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There are two ways to provide a child with a caring and stable home: through adoption or as a foster family. Foster families offer children in difficult life situations a loving, safe environment - sometimes for a limited time, sometimes permanently. Anyone who wants to take this responsible step faces many questions: Who can become a foster parent? What forms of care are there? What requirements must be met and what role does the youth welfare office or an independent youth welfare organization play? And last but not least: How is it possible to let go when a foster child returns to their biological family? The path to adoption also involves many considerations: What forms of adoption are there? How does the adoption process work and what requirements must be met? Even if other questions are in the foreground, the question always arises: What costs arise in connection with a domestic or international adoption? Our articles under the "Adoption" and "Foster family" tabs will guide you step by step along the way: from the initial considerations to the application process to the successful placement procedure. Here you will find all the important information, tips, advice centers and contact persons.

In Germany, there is one divorce for every three marriages. Broken love always means a big change for everyone involved. In addition to hurt feelings and the shattered dream of family happiness, there are many questions to be clarified, ranging from crisis management and parental responsibility to the economic consequences. On the Familienportal.NRW you will find important information on the topics of separation and divorce as well as counseling services to help you cope with the situation.

Family life in North Rhine-Westphalia is diverse and colorful. On the Familienportal.NRW, queer couples can find information and suggestions on various issues related to life as a rainbow family, as well as contact addresses for counseling centers and support services.

It takes time for you to get along well as a patchwork family. Parents as well as the ex-partner are responsible for ensuring that the children are doing well in the new family constellation. The Familienportal.NRW points out challenges and solutions, gives tips for living together and helps to find suitable counseling services when things get difficult.

Support and advice for relatives

The Ministry for Children, Youth, Family, Equality, Flight and Integration of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia strives to make its websites accessible. Websites should be designed in such a way that they comply with national legislation implementing Directive (EU) 2016/2102 of the European Parliament. The following accessibility statement applies to the www.familienportal.nrw website and was created on September X, 2021.

Being a parent is not always easy, no matter how happy you are. A little whirlwind will turn your usual daily routine upside down. Whether you are bringing up your child alone, have to find new roles in your relationship or live together in a colorful family model: There are always new challenges to overcome. With a child, familiar structures change - no matter which family model you live in. Especially at the beginning, some things can be overwhelming for new parents, as roles and relationships have to be redefined. Discover valuable help and advice here on the Familienportal.NRW for creating a family life in which children grow up happily. Single parents in particular face many questions and challenges before and after the birth. There are numerous support and advice services as well as financial help for single pregnant women. Find out here where you can find advice and support.

On this day of action, the focus is on men's health.

The North Rhine-Westphalia Ministry of Family Affairs has launched a new family portal. The portal is intended to be the first point of contact for families and families-to-be in North Rhine-Westphalia, offering them simple and quick access to child- and family-related services and offers as well as further information in a wide range of life situations.