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In our news archive, you'll find all the stories about the family-friendly initiatives of municipalities, companies, and associations in North Rhine-Westphalia.
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Safer Internet Day
For Safer Internet Day on February 6, 2024, klicksafe is focusing on the protection and education of young people with the theme "Let's talk about porn".
Bad air at home? Stressful periods happen in every family. These tips can help you and your children to deal with the sometimes stressful everyday life more calmly.
Here you come! Girls' and Boys' Day on April 25, 2024
Cliché-free career and study choices for everyone: Girls' Day and Boys' Day offer the chance to get to know training professions and fields of study that girls and boys may not have thought about yet.
How high is the training allowance?" A new publication from the Ministry of Labor provides information on earning potential, weekly working hours, vacation entitlement and other collectively agreed benefits in a total of 115 sectors. These and other sources of information on choosing a career can be found here:
Since April 1, 2024, employees and future trainees have benefited from new funding opportunities, such as the subsidized vocational orientation internship, the mobility grant and facilitations for participation in entry-level qualifications. From August 1, 2024, extended extra-company vocational training will also be possible.
Help hotline offers support for male victims of violence
The helpline is a first point of contact for boys and men who are or have been affected by violence. People close to them can also contact the men's helpline if they would like to help those affected. You can find detailed information about this confidential, free and, if desired, anonymous advice service here.
Is your child starting school? Tips for the transition!
The transition from nursery to school is a major milestone - for children and parents alike. Here you will find valuable tips and strategies on how to make this transition smooth and prepare your child for this new stage of life in the best possible way.
RWTH Aachen University is looking for working people over the age of 50 who are currently expecting a grandchild or are already grandparents to ask: What are the opportunities in this phase of life? How can work and family life be combined? Click here for the online questionnaire:
Many parents are not sufficiently aware of the numerous support options for families. Help us to improve the information available. Five different postcard motifs can be ordered quickly and easily. Digital formats for social media and info screens are available to download.
Improved BAföG benefits from the start of the school year and winter semester 2024/2025
More money, more flexibility, more beneficiaries and a new study start-up grant: the 29th BAföG Amendment Act brings numerous improvements for students and pupils. Find out more about the expanded funding options and who is now eligible for BAföG here.
Today, to mark World First Aid Day, we are focusing on first aid measures for children. Here you can find out how to react quickly and correctly in an emergency to save your child's life.