Policy Document
Law to Introduce a Care Benefit (from 1945-1990: West Germany)
Benefits & Requirements
Coverage: Requirements for its application
For children born as of August 1, 2012
Coverage: Eligible groups or beneficiaries
Parents with children of aged 15 months to 36 months.
Types of provision stipulated by this document
Private
Benefits offered by this document for using childcare services
No
Types of benefits guaranteed by this document
Cash-Benefits
Conditions for accessing this benefit
On application at the Youth Welfare Office (Jugendamt).
Amount of the subsidy or contribution granted
Benefits are granted upon application at the Youth Welfare Office (Jugendamt).
Maximum duration of the benefit
22 months
Does this document guarantee a provision of childcare free of costs?
No
Read the Law
Original full text source in native language
BGBl. I S. 254
Comments & Clarifications
Opponents of the benefit argue that this benefit creates another financial incentive, especially for women, to not return to the labour market. Advocates of the benefit argue that parents should have a real choice between sending their children to public childcare institution and taking care of them themselves.