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Familienportal.NRW
Families. Parents. Children.
Ministerium für Kinder, Jugend, Familie, Gleichstellung, Flucht und Integration des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen
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Everything under the magnifying glass

Child benefit, taxes, insurance: What you should know
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Talk about money

Tips on how to negotiate joint financial planning with each other.
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Division of labor in the family

How do couples get an equitable split right?
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Pedagogical concepts in daycare centers

Kitas differ in their focus. Which concept suits your child?
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Glossary

Pedagogical terms briefly explained from A to Z
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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.Every family can get into financial difficulties - so it is all the more important to know what help and support options are available. Debt advice in NRW, financial assistance services and contact points offer support in overcoming money worries and finding solutions. Whether unexpected expenses, rising living costs or other financial challenges - ways out of debt can be found. On the Familienportal.NRW you will find practical tips, contact points and advice services to help you solve financial problems and remain worry-free in the long term.
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Chronically ill parents

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ABC of emergency numbers

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