Family Assistance – Foundation "Help for Families in Need – Foundation of the State of Brandenburg"

The foundation “Help for Families in Need – Foundation of the State of Brandenburg” offers financial support for private households in the state of Brandenburg that have fallen into an acute emergency situation with at least one minor child or a dependent relative in need of care. Within the framework of these ongoing funding opportunities, individual grants or interest-free loans are available to ensure the livelihood of affected families and to help overcome financial bottlenecks. Allocation is made based on a monthly convened allocation committee that decides on the submitted applications. The assistance is granted as a monetary gift or loan and is based on the actual needs of the applicants.

Eligible recipients are families residing in Brandenburg who can demonstrably prove that they have exhausted all priority statutory benefits and whose financial emergency is plausibly documented. Applications can be submitted at any time through recognized counseling centers or responsible authorities, which forward the formal application to the foundation. The following documents are required for the application: information on the nature of the emergency, detailed income and asset proofs, an overview of all financial burdens, as well as the purpose and scope of the requested foundation benefit. Through this transparent procedure, the foundation supports families in overcoming financial crises and regaining long-term stability.