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What is parental allowance? And how can you get it?
These and other questions are now answered on a new page on the Familienportal.NRW in plain language. This also gives people with learning difficulties or those who are just learning German easier access to information about this important benefit.

Anger and worries about poor grades on your report card? The report telephone can help! The school report hotlines of the district governments offer legal advice over the phone for questions about grades and school careers. The advice is confidential and free of charge.

Are you a single parent with a migrant or refugee background? Your experiences count! Take part now in the research project of Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences in cooperation with the "Alltags:heroinnen" foundation.

Children, young people and families should find it easier to be heard in future: The first regional ombudsman's office in NRW is being set up in Datteln. It offers independent and confidential advice in the event of conflicts with authorities in the area of child and youth welfare.

Whether workshops, hands-on activities or online offers - the nationwide Digital Day brings digitalization to life for everyone. This year, the focus is on the topic of "digital democracy".

Children, parents and grandparents: the focus of our current newsletter is on the interaction between the generations. Sign up to make sure you never miss an issue from now on.

Family centers take note: Develop a creative campaign and win a package of 250 imaginative wings for children. Apply now until June 20, 2025.

New rules have been in force since June 1, 2025: After a miscarriage, employed women can decide for themselves from the 13th week whether or not to take a protection period.

From keynotes to campfire talks: the FatherSummit on June 29, 2025 at the adventure playground in Düsseldorf-Eller will focus on the role of fathers in everyday family life. Numerous hands-on activities and information stands offer space for encounters, exchanges and new ideas.

How do queer families experience everyday life in NRW? What challenges do they face - and what support is needed? As part of the Familiendialog.NRW, the Ministry of Family Affairs invites rainbow families to share their experiences in an online survey. Take part in it!

On 4 May 2025, the state-wide Rainbow Families Day NRW will take place in Münster Castle Gardens - with a colorful supporting program ranging from a magic show and Lindy Hop to a family dialogue with Family Minister Josefine Paul.

With the NRW skilled workers offensive, the state government wants to offer every young person the best possible opportunities for a successful start to their professional life. In particular, pupils without any concrete prospects for a subsequent career are to be given even better support and advice during the transition from school to work.