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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Reaching families better: familiennetz bremen now in 10 languages

October 2, 2026

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.

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The Office for Social Services is reorganizing

October 1, 2026

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.

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Initiative for Social Rehabilitation eV is looking for premises for additional "Work in Focus" locations

September 28, 2026

From January 2027, the Initiative for Social Rehabilitation eV will establish further locations for its advice center “Work in Focus”, namely in the north, south and east of Bremen as well as in Bremerhaven – and is now looking for suitable premises.

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Freshly printed: New information materials for your work with families

September 18, 2026

New look, new website – and now the Bremen Family Network is also available in print: To complement our redesigned websites (Family Portal and Specialist Portal), we have new printed information materials. These will help you easily inform families about our work and provide helpful information for everyday family life.

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We're still missing your network!?

September 17, 2026

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!

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Bremen City Library launches newsletter for educational professionals

September 10, 2026

"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.

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