Financial & formalities

Young families are entitled to a range of financial benefits, such as parental allowance, child supplement, grants from the education and participation package or tax allowances for families. These state benefits can help to cover the costs of living, education and leisure or make it easier to combine family and career.

Child benefit or a child tax allowance? Can the costs of childcare actually be deducted from tax? And what help do I get if I am a single parent? Some of these questions may already be buzzing around in your head. Below you will find clear answers to questions about finances. Find out which financial benefits you can claim and how you can submit applications.

If you dream of owning your own home, the Familienportal.NRW offers expert tips on how you can fulfill your wish for a small house with a garden or an apartment. You will find information on funding opportunities and ways in which young families can receive financial support to make their dream home a reality. With careful planning and sound information, the path to home ownership can be easier than you think. It is therefore worth discovering the many options available to find the best way for your own family situation.