BeBeE | Ombudsman's Office for Child and Youth Welfare in the State of Bremen

BeBeE is one of the nationwide ombudsman offices for child and youth welfare. Consultation is available when questions or specific problems arise in contact with public authorities (e.g., the youth welfare office) or independent child and youth welfare organizations.

A request can be submitted to the ombudsman's office in the state of Bremen 

• For child welfare services: if the Bremen or Bremerhaven youth welfare office is responsible. If this is not the case, the contact persons will gladly refer you to the appropriate ombudsman's office. 
• For daycare centers: if your child's daycare center is located in Bremen or Bremerhaven. 

The work of the advice center is based on the German Social Code, Book VIII. BeBee primarily provides advice on child and youth welfare services (including integration assistance according to § 35a SGB VIII) and related topics, as well as on childcare facilities. The ombudsman's office can also be contacted with ombudsman-related questions in the area of ​​open-access children's and youth work. 

The ombudsman's office for child and youth welfare in the state of Bremen has offices and consultation rooms at two locations. Personal consultations usually take place there. The consultation is free of charge, voluntary, confidential, and can also be anonymous upon request – in person, by telephone, and online.

Please take a look at our frequently asked questions (FAQ). You might find the answer to your question there. If your question isn't listed or you'd like a consultation, please feel free to schedule an appointment.

For whom?

• Young people

• Parents / Foster parents

During our consultation hours, you can clarify initial concerns and schedule appointments. Telephone and in-person consultations are also possible outside of these hours. We always arrange these individually. We are also available via our chat during these times. Simply click on the green speech bubble on our website. You are also welcome to leave a message on our answering machine or send an email via the contact form on the website.