Welcome to the familienportal.nrw Families. Parents. Children.

We are taking today's World Stuttering Awareness Day as an opportunity to highlight the importance of early intervention for children with special needs. Speech disorders such as stuttering and other impairments can be positively influenced by early support and targeted support measures.

frühstArt helps children between the ages of 3 and 6 from the North Rhine region who are struggling with being overweight or obese. With the support of coaches, a practical web application and rehab offers, families are scientifically supported for a year to promote healthy weight development in children.

On the occasion of Older People's Day, we at Familienportal.NRW are shedding light on the role of grandparents in the family. They are often close caregivers for your child. Find out more about their rights and duties.

The North Rhine-Westphalian state prize is awarded to six municipalities that have developed special ideas and concepts on how families can actively participate and live in a diverse and inclusive way. The "Family Community 2024" award ceremony will take place in December.

More money, more flexibility, more beneficiaries and a new study start-up grant: the 29th BAföG Amendment Act brings numerous improvements for students and pupils. Find out more about the expanded funding options and who is now eligible for BAföG here.

Couples looking to adopt are given comprehensive advice and support by specialists at the adoption agencies. The family portal will answer any questions you may have about the process.

Even after the coronavirus pandemic, many people are still suffering from the consequences of an infection or from possible side effects of the coronavirus vaccination.
Thanks to a new, free hotline, those affected and their relatives can receive support and detailed advice on social law issues such as pensions, care and health insurance benefits.

Everyday school life involves costs for parents and children - for example, expenses for school trips, learning materials and other school activities. Here are some tips on financial help.

RWTH Aachen University is looking for working people over the age of 50 who are currently expecting a grandchild or are already grandparents to ask: What are the opportunities in this phase of life? How can work and family life be combined? Click here for the online questionnaire:

How can you organize studying with a child? Balancing children and academic studies is sometimes no easy task. We provide helpful tips on organizing your studies, financing and childcare.

Whether on vacation, at the outdoor pool or at birthdays - photos of the whole family are precious memories. But sharing these pictures and videos on social media or messenger apps should be carefully considered. Content can quickly fall into the wrong hands. The police provide important tips on how to protect your child and handle children's photos on the internet responsibly.