Baby equipment

Financial support for necessary baby clothing up to the age of one as well as for cots and pushchairs.

Description

Financial support for necessary baby clothing up to the age of one as well as for a cot and pram.

Recipients:

  • People who receive ongoing benefits in accordance with SGB XII (social welfare)
  • Persons who do not receive ongoing benefits under SGB XII but belong to the corresponding group of persons under SGB XII and are unable to cover the need for baby equipment from their own resources and means.

Range of services:

  • necessary clothing for the baby up to the age of one
  • Cot with bedding
  • Changing mat
  • Pram

A partial amount is paid no later than twelve weeks before the birth and the remaining amount after the birth.

Special contact points

Required documents

  • Mother's passport
  • Birth certificate of the child
  • Notice of benefits according to SGB XII or proof of income and assets

Duration & Costs

Fees

There are no fees.

Legal basis

§ Section 31 (1) No. 2 of the German Social Code, Twelfth Book (SGB XII)

Related services

Health counselling - children up to 6 years

Health counselling and health promotion for families with children by regional health and paediatric nurses