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Offers and initiatives in NRW

Expenses for prenatal diagnostics can be recognized as extraordinary expenses

In North Rhine-Westphalia, polioviruses have occasionally been detected in wastewater. Even though no cases of the disease have been reported so far, health experts advise people to check their own vaccination status.

Loneliness is a feeling that everyone is probably familiar with. It is often just a brief moment that passes, but sometimes it lasts longer and becomes a real burden. Loneliness can then not only affect your well-being, but also lead to health problems. This focus on loneliness will be expanded in the near future. You can currently find offers and initiatives in NRW here that can help you to feel less alone. You can also find information and help on the topic of "Loneliness in children and young people" here. In North Rhine-Westphalia, there are many offers that can help to overcome loneliness. These range from state government initiatives to local projects and contact points that specifically try to bring people together again and alleviate loneliness. Be it through joint activities, counseling services or anonymous platforms where those affected can exchange ideas - there are many ways to reconnect. Loneliness can occur at any stage of life and affect anyone - young or old. Many children and young people also experience moments of loneliness, for example triggered by a change of school, the loss of friendships or family circumstances. It is important that parents and caregivers recognize signs early on. Read the article below to find out how you can read the signs and help your child with loneliness.

Emotional support in coping with grief after the loss of a partner

Higher child benefit, more housing benefit, relief for people in need of care and relatives and adjusted income limits for parental benefit: Here you will find an overview of the most important topics!

Who is primarily entitled to child benefit? The biological parents or the foster parents?

Pregnant women are particularly protected at their place of work, study and training

Offers for learning German as a second language

When finances are tight: targeted support