Stiftung Hilfe für die Familie – Stiftung des Landes Berlin

The Foundation Help for the Family – Foundation of the State of Berlin is a civil law foundation based in Berlin. It was established on July 15, 1984, as a state foundation of the State of Berlin and serves as the Berlin receiving institution for federal funds from the Federal Foundation Mother and Child. Its task is to provide pregnant women and families with children who are in financial distress with prompt and unbureaucratic financial support. From 1984 to 2023, 296,467 applications were submitted, of which 253,524 were approved; a total of approximately 181.6 million euros were disbursed (of which about 172.3 million euros went to pregnant women). One-time benefits such as initial equipment, housing security, medical needs, and household items are supported.

The purpose of the foundation is to provide pregnant women and families in seemingly hopeless situations with a perspective for a shared life with their child. The foundation grants material assistance as a supplement to state benefits when these are insufficient, not available in time, or not yet approved.

Funding is provided for pregnant women as well as families with at least one dependent child or a household member in need of care, who have their main residence in Berlin and are in financial distress. Applications must be submitted through recognized counseling centers (district offices, welfare associations, pregnancy or debt counseling). There is no legal entitlement to benefits.