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.
Care, education, job, household: single parents bear most of the responsibility alone. Financial worries are added to this if the other parent does not pay any or regular maintenance for the child. In this situation, single parents can apply for maintenance advance.
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.
The early help services are aimed at all (expectant) parents and their children and especially at families in stressful situations. They provide early support.