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As a guide for the city of Bremen, we offer information and advice for all family-related challenges – free of charge, neutral, and independent. And as a specialist agency, we advise, connect, and network everyone who works with families, providing a professional overview.

With us you'll find everything you need for your everyday family life.

All topics at a glance
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Pregnancy, birth and the first three years of life
Two people are walking hand in hand and look happy. One person is in a wheelchair.
Children and young people
An adult, a child, and a toddler are going on a bicycle trip. The toddler is sitting in a bicycle trailer.
Life with children
Two people are lying in bed facing away from each other.
Partnership | Separation
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Everyday life
An old couple is taking a walk.
Life in old age
A person is sitting on the floor crying with their arms crossed.
Crisis | Emergency
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Bremen Holiday Compass
Finally, it's vacation time! Childcare options for children and teenagers
Students are excited: It's finally summer vacation! But for many parents, the long holiday period raises questions: How can I find good and reliable childcare? What activities are suitable? How much do they cost? And what's happening in our neighborhood?
To the Bremen Holiday Compass
Professional portal
We are committed to a family-friendly Bremen.
To make this (even) more successful, as a professional you can find information here on current topics related to family support and family education, get an overview and of course take advantage of the many networking opportunities and their synergies.
For Professionals
Welcome to the Family Folder
Welcome to the family – Your first time with baby
The "Welcome to the Family" folder is given to parents of newborns by their pediatrician during the third routine check-up (U3). It offers practical everyday support for the first six months with a baby in the city of Bremen. The WiF folder is funded by the Senator for Labor, Social Affairs, Youth and Integration.
To the WiF folder

Here you'll find interesting news for families in Bremen.

All the latest news
New: family network website now available in 10 languages
Article: Press releases

New: family network website now available in 10 languages
September 30, 2026

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.

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Crafting during a holiday program in autumn
Article: Press releases

Out of the school routine, into the autumn holidays!
September 28, 2026

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.

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A mother is breastfeeding her child in a cafe.
Article: News

Superpower Breastfeeding
September 25, 2026

This year's World Breastfeeding Week highlights the potential of breast milk. With the ability to breastfeed, women not only have the unique opportunity to optimally nourish their child: breast milk supports the child's overall development and protects the health of both mother and child.

Learn more about the "superpower of breastfeeding"