Familienkasse procedures
Kindergeld · Elterngeld · family benefits
The Familienkasse (Family Benefits Office) is a department of the Federal Employment Agency (Bundesagentur für Arbeit, BA) and is responsible for paying Kindergeld (child benefit) (€259 per child per month) and Kinderzuschlag (child supplement, KiZ). For public-sector employees, their employer's Familienkasse is responsible.
You will also find information here on Elterngeld (parental allowance) (65% to 100% of net income, up to €1,800), parental leave (Elternzeit) (up to 36 months, protection against dismissal), Mutterschaftsgeld (maternity allowance) and maintenance advance (Unterhaltsvorschuss) for single parents. You can reach the free hotline on 0800 4 555530.
Last updated
27 August 2026
Competent authority
Familienkasse der Bundesagentur für Arbeit
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