Child Benefit
Child benefit is an income-independent financial support available to all families with children. It can be applied for immediately after the child’s birth at the Family Offices of the Employment Agencies or the Family Office for Public Service Employees. Further information, as well as the application form, can be found here:
Child Supplement, Benefits for Education and Participation, and Housing Allowance
If you have a low income, many parents are eligible for the Child Supplement, the Education and Participation Package, and/or Housing Allowance—this applies to both couples and single parents. Families are eligible for the child supplement if the parents' income cove
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
Finances for Children
Every year, the federal government allocates substantial funds to families, covering a wide range of benefits. Here, we provide an initial overview of the financial support options available for families and during pregnancy.
Our tip: Start familiarizing yourself with the applications before the birth and prepare them as mu
Maternity Allowance
You are entitled to maternity allowance if you are employed or in a marginal employment position. If you are a member of a statutory health insurance scheme, you can apply for maternity allowance through your health insurance provider.
Further information on maternity benefits can be found on the Family Portal of the Federal
BAföG (Federal Training Assistance Act)
You can find information about BAföG on the Studies/Study Financing page as well as at the responsible Office for Education Funding located at the RPTU.
Here, you will also find the contact details of caseworkers and the office hours of the BAföG office.
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