Are you already familiar with the family allowance?
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Are you already familiar with the family allowance?

March 4, 2026

Every two years, low-income families from Bremen can apply to the Daniel Schnakenberg Foundation for a subsidy for a recreational trip. Getting away from home during the holidays, experiencing something wonderful in a different environment, meeting new people and perhaps even making new friends – for many, this is perfectly normal. However, some families don't have the means to do so

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Postcards from the Bremen holiday compass
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7 good reasons for choosing the right holiday childcare

March 3, 2026

Plenty of school holidays, adventurous children, and working parents: everything points to parents looking for childcare options during the Bremen school break. But are my children really reliably cared for? Isn't it incredibly expensive? Is there anything suitable available? Is there anything near us?

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Do you want to overcome conflict and separation?

March 2, 2026

The STARK website offers a comprehensive, clear, practical and free overview of the most important topics for separated families.

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The number of pupils in secondary level I rises to a peak
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The number of pupils in secondary level I rises to a peak

February 26, 2026

The new forecast by the Institute for Quality Development in the State of Bremen (IQHB) up to 2034 reveals significant changes: Fewer children in primary education, more pupils in secondary education levels I and II.

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Information for foster families

February 24, 2026

Do you want to become a foster family? Then you probably have many questions. All the important information can be found at familienportal.de! In Germany, there are many children and young people who, for various reasons, cannot live with their biological parents. They need a safe place where they experience security, stability, and affection. Foster families provide a child with more than just a home […]

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Dark figure study LeSuBiA: Less than 10 percent of experiences of violence are reported

February 24, 2026

Women, young people, people with a migration background and members of the queer community are particularly often affected by violence

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What exactly does an early intervention center do?

February 11, 2026

Did you know that there are 11 "Family Houses" in the city of Bremen? These centers provide support to families in their daily lives and offer advice on parenting, family life, and partnerships.

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Do you know the family's houses?

February 10, 2026

Did you know that there are 11 "Family Houses" in the city of Bremen? These centers provide support to families in their daily lives and offer advice on parenting, family life, and partnerships.

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New catalog “Vacation with the family” published
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New catalog “Vacation with the family” published

January 26, 2026

For many families, the beginning of the year is the ideal time to plan their summer or autumn vacation. The "Family Holidays 2026/2027" catalog from the German Federal Association for Family Recreation (Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft Familienerholung e.V.) offers valuable guidance and lists around 80 family-friendly holiday resorts that enable families to enjoy a vacation together, regardless of income.

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Bremen's successful model for early childhood support

January 16, 2026

Successful interdepartmental cooperation: The Bremen initiative to strengthen early childhood development (Brise) shows how low-threshold support and assistance for families can positively influence the development of children.

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