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Applications for Christmas aid 2026 can be submitted until October 31st
The Christmas Aid fundraising campaign, organized annually since 1998 by the Civic Engagement Department of the Senator for Labor, Social Affairs, Youth and Integration in cooperation with the Weser-Kurier newspaper, is entering its 29th season this autumn. Families with limited financial resources can apply until October 31st.
New: family network website now available in 10 languages
The Bremen family network is becoming even more multilingual: Our website is now available in a total of ten languages. Arabic, Bulgarian, Farsi, and Polish have been added.
Out of the school routine, into the autumn holidays!
Two weeks off school – but plenty of opportunities: During the autumn holidays from October 12th to 24th, children and teenagers in Bremen can get creative, play sports, make music, discover nature, and try new things. The Bremen Holiday Compass at bremer-ferienkompass.de shows which supervised holiday activities are available.
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.