Advance Maintenance Payment
Single parents can apply for an advance maintenance payment for children under the age of 18 at the Youth Welfare Office if the person obligated to pay maintenance does not pay at all, pays irregularly, or if paternity has not been established. The amount depends on the age of the child.
For more details, see:
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Citizen's Allowance (Bürgergeld)
It is possible to apply for Citizen's Allowance (formerly Unemployment Benefit II) for your child, even if you, as a parent, are not eligible to receive it. Additionally, during leave of absence semesters, when BAföG eligibility ceases, you may still be entitled to Citizen's Allowance if you demonstrate financial n
The Family Services center serves as the central hub for information, counseling, and support for students, employees, prospective students, and staff. It designs and implements measures to improve the compatibility of studies, work, and family life.
The primary goal is to reduce multiple burdens through targeted services, enabling entry into a
