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Which place to enter?

The location is used to determine the responsible office for the selected administrative service. In most cases you can enter your place of residence to find the competent authority. However, there are also cases in which a different location must be specified. Here are some examples:

Birth certificateYou want to get married and need a birth certificate. You live in Hanover, but you were born in Celle. You must therefore state your place of birth, i.e. Celle.

Business registrationYou would like to register a business in Braunschweig. Your place of residence is Hanover. You must therefore state the location of your future business, i.e. Braunschweig.

Apply for a building permitYou would like to build a house in Wunstorf and therefore apply for a building permit. Her place of residence is currently Hanover. You must indicate the place where the house is to be built. In this case it is Wunstorf.

One-off benefit when taking in a foster child

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One-off grants or subsidies can be awarded in particular for the initial furnishing of a foster home, for important personal occasions and for vacation and vacation trips for the child or young person.

Who should I contact?

The local youth welfare office

Requirements

Existing full-time care relationship,

Permission for full-time care according to §44 SGB VIII, if applicable.

Which documents are required?

none

What are the fees?

There are no costs.

Process flow

Informal applications must be submitted for all allowances that are not covered by the lump sum. No applications are required for initial housing and clothing allowances.

The amounts are paid out with the first payment of the monthly lump sums.

An informal application is sufficient for initial baby equipment. You can submit the application if necessarydigitally via the "pflegekinderwesen-digital" online service using the "Informal applications" form.

The flat-rate benefits may vary depending on state law or the implementation guidelines of the federal states. Seek advice from your local youth welfare office or foster care service.

What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?

There is no deadline.

Processing duration

Processing by the youth welfare office can take some time

Legal basis

Source: Serviceportal Niedersachsen (Portalverbund des Bundes und der Länder)

Further Links

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Single points of contact of the state of Lower Saxony, Single points of contact of the countries of Europe, advice and assistance for EU citizens and their families.
Access information on the single point of contact for the state of Lower Saxonyvisit Website Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEsVisit advice and assistance for EU citizens and their families