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Do you have questions about maternity protection, protection against dismissal during parental leave or violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act? The new telephone hotline 0211 3101 1133 will provide you with quick answers to your questions about safe and healthy work. The hotline is available Mondays-Thursdays from 9 am to 3 pm and Fridays from 9 am to 2 pm.

Under the motto "Sustainably committed in North Rhine-Westphalia", non-profit initiatives, clubs, associations and foundations that are largely initiated and supported by volunteers can apply with their projects until September 30, 2023.

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Gamescom opens its doors again from 23 to 27 August 2023 in Cologne and digitally and showcases the latest trends. The world's biggest event for computers and video games fascinates children and young people with the latest developments. Parents can find tips on media consumption here on the family portal.

The last year of nursery school has begun and your child is starting elementary school in 2024? The registration process runs until November 15, 2023. Our free downloadable questionnaire will help you find the right school for your child.

How can your child find the right apprenticeship? The Federal Employment Agency is offering parents a week-long opportunity to get to know training paths and talk to companies. Registration is not required.

On the campaign days from September 18 to 29, 2023, children, parents, teachers and educators are encouraged to walk, cycle or scoot to daycare and school. There are many reasons to walk. Tips for parents can be found in the article on walking to school training.

On the Familienportal.NRW you will find everything you need to plan your parental allowance well. In many municipalities, you can already apply for parental allowance online. Find out more!

World Savings Day introduces children and young people to the topic of saving and a sensible approach to money. Find out why it is important to talk about money in the family and how much pocket money is appropriate at what age.

Hideous images of the crisis in the Middle East dominate the latest news and many social media channels. Flimmo gives tips on how parents can talk to children about the violence and which services explain the war in a child-friendly way.

On the NRW Infopunkt Israel website, the NRW state government informs German citizens about the current crisis situation. Here you will also find all contact options as well as information and contact points.

What do you need to do to apply for maintenance advance? Questions and answers about advance maintenance payments, the amount, the requirements and the digital application at a glance!