for Health estimates there are between 6,100 and 7,400 young carers in the state.
New in Bremen's Neustadt district: Käthe Social Campus
In Bremen's Neustadt district, the Käthe Social Campus is being created as a new hub for social services, counseling, support, and education. Various support services will converge on the site on Käthe-Popall-Straße. At the same time, the campus is intentionally designed to integrate seamlessly into the neighborhood and create spaces for community interaction.
Additional needs, child support advance, child supplement & Co. – this is how you get financial support for your family
Pregnancy, or at the latest when a baby is born, brings many changes: These include not only coming together as a family and as parents, but also financial matters that concern (expectant) mothers and fathers. Are you worried about your financial situation? Do you often find yourself short of money at the end of the month? You're not alone. Many families have to budget carefully. The good news is that there are various government benefits that provide financial support for families. However, many parents aren't even aware that they are entitled to them. We'll show you what assistance is available and where you can apply for it.
The legal entitlement to full-day care starts on August 1, 2026
From August 1, 2026, the legal entitlement to full-day education and care for children in the first grade will come into effect. In subsequent years, the entitlement will be gradually extended to grades two to four, so that from the 2029/30 school year it will apply to all children in grades one to four.
Setting up a shared apartment – what do I need to consider?
High housing costs make shared apartments attractive for trainees and students. But who should sign the lease? And what happens if someone moves out? The Bremen Chamber of Employees has compiled valuable tips for young people who want to move into a shared apartment.
Help with starting school! What parents need to know now
The first day of school at most Bremen primary schools is August 15th this year. It's a big day for first-graders and their parents, as it marks the beginning of a new chapter in their lives. Between school cones, photos, and general excitement, parents can quickly feel pressured to make everything perfect.
Bremen heat portal now online
The heat portal is the central information platform for the state of Bremen. It compiles current information, behavioral recommendations, and background information on all aspects of heat.
You want to get involved in Bremen – but don't know how?
The city of Bremen offers numerous opportunities for volunteering – whether with a club or a welfare organization, as a mentor, cultural companion, or guardian. If you would like to volunteer to help children, young people, and families in Bremen, you will find key contact points and relevant networks here.