Sektion Familie und Jugend des zuständigen Bundesministeriums

Section VI – Family and Youth in the Federal Chancellery is responsible for the design and implementation of Austrian family and youth policy. It creates framework conditions for around 1.125 million families with children, provides information on all stages of a child's life, and offers counseling and support services. Core tasks include the administration and further development of benefits such as family allowance, childcare allowance, family hardship compensation, as well as the promotion of projects aimed at reconciling family and work and strengthening child and youth work.

Our mission is to create a family-friendly and youth-appropriate environment in Austria. We are committed to improving the living conditions of families with children, empowering the younger generation, and promoting their active participation. Through evidence-based policies, targeted funding programs, and accessible advisory services, we establish a comprehensive framework that supports equal opportunities, social inclusion, and a sustainable future.

The section is aimed at all families in Austria – in particular parents and legal guardians with children – as well as children, adolescents, and young adults. It also includes multiprofessional actors in family and youth services, educational institutions, municipalities, and organizations that require advice, funding, and support in the implementation of family and youth policy measures.