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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.

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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.

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Parents of three or more children have a "round-the-clock, full-time job". A turbulent everyday family life with new surprises every day, high time demands and financial burdens is particularly challenging for multi-child families. The Familienportal.NRW informs you about helpful offers as well as support possibilities and gives numerous suggestions.