Family centers in plain language

A family center is a special place for families.

A family center is often a daycare center.
But there are more services.

What does a family center do?

A family center helps:

• Children
• Parents
• The whole family

For example:

• With questions about parenting
• With everyday problems
• With childcare

We explain to you here:

• Why are there family centers?
• What services do family centers offer
• What is special about family centers
• Where can you find a family center

The state of North Rhine-Westphalia founded the family centers.
There are many reasons for this.
For example:

• Parents should be able to get help and advice easily.
• Children should be supported as early as possible.
• Every child should be able to develop well.
• Family and career should fit together better.
  

There are many offers for parents and children at family centers.
For example:

• Conversations about parenting:
  Parents can talk to experts.
  For example, about raising children.
• Meetings with other parents:
  For example, at the parent café.
  There parents can exchange ideas and make contacts.
• Courses for parents:
  Parents learn how to support their children in learning.
• Offers for play and exercise:
  Children can play, sing, do arts and crafts and get plenty of exercise.
• Offers on healthy eating:
  Parents and children learn what healthy eating is.
• Help for single parents:
  Parents receive special support
  when they are raising their children alone.
• Help for families from other countries:
  These families receive information
  when they are new to Germany.
• Help with starting school:
  Parents and children receive help
  when the child is about to start school.

Many specialists work together at the Family Center.
So families get everything in one place:

• Education
• Counselling and
• Support

Each family center offers its own support services.
The services are tailored to the local families.

Important:
The help should be easily accessible.

On the website KiTa-Finder NRW you will find information on all family centers in North Rhine-Westphalia.
You can search for family centers in your area there.
The search is free of charge.

You want more information about family centers?

You can find more information here:
https://www.familienzentrum.nrw.de

The website is written in difficult language.