Wichtiger Hinweis
Service portal - for parents & children
For many people, starting a family is both a heartfelt wish and a challenge. Whether it's a wedding, pregnancy, parenting or partnership: families want outside support in many areas. We offer you a comprehensive range of information, advice and support services.
Service A-Z
Adoption; application for recognition or conversion of an adoption of a foreign child
If an adoption was carried out abroad, the family court can determine on application whether it is to be recognized in Germany. It can also pronounce the conversion into an adoption with the strong effects provided for under German law.
Adoption; information on release
Advance on maintenance payments; application
You can apply for maintenance advance if you are a single parent and the parent who is liable to pay maintenance does not pay any, irregular or too little maintenance for the child.
Assistance from the youth welfare office; application
BAföG; application for educational support for pupils
Individual financial support is provided for your school education if the funds required for living expenses and education are not otherwise available.
Benefits for education and participation; application
For children, adolescents and young adults, benefits for education and participation can be applied for by recipients of basic income support for jobseekers, social assistance, benefits under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act, child supplement or housing benefit.
Birth abroad; application for subsequent certification in the German register of births
Birth certificate; application
You can request a birth certificate from the registry office that keeps the register of births (usually at the place of birth).
Birth; Display
The birth of a child must be reported to the registry office in whose jurisdiction the place of birth is located.
Care and support for the child in emergency situations; applying for support
Care court assistance; support for the courts
The guardianship authorities in the district offices and independent cities are involved in proceedings in which the local court has to decide on the appointment of a guardian as a legal representative.
Childcare; application for cost coverage for children in daycare facilities and daycare centers
The costs of childcare can be paid in full or in part or waived if the parents or the parent are financially unable to pay.
Adoption; application for recognition or conversion of an adoption of a foreign child
If an adoption was carried out abroad, the family court can determine on application whether it is to be recognized in Germany. It can also pronounce the conversion into an adoption with the strong effects provided for under German law.
Adoption; information on release
Advance on maintenance payments; application
You can apply for maintenance advance if you are a single parent and the parent who is liable to pay maintenance does not pay any, irregular or too little maintenance for the child.
Assistance from the youth welfare office; application
BAföG; application for educational support for pupils
Individual financial support is provided for your school education if the funds required for living expenses and education are not otherwise available.
Benefits for education and participation; application
For children, adolescents and young adults, benefits for education and participation can be applied for by recipients of basic income support for jobseekers, social assistance, benefits under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act, child supplement or housing benefit.
Birth abroad; application for subsequent certification in the German register of births
Birth certificate; application
You can request a birth certificate from the registry office that keeps the register of births (usually at the place of birth).
Birth; Display
The birth of a child must be reported to the registry office in whose jurisdiction the place of birth is located.
Care and support for the child in emergency situations; applying for support
Care court assistance; support for the courts
The guardianship authorities in the district offices and independent cities are involved in proceedings in which the local court has to decide on the appointment of a guardian as a legal representative.
Childcare; application for cost coverage for children in daycare facilities and daycare centers
The costs of childcare can be paid in full or in part or waived if the parents or the parent are financially unable to pay.
News for parents
New Children's Center at the Bruck Train Station
The new inclusive childcare center at the Bruck train station was officially inaugurated on June 19. The city of Erlangen built the facility, which is operated by Lebenshilfe Erlangen. A total of 84 children can be cared for at the new center. Mayor Jörg Volleth attended the ceremony and addressed the guests.
40 Years of the Youth Art School
The anniversary will be celebrated on Saturday, June 27. From 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., there will be a varied program featuring hands-on activities, exhibitions, and performances. Since its founding as Bavaria’s first municipal youth art school, JuKS has provided children, teens, and families with spaces to experiment creatively and express themselves.
Early Intervention Coordination Office (KoKi)
Counseling and support for expectant parents, single parents, and families with children ages 0–3 in the Erlangen metropolitan area.
Mud Pits
Creative play and experimentation with water and sand.
New Children's Center at the Bruck Train Station
The new inclusive childcare center at the Bruck train station was officially inaugurated on June 19. The city of Erlangen built the facility, which is operated by Lebenshilfe Erlangen. A total of 84 children can be cared for at the new center. Mayor Jörg Volleth attended the ceremony and addressed the guests.
40 Years of the Youth Art School
The anniversary will be celebrated on Saturday, June 27. From 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., there will be a varied program featuring hands-on activities, exhibitions, and performances. Since its founding as Bavaria’s first municipal youth art school, JuKS has provided children, teens, and families with spaces to experiment creatively and express themselves.
Early Intervention Coordination Office (KoKi)
Counseling and support for expectant parents, single parents, and families with children ages 0–3 in the Erlangen metropolitan area.
Mud Pits
Creative play and experimentation with water and sand.