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Suddenly in need of care? The care support centers in Bremen offer free advice

June 30, 2026

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.

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ReBUZ Bremen: Help when school becomes difficult

June 23, 2026

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.

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What do process guides actually do?
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What do process guides actually do?

June 17, 2026

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?

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Abortion? What you should know in Bremen

June 15, 2026

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.

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Here's how it works: Initial registration in the daycare portal

June 9, 2026

Are you looking for childcare for your child? You can register your child for a place in a daycare center or with a childminder via the City of Bremen's daycare portal – online at Kitaportal.bremen.de. There are two options to help you with the registration process: You can follow the step-by-step instructions or watch a short explanatory video. Choose the option that suits you best […]

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For the first few months with a baby: 5 good tips on what to do without

June 4, 2026

There's always more and more stuff – but what's really important? We'll give you simple tips that can make your everyday life as expectant or new parents easier. We'll tell you about five things you can easily do without in the early days with a baby, some of which even help protect the environment and your wallet

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Family emergency: First aid for parents

June 4, 2026

Turbulent, loud, and full of tasks – family life is often challenging and stressful. Many parents have questions about parenting and living together. Whether it's a toddler, a first-grader, or a teenager going through puberty – every family phase has its own unique challenges to overcome.

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Summer holidays already planned?

June 2, 2026

Summer vacation begins in Bremen on July 2nd. But how can the six-week break be effectively combined with family and work life? The Bremen Holiday Compass offers support: at bremer-ferienkompass.de, parents can find an up-to-date overview of supervised holiday programs for school children aged 6 and up.

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Are you looking for a midwife in Bremen?

May 19, 2026

In Bremen, there's the Bremen/Bremerhaven midwife search tool, which helps you find a suitable midwife. The midwifery centers offer neighborhood-based support for pregnant women, (expectant) parents, and families with babies – so you feel well cared for and supported. Every pregnancy brings many questions – and often the desire for good support. Midwives […]

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New magazine for families with and without a marriage certificate

May 8, 2026

Families today are more diverse than ever: people live together married, unmarried, with and without children, or as blended families. However, couples are often unaware of the specific rights, entitlements, and obligations that marriage entails – and what applies to couples living together without being married. The magazine "Yes. No. Maybe?" informs families, both married and unmarried, about the most important regulations concerning assets, pensions, alimony, and child custody.

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