My applications
Here you can find many of the various administrative benefits for families in North Rhine-Westphalia at a glance. You can view the most important information on each benefit and find out how to apply for the benefit. If the benefit can be applied for online, you will also find access to the digital application here. This service is constantly being expanded.
Childcare, parenting, work, household chores: Single parents shoulder most of the responsibility on their own. Financial worries are compounded when the other parent pays no child support—or does not pay it regularly. In this situation, single parents can apply for an advance on child support.
If you are raising your child alone, you can apply for a guardianship for your child at the youth welfare office. The guardian will help you to legally clarify paternity and/or enforce your child's maintenance claims.