Young adults sometimes have difficulties living independently and without help from others. For people between the ages of 18 and 27, there is so-called "assistance for young adults" from the youth welfare office.
Does your child have a mental disability or is at risk of one? Is his or her participation in society therefore restricted? Then integration assistance can help.
You as a family or as a single parent need support to cope with your everyday family life? Then socio-pedagogical family assistance is an option for you. The socio-pedagogical family help is a form of help for upbringing from the youth welfare office.
If you cannot ensure that your child is doing well in your home, then your child may live in foster care temporarily or for a longer period of time.
Parents usually take care of the upbringing and care for a child. However, it may be useful for the state to help with the upbringing.
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Updated on 11.09.2026