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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.

A new company every day, a different profession every day: the NRW vacation internship weeks offer young people aged 15 and over a good opportunity for professional orientation. Flexible, free of charge and without any application stress! It only takes a few minutes to register online.

From loneliness in children to dealing with money in partnerships and growing herbs - the current issue of our newsletter is all about topics that affect families in NRW. Not subscribed yet? Subscribe now and never miss an issue!

On March 29, 2025, the NRW Ministry of Family Affairs invites you to the first family dialog for single parents in Cologne. Together with State Secretary Lorenz Bahr, the focus will be on your concerns and support needs.
Get involved and help shape family policy! There will be childcare and catering on site.

The first nationwide Night of the Libraries will take place on April 4, 2025. Under the motto "Knowledge. Share. Discover.", families can experience exciting readings, take part in creative workshops and get involved in hands-on activities.

Everyone wants to be a good parent, but sometimes it's not so easy, as mothers and fathers also have bad times. The free webinar from the bke parenting advice service on February 17 will discuss how they can talk about this with their children.

Any family can get into financial difficulties - it is important to seek help in good time. Here you can get practical tips and find advice centers that can help you in difficult situations.

Higher child benefit, more housing benefit, relief for people in need of care and relatives and adjusted income limits for parental benefit: Here you will find an overview of the most important topics!