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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.
Suddenly in need of care? The care support centers in Bremen offer free advice
When someone becomes dependent on care, many questions often arise: What support is available? What services does long-term care insurance cover? How can care be organized at home? And which support services are suitable for one's own situation? The care support centers in the state of Bremen are a neutral, free, and independent point of contact for all questions relating to care. They help to maintain an overview and find suitable solutions together.
ReBUZ Bremen: Help when school becomes difficult
Things don't always run smoothly at school. Some children have learning difficulties, others don't feel comfortable in class, struggle with anxiety, or lose their motivation to attend school. Parents, too, sometimes face questions they can't answer on their own. This is precisely where the Regional Counseling and Support Centers in Bremen – ReBUZ for short – provide support.
What do process guides actually do?
When a child, adolescent, or young adult has a disability or is at risk of developing one, families are often faced with many questions: What support is available? Who is responsible? What applications need to be submitted? And where do you even begin?
Abortion? What you should know in Bremen
An unwanted pregnancy can trigger many feelings: uncertainty, fear, or feeling overwhelmed. In Bremen, there are counseling centers and medical services that support women and their families – confidentially and without judgment of their personal decisions. No woman has to face this situation alone. We have compiled the most important information for this situation.