What do the Bremen educational counseling centers do?
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What do the Bremen educational counseling centers do?

March 23, 2026

Did you know that children, teenagers, parents, and other caregivers can contact the city's counseling centers for children, teenagers, and families with any personal or family-related questions? These can include questions about development, parenting, (family) conflicts, or separation and divorce. The counselors typically discuss very personal experiences and […]

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What does the youth welfare office actually do?

March 12, 2026

Have you always wanted to know what the youth welfare office does and what kind of support it can offer you? On "The Youth Welfare Office: Support that makes a difference" you can find out about the work of youth welfare offices and learn more about their services and programs.

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Childcare? Here's what you need to know: Bremen's daycare portal

March 5, 2026

Through the online platform "Kita-Portal", parents and guardians can get an overview of available childcare options, search for a suitable place and register their child digitally for a childcare place.

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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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Do you want to become a foster family?

February 24, 2026

Then there will certainly be many unanswered questions. The nationwide family portal familienportal.de provides all the important information you need if you want to take a child into your 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?
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What exactly does an early intervention center do?

February 11, 2026

The early years with young children can be very challenging, as there are many new situations and experiences. Early intervention centers offer advice and support to (expectant) parents with infants and toddlers up to 3 years old during this phase of life.

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