Families

Family is where people of different generations accept long-term responsibility for one another and in doing so, support and care for each other.

Financial support for families and digitalisation of family benefits

Families require both financial security and support services that are adapted to their needs. The Ministry aims to ensure that families in Germany receive this support and is developing digital access to all family-related benefits.
Family education and counselling

Helping parents to parent and in case of problems and conflicts is part of public policy for families and young people. Parents can choose local services from a close-knit counselling network.
Compatibility of family and work

Creating family-friendly living and working environments that allow partners to equally share work and family responsibilities is a priority of modern family policy.
Pregnancy and the desire to have children

Women and men are entitled to seek advice on any matter concerning pregnancy. Pregnant women in financial distress can get support and help is available for couples with an unfulfilled desire to have children.
Sexual and gender diversity

To achieve sexual and gender equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual as well as transgender and intersex people, the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs has initiated a wide variety of measures covering different thematic areas.

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