Mothers and fathers are entitled to claim parental benefits as soon as their child is born. Your local Elterngeldstelle [Parental benefits office] will assist you. We will automatically send you all the necessary certificates.
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To learn more about German family benefits please visit the Website of the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth:
Federal Ministry for Family Affairs
The brochure "Parental Allowance, Parental Allowance Plus and Parental Leave" published by the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth provides you with detailed information about the legal regulations:
Parental Allowance, Parental Allowance Plus and Parental Leave