Together for a
family-friendly
Bremen.
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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.
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What Bremen professionals should know…
Important information and projects for everyone working in the social welfare system.
"Living in Neighborhoods" (WiN) program
The municipal program “Living in Neighborhoods” (WiN), together with the federal and state urban development programs, forms an integrated approach for a long-term and cross-departmental social urban development policy in the city of Bremen.
Arrival in the neighborhood (AiQ)
The AiQ advice centers provide guidance, support, and assistance to refugees who are already living in their own accommodation. The "Arriving in the Neighborhood" (AiQ) advice centers are located in ten Bremen districts with a high need for advice and support for refugees and immigrants. They are situated in central locations such as family and neighborhood centers or community centers.
State program “Lively Neighborhoods” (LLQ)
The state program "Lively Neighborhoods" was launched in 2020 to strengthen neighborhoods in Bremen and Bremerhaven. This program supports local initiatives and institutions while also expanding and strengthening social infrastructure.
State Coordination Office for Early Intervention Services
The State Coordination Office for Early Childhood Support in Bremen promotes projects financed by the Federal Foundation for Early Childhood Support and is responsible for further development, quality improvement, networking and public relations.
Here you'll find interesting news for families in Bremen.
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Do you lead a working group or network in the state of Bremen? Are you active in a working group or do you know of a roundtable that aligns with our topics of family education, the social support system, or early intervention services? Then get in touch with us!
Bremen City Library launches newsletter for educational professionals
"ALLES Bildung" (ALL Education) is the name of a new newsletter from the Bremen City Library, aimed at educators in nurseries, kindergartens, and schools. Twice a year, it will provide concise information about current offerings, interesting media, events, and useful information related to visiting the library.
Half a billion euros for daycare centers
Bremen is investing significantly in early childhood education: Around half a billion euros are flowing into daycare centers annually, 100 million euros more than at the beginning of the legislative period in 2023. The focus is on quality: Language support for preschool children is to become mandatory with a planned amendment to the law.
New information material for young carers in Bremen
To raise awareness of the situation of young carers and increase the visibility of the issue, the Senator for Health, Women and Consumer Protection published new informational materials in July 2026. An eight-page brochure entitled "DO YOU CARE: Information and tips for young heroes who manage family life" is available. It is supplemented by posters and postcards.
Bertelsmann Foundation: Education and Participation Package Reaches Too Few Children
More than eight out of ten eligible children do not receive the participation allowance: 15 years after the introduction of the Education and Participation Package (BuT), only a minority of eligible children and young people receive the benefit for social and cultural participation, according to the Bertelsmann Foundation. Significant gaps also exist regarding school supplies and school lunches. At the same time, reliable nationwide data is lacking on how many children are eligible, what benefits they actually receive, and why they are not reaching their intended recipients.
Draft law on structural reform of child and youth welfare adopted
On August 12, the Federal Cabinet approved the draft of a First Act on the Structural Reform of Child and Youth Welfare Services to strengthen and modernize these services. With this, the Federal Government is beginning the implementation of a comprehensive, two-stage structural reform. The goal is to make child and youth welfare services fit for the future.