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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.
Initiative for Social Rehabilitation eV is looking for premises for additional "Work in Focus" locations
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.
Freshly printed: New information materials for your work with families
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.
We're still missing your network!?
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.