Advance Maintenance Payments
Single parents can apply for advance maintenance payments at the youth welfare office for children under 18 years of age if the liable party does not pay maintenance at all, pays irregularly, or if paternity is not established. The amount depends on the age of the child.
Further information on advance maintenance pay
Child Supplement and Housing Benefit
With a low income, many parents are eligible for the child supplement, the education package, and/or housing benefit—this applies to both couples and single parents. Families are eligible for the child supplement if the parents’ income covers their own needs but not those of their children. The supplement is u
Parental Allowance
If parents wish to take parental leave to spend time with their child, this must be requested in writing at least seven weeks before it begins. During parental leave, special protection against dismissal applies. To compensate for lost income during this time, parents can receive parental allowance for up to 14 months of the ch
Child Benefit
Child benefit is an income-independent financial support for all families with children up to 18 years old. It can be applied for immediately after birth at the family offices of the employment agencies or the family office of the public service.
Further information and the application form can be found here.
The federal government allocates substantial funds to families each year, which are distributed among various benefits. Below, we provide a brief overview of the financial support available for families and during pregnancy.
Our tip: Prepare your applications well in advance before the baby arrives so you can focus fully on your new arrival onc
Advance Maintenance Payments
Single parents can apply for advance maintenance payments at the youth welfare office for children under 18 years of age if the liable party does not pay maintenance at all, pays it irregularly, or if paternity has not been established. The amount is determined based on the child’s age. More detailed information can be
Child Supplement and Housing Benefit
Families with a low income may qualify for the child supplement, the education package, and/or housing benefit—this applies to both couples and single parents. Families are eligible for the child supplement if the parents’ income covers their own needs but not those of their children. The supplement amounts to
Parental Allowance
If you wish to take parental leave to spend time with your child, it must be requested in writing at least seven weeks before it begins. During parental leave, you have special protection against dismissal. To compensate for lost income during this period, you can receive parental allowance for up to 14 months of your child’s li
Child Benefit
Child benefit is an income-independent financial support provided to all families with children up to 18 years old. It can be applied for immediately after the birth at the family offices of the Employment Agency or the public service family office. Further information and the application form can be found here.
Application Form (O
Child-Related Finances
Each year, the federal government allocates substantial funds for families, covering a wide range of benefits. Below, we provide a brief overview of the financial support available for families and during pregnancy.
Our tip: Start reviewing and preparing applications well before the birth so that you can focus on your ba
