Foundation for Recognition and Assistance
On January 1, 2017, the Foundation for Recognition and Assistance was established by the federal government, the federal states and the churches. It is aimed at people who experienced suffering and injustice as children and young people in the period from May 23, 1949 to December 31, 1975 in the Federal Republic of Germany or from October 7, 1949 to October 2, 1990 in the GDR in inpatient institutions for the disabled or psychiatry. The aim of the foundation is to recognize the suffering and injustice suffered by those affected and to provide support in overcoming or mitigating the consequences that still exist today. To carry out this task, a contact and advice center has been set up at the Office for Care and Inclusion Bremen.
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Basic information
Those affected can receive recognition and support benefits in the form of a one-off personal cash lump sum and pension replacement benefit.
Requirements
Anyone who
- currently lives in Bremen or Bremerhaven
- still suffers from the consequences of the suffering and injustice experienced during their placement.
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Procedure
As a rule, a personal consultation is essential for the granting of benefits from the Foundation. You can obtain further information by calling the following telephone number: 0421 361-5292
More information
The local jurisdiction of the contact and advice center depends on the place of residence or habitual abode of the person concerned at the time of notification.
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Competent Department
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Amt für Versorgung und Inklusion Bremen
- +49 421 3615541
- +49 421 3615326
- Doventorscontrescarpe 172 D, 28195 Bremen
- Website
- office
@avib. bremen. de - Legally secure e-communication more
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Deadlines & processing time
What deadlines must be paid attention to?
In order to claim benefits from the Foundation, it is necessary for those affected to have registered in person or in writing with the Contact and Advice Centre by 30 June 2021.
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 30.12.2025