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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.
Securing child day care
The Senator for Children and Education (SKB) and the independent organization PiB – Pflegekinder in Bremen gGmbH (PiB) are jointly setting a new course for the future of child day care in Bremen. After almost 25 years of successful collaboration, the existing cooperation agreement could not be continued in its current form for legal reasons. This includes, among other things, tasks that are inherently sovereign and must be transferred back to the authority.
"Fresh from field to plate" – new BioStadt Bremen Pixi book
This lovingly designed book was developed in collaboration with Carlsen Verlag specifically for children aged approximately 1 to 5 years. It conveys important topics such as the origin of food, seasonality, and sustainability in a clear and child-friendly way, thus making a valuable contribution to nutrition education.
Youth welfare offices report 10% more cases of child endangerment in 2025
The number of child welfare cases has risen to a new record high for the fourth consecutive year: In 2025, youth welfare offices in Germany identified approximately 79,800 children or young people as being at risk of neglect, psychological, physical, or sexual abuse. According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), this represents an increase of 10%, or around 7,000 cases, compared to 2024.
Did you know?! familiennetz bremen provides support where knowledge is needed
The Bremen Family Network complements the work of professionals where knowledge about the diverse support landscape in Bremen is needed. As a specialist agency, we facilitate research, referrals, and orientation to provide families with the best possible support and information.
Submit your proposals now for the Engagement Award 80 plus 2026
The ProAlter Foundation aims to honor individuals aged 80 and over who are actively involved in civic life in their later years, strengthen their public recognition, and encourage others to follow their example with a nationwide award for civic engagement. Nominations can be submitted until September 11th.
Two child and youth service providers at one location
A competitive situation over a property has turned into a partnership with numerous winners: PiB – Pflegekinder in Bremen and the traveling werkschule schollen (rws) have moved into their new offices in Alte Hafenstraße in Vegesack and are thus pooling their resources in Bremen-Vegesack.