School leavers: On the road to adulthood
Your child is slowly growing up. Peer friends, the clique and like-minded people become more important and push parents out of their place. Cause for concern? No! Even if you have the feeling that your influence is waning: Parents remain important relationship figures. As a mother and father, you give your children secure support within the family during this important phase of finding their identity.
Now is the time to take a close look at educational and career choices for the future. After all, important decisions will soon have to be made as school graduation approaches. After graduating from secondary school, secondary modern school or technical college, is dual vocational training an option or should I continue with school-based training? Are there good career prospects even without a school-leaving certificate?
The following questions also need to be answered: What qualifications are required for the dream job? Which subject is best suited to personal strengths and talents? What does a promising application look like? It is not always easy to find your way through the jungle of career choices. School leavers in NRW can take advantage of many guidance services. Here on the Familienportal.NRW you will find helpful information and links for online research on paths and opportunities for the time after school.
The older the children get, the better the conditions for returning to work after a long family phase. Do you have any questions? There are numerous advisory services for you. Take advantage of the support services for a successful return to work. Find out more in the Work & Family section.
Family Time NRW: Applications for the fall break are now being accepted
The state continues to support vacations for families from North Rhine-Westphalia at family vacation centers during the fall break. Find out right away if and how you can receive a subsidy! Families with children not yet of school age who wish to participate outside of school breaks can apply at any time.
Our new newsletter is here!
Our July issue is all about safety: Learn how to protect your family during hot weather, what to keep in mind when playing in the yard and at parks, and how to properly store and prepare food. Also included: tips for buying a bike helmet, a new craft idea, and much more. Haven’t subscribed to the newsletter yet? Sign up now!
Free Webinar from bke Parenting Counseling
The bke Parenting Counseling Service is offering an informative and interactive webinar for parents in September. This time’s topic: “Mom, What’s Wrong with You? – Talking to Children About Mental Health Issues.”
Career orientation: short internships during the NRW summer vacations
The Holiday Internship Weeks NRW give young people aged 15 and over numerous insights into various professions and companies in a short space of time. Flexible, free of charge and without any application stress! The internships take place from July 20 to September 1 and last either one day or one week.
Non-violent education: Frequently asked questions and answers
Growing up without violence is one of the most important children's rights - the Day of Non-Violent Education on April 30 draws attention to this. But where does violence begin? How does it manifest itself? And what consequences does it have for children? UNICEF answers the most important questions.
What will change for families in 2026
There is more child benefit, tax allowances are being increased and the minimum wage is also rising for trainees: Here is an overview of the most important topics!
Understanding endometriosis better
About one in ten women in Germany is affected by endometriosis - a chronic, often painful disease that is still too little known. A new brochure now provides easy-to-understand information about symptoms, causes and support services.
The Familienportal.NRW on youtube
Information and tips for parents - clearly explained
On our YouTube channel you will find many short explanatory films that provide valuable information about financial benefits, family life and parenthood and answer frequently asked questions.
