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Are there any social benefits I can claim such as child support?Parents and children have a right to child and youth welfare. This includes support for children and youths with special emotional needs. Offers cover counseling, group work, support in the home, additional support in a daycare centre or school, etc. Free and anonymous counseling is also available via the App mbeon The Federal Foundation for Mother and Child (Bundesstiftung Mutter und Kind Ukrainian families with children who have received temporary protection in Germany may qualify for kindergeld children's subsidies. The payment for each child is 250 euros. Read more about how to apply here Starting from June 1st, 2022, people with a residence permit according to Section 24 of the Residency Act or a corresponding โFiktionsbescheinigungโ plus registration with the Auslรคnderzentralregister (AZR) can receive BAfรถG. BAfรถG is a state student finance program. Support for single mothers and fathers in Germany
"Together in Germany The "Wefugees Crisis Center Free legal assistance of UA Support |
Are there any social benefits for pregnant and nursing women?Every pregnant woman in Germany has a statutory right to medical care. The costs for such care are covered by your health insurance or the Social Welfare Office ("Sozialamt") Refer to Handbook Germany |
How can I meet and socialize with other Ukrainians in a similar position?You can register at cant-stop.me For more information refer to Handbook Germany You can also join these Facebook groups:
You can also join these Telegram groups: |
Are there specific social supports available to me if I am elderly?You are covered by public health insurance and are eligible for mental health support. You normally don't need any documents other than your health insurance card. If necessary, you can get prostheses, wheelchairs, clothes, strollers for free. Ask about this when contacting social services. |
Are there specific social supports available to me if I have a disability?If you have special needs because you have a disability or need care, you can apply for additional assistance. You can search for a doctor in your area on the website of the German Medical Association To apply for support from the state, you must first register for a "Disability Card" ("Schwerbehindertenausweis"). Only people with a severe disability (a GdB of 50 or higher) can obtain this card. To apply for a "Disability Card", you must fill the relevant form and hand it in (along with all your medical certificates) to your local Pension Office ("Versorgungsamt"). You can find the proper office at integrationsaemter.de You can find help, for example, at the Migration counselling centre for Adults If necessary, you can get prostheses, wheelchairs, clothes, strollers for free. Ask about this when contacting social services. Crossroads is a service center that provides free initial and orientation consultations by phone. The service center team will help you navigate the German support system for people with disabilities and contact the relevant support services. What questions should I contact Crossroads about?
The project to help people with disabilities from the international organization Handicap International |
How can I help others? What volunteering organisations could I join?There are many ways to support Ukraine and Ukrainians arriving in Germany. You can find information on how to help at ukraine-verstehen You can register at cant-stop.me Source: Handbook Germany |
What other forms of social support/welfare should I know about? (Buddy systems, etc.) Who is eligible? How does someone apply?
After the first three months, you can, under certain conditions, receive financial support for living expenses, in the event of illness, pregnancy and maternity as well as help with care according to Section 23 Para. 1 SGB XII. Parents and children have a right to child and youth welfare. This includes a right to support for children and youths with special emotional needs. Offers cover counselling, group work, support in the home, additional support in a daycare centre or school, etc. Free and anonymous counselling is also available via the App mbeon The German support program ยซTeilhabe am Arbeitsmarktยป opens up new prospects for Ukrainians living in Germany. Starting from July 1, 2023, the Jobcenter will offer refugees a number of new opportunities to improve their skills:
How can Ukrainians get โฌ200 for local cultural initiatives? Persons living in Germany who are or will be 18 years old in 2023 can receive โฌ200 as part of the "KulturPass" initiative. Funds can be used for:
Please note that the funds must be spent locally, only on German services or goods that are registered participants of the campaign. To receive โฌ200, you need to register online. In Germany, changes concerning Bรผrgergeld โ social assistance from the employment center (Jobcenter) โ have come into effect. From July 1, a mandatory condition for receiving Bรผrgergeld is to be within reach of the Jobcenter. Recipients of Bรผrgergeld must be within reach of the Jobcenter: they must respond to messages from the job center on weekdays in a timely manner, and also be able to visit the job center at short notice. Trips up to 2.5 hours in one direction from the place of residence are allowed. Exceptions are, for example, participation in medical or religious activities. Long-term trips up to 21 days per year are allowed upon prior agreement with the employment center. Absence from the place of residence without the consent of the employment center can now lead not only to sanctions, but also to the complete loss of Bรผrgergeld. Alliance of Ukrainian Organizations in Berlin Information support Germany launches the project "Femme digitale academy" - free training in IT for Ukrainian women. Training provides an opportunity to acquire the necessary skills that will help you find a job in a European company. The project is sponsored by leading IT companies looking for specialists. The training is designed for women with 1-2 years of IT experience or relevant professional education who are fluent in English. The training includes an introductory meeting, 6 online seminars of 3 hours and individual trainings of 2 hours. To apply for participation in the Femme digitale academy project, you need to fill out a form |
How can Ukrainians apply for a Ukrainian pension abroad?According to the Ministry of Reintegration, Ukrainians who were forced to go abroad due to the war can now send an application for the appointment or renewal of a pension by mail. An application for the appointment (renewal) of a pension can be sent to any territorial body of the Pension Fund of Ukraine, regardless of the person's place of registration. |