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
Since 1999, the municipal program “Living in Neighborhoods” (WiN) has formed an integrated approach for a long-term and cross-departmental social urban development policy in the city of Bremen, together with the federal and state urban development programs.
Arrival in the neighborhood (AiQ)
The AiQ advice centers provide guidance, support, and assistance to refugees who are already living in their own homes. These centers are located in nine particularly affected neighborhoods in Bremen. Their task is to offer advice and referrals to refugees who have moved into their own accommodation after their stay in transitional housing.
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.
Here you'll find interesting news for families in Bremen.
The Bremen School Museum now belongs to the State Institute for Schools (LIS)
The Bremen School Museum has been part of the State Institute for Schools (LIS) since January 2026. To mark the conclusion of the onboarding process, the LIS officially welcomed the museum in a ceremony on June 23. At the same time, the sponsoring association, Bremen School Museum e.V., was formally thanked for its service and its commitment to the museum's development over the past 16 years.
The conference “Children in the Street Space” invites initiatives and experts from schools and daycare centers
What framework is needed to ensure children can safely navigate independently? How can streets be made more child-friendly? On June 23, 2026, parents and initiatives, schools and daycare centers, experts, and interested members of the public in Bremen are invited to discuss these and other questions about creating a child-friendly city – together at the free conference "Children in the Streetscape" with […]
Education Report 2026: Equal opportunities and securing skilled workers remain key tasks
The current edition of the national education report “Education in Germany 2026” describes the German education system in a phase of profound social and demographic changes: declining birth rates, shortage of skilled workers, changing immigration patterns and growing demands for equal opportunities and integration now shape all areas of education – from early childhood education to adult education.
More children in daycare centers: Bremen simplifies access for refugee children
Starting this summer, Bremen will once again offer all children a place in daycare. Thanks to a new collaboration between the departments of Children and Education and Labor, Social Affairs, Youth and Integration, children from refugee families will have easier access to daycare places. In addition to the approximately 190 children who have already been assigned a place, 50 more children from refugee accommodations have been officially registered, and around 40 more are currently being actively placed. The goal is to get all children into daycare, especially those with language support needs.
"If this trend continues, soon every third person in Bremen will be poor."
The Paritätische Gesamtverband (Parity Welfare Association) has published its new poverty report: 13.3 million people will be living in poverty in Germany in 2025. Bremen continues to have the highest poverty rate at 27.5 percent. The Paritätische Gesamtverband has published its new poverty report, entitled "Growing Poverty, Shrinking Security," with alarming findings. The social divide in Germany is widening: 13.3 million people will be living in poverty in 2025 […]
Submit your childcare offers for the summer holidays now!
The Bremen summer holidays are just around the corner! To give parents an overview of childcare options during the school holidays, the Bremen Holiday Compass is available. Providers can now submit their supervised holiday programs for school children (ages 6-12 or 13 and up) for publication.