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Einmalige Leistungen bei Aufnahme eines Pflegekindes Begleitung

  • Partnerschaft und Familie

When a foster child is admitted, one-time lump-sum allowances are approved and transferred with the first foster care payment.

  • Basic information

    When a foster child is admitted, foster carers receive one-off and flat-rate allowances/benefits.

    1. initial equipment of the apartment

    When a foster child is admitted, foster persons receive a one-time flat-rate allowance.

    The allowance covers:

    • the renovation and initial furnishing of a room for the foster child,
    • the initial provision of school supplies,
    • initial equipment with a bicycle, child seat, helmet, etc.

    The amount is paid with the first foster care allowance. A separate application is not required.

    When a child is admitted up to the age of one, an additional lump sum can be granted upon informal application (initial baby equipment).

    Needs exceeding these amounts are covered by the current care allowance.

    2. initial equipment with clothing

    • When a foster child is admitted, a one-time, age-dependent lump sum is paid for initial clothing equipment.
    • If the foster child was in an out-of-home youth welfare measure of more than 6 months duration before admission to the foster family, the allowance is reduced to half of the lump sum.

    The allowance is paid with the first foster care payment. An application is not required

    Requirements

    • Existing foster relationship of full-time care.
    • Permission for full-time care according to §44 SGB VIII, if applicable.
  • Procedure

    • No applications are necessary for the aid for the initial furnishing of the apartment and with clothing.
    • The amounts are paid with the first payment of the monthly lump sums. For more information, see the service "Applying for Monthly Benefits for Foster Child Support."
    • An informal application is all that is needed for initial infant support.
    • Ask for advice from the social center responsible for your district or the specialized service of the Office for Social Services or PiB - Pflegekinder im Bremen gemeinnützige GmbH.
  • Online Services

    • Online service foster care
      The online service "Pflegekinderwesen Digital" is a digital service for citizens who are interested in taking in a foster child or who want to apply for financial benefits for a foster child who is already living in the family.

  • Fees / Costs

    gebührenfrei

  • Deadlines & processing time

    What deadlines must be paid attention to?

    There is no deadline.

    How long does it take to process

    It may take some time for the Office of Social Services to process applications.

  • Legal Bases

  • More Information

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The official information in German is complete and correct. 12.11.2025

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