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.
DIGITASA: Results on digitalization in social work
How is digitalization changing the professional practice of social work? The nationwide research project DIGITASA addresses this question. It focuses on the experiences and assessments of professionals and managers from various fields within social work. A conference on November 6th in Bremen will specifically examine how digitalization and artificial intelligence are changing social work and what demands this places on professionals and managers in social service organizations.
Brise conference: How can the start of the school year be successful?
How do children develop the prerequisites for a successful start to school? And how can families and educational institutions support them in this? On October 27 and 28, 2026, scientists, practitioners, and policymakers discussed child development and the design of the transition from kindergarten to primary school at the conference of the Bremen Initiative for Strengthening Early Childhood Development (Brise) in Bremen.
New childcare funding: More support for children with special needs
The Senate has approved a new funding system for the city of Bremen. This system restructures the funding of the 27 childcare providers receiving reference value funding, with an annual budget of nearly €220 million. From January 1, 2028, these providers will receive their subsidies based on a new calculation method.
The German Federal Government adopts key points for better media protection for children and young people
On October 14, the German Federal Government adopted the key points for child and youth media protection presented by the Federal Minister for Education, Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth, Karin Prien. Following the completion of the expert commission's work, this marks the beginning of the concrete implementation of initial measures. The commission's 56 recommendations for action form a central basis for this.
Reaching families better: familiennetz bremen now in 10 languages
Whether in daycare centers, family counseling services, youth services, or migration counseling: professionals often face the challenge of making important information accessible to families, even if German is not their first language. The Bremen Family Network now offers even more support in this area.
The Office for Social Services is reorganizing
The Office for Social Services (AfSD) within the Senator for Labor, Social Affairs, Youth and Integration is to be reorganized for greater clarity. Therefore, the current six social service centers will be consolidated into four. In addition, four specialized service units will be established. The goal is to achieve clear responsibilities, consolidate expertise, and improve collaboration.