Free materials: explaining sugar to children

2 Nov 2026 · BMBFSFJ The Family Ministry released a free short film, book and activity sheets that show children aged 5+ where sugar hides in everyday food.

RSV protection for newborns: updated STIKO guidance

10 Sep 2026 · RKI / STIKO STIKO published new guidance on protecting babies in their first RSV season with a long-acting antibody (nirsevimab or clesrovimab). Ask your paediatrician.

Right to all-day care for primary school children starts

30 Jul 2026 · Familienportal From 1 August 2026, primary school children have a legal right to all-day care, starting with first graders.

Free online help for children of parents with addiction or mental illness

10 Jul 2026 · Familienportal A national campaign promotes "Hilfen im Netz", a free and anonymous online counselling service for affected children and teens.

New portal: how family decisions affect your finances

8 Jul 2026 · Familienportal A new government portal shows how steps like having a baby, marriage or a career change affect your financial independence.

Married or not? Free magazine on your rights as a family

20 May 2026 · Familienportal The Family Ministry explains the legal and financial differences for married and unmarried parents.

Warning: fake "Kinderbonus" messages

23 Apr 2026 · Familienportal False posts about bonus payments from the Familienkasse are circulating online. Trust only official sources.

ElterngeldPlus reaches a record high

17 Apr 2026 · Familienportal In 2025, 40.3% of parents receiving Elterngeld planned to use ElterngeldPlus, more than ever before.

Pneumococcal vaccine: baby schedule unchanged

8 Jan 2026 · RKI / STIKO STIKO updated advice for children aged 2 to 17 with risk factors. For babies, the usual pneumococcal schedule stays the same.