Who gets money from the family fund?

The Family Benefits Office plays an important role in supporting families in Germany by organizing the payment of child benefit. Child benefit is a considerable financial relief that helps you to cover the costs of your children. But who is actually entitled to it? In this article, you will find out who can receive child benefit and what requirements must be met.

What is the Family Benefits Office?

The Family Benefits Office is an institution of the German state that is responsible for paying out child benefit, among other things. Its aim is to ease the financial burden on families. Child benefit is a central support that helps to reduce the costs of raising children. Parents in Germany can claim this benefit for their children until they reach the age of majority and even beyond under certain conditions.

Who is entitled to child benefit?

Entitlement to child benefit is subject to certain conditions. As a parent in Germany, you are generally entitled to it as long as the following criteria are met:

• Your child lives with you.

• They are under 18 years old.

• If your child is in training or studying, you can even receive child benefit up to the age of 25.

Child benefit for disabled children

There are special rules for disabled children. You can continue to receive child benefit after the age of 25 if your child is unable to care for themselves due to a disability. You will need a medical certificate for this and must submit an application to the family benefits office.

Where do you apply for child benefit?

You must submit your application for child benefit to the relevant family benefits office. There are various regional family benefit offices in Germany, for example:

• Familienkasse Nord
• Familienkasse Berlin-Brandenburg
• Familienkasse Hamburg
• Familienkasse Niedersachsen-Bremen
• Familienkasse Bochum
• Familienkasse Sachsen
• Familienkasse Hannover

You can apply online or directly at your local family benefits office. You will need a few documents, such as your child's birth certificate and your identity card.

Why can a child benefit application be rejected?

An application for child benefit can be rejected for various reasons. Common reasons are:

• Missing or incomplete documents

• Eligibility requirements not met

If your application is rejected, you should contact the family benefits office for more information.