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You have questions about maternity protection, protection against dismissal during parental leave or violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act? The new telephone hotline 0211 3101 1133 will give you first quick answers to your questions about safe and healthy work. The hotline can be reached Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Under the motto "Sustainably committed in North Rhine-Westphalia", non-profit initiatives, associations, societies and foundations can apply with their projects until 30.09.2023, which are significantly initiated and supported by volunteers.

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The Gamescom opens its doors again from 23 to 27 August 2023 in Cologne and digitally and shows the latest trends. The world's largest event around computers and video games fascinates children and young people with the latest developments. Parents can find tips on media consumption here on the family portal.

The last year of kindergarten has begun and your child will start elementary school in 2024? Until November 15, 2023, the registration process runs. Our questionnaire for free download gives you a good orientation in the search for the right school for your child.

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How can your child find the right training? The Federal Employment Agency is offering parents the opportunity to learn about training paths and talk to companies for a week. Registration is not required.

On the action days from September 18 to 29, 2023, children, parents, teachers and educators are called upon to walk, bike or scooter to daycare and school. There are many reasons to walk. Tips for parents can be found in the article on walking to school.

On the Familienportal.NRW you will find everything important to plan your parental allowance well. In many municipalities, by the way, you can already apply for parental allowance online. Learn more!

World Savings Day introduces children and young people to the topic of saving and a sensible approach to money. Learn why it is important to talk about money in the family and how much pocket money is appropriate at what age.

On the website NRW Infopunkt Israel, the government of NRW informs German nationals about the current crisis situation. Here you will also find all contact options as well as tips and contact points.

Dreadful images of the war in the Middle East dominate the current news and many social media channels. Flimmo gives tips on how parents can talk to children about the violence and which offers explain the war in a child-friendly way.

What do you have to do to apply for maintenance advance? Questions and answers about the maintenance advance, the amount, the prerequisites and the digital application at a glance!