Office of Family Services
The Office of Family Services contributes to a better compatibility of science/career/studies and family. We provide advice to employees and students of the University of Bonn around the topics of childcare, maternity protection, parental leave, care of relatives and more.
Working and researching with childcare responsibilities
Researchers and administrative staff can find all information they need about childcare, maternity leave, parental leave, flexible childcare options and many other topics here.
Students with family responsibilities
Students with children are facing some special challenges. We are happy to support you and provide information on maternity protection, childcare and financing options, among other things.
Caring for family members
A significant number of University staff and students are responsible for the care of relatives. We provide advice and support to help you meet the various mental and practical challenges involved with this responsibility.
Family-Friendly University
The University of Bonn has been certified under the Family-Friendly University Audit since December 2011 and is entitled to use this title permanently since September 2021.
The point of contact for staff and students with family responsibilities is the Office of Family Services.
The University of Bonn defines "family" as a community with a close personal connection,
in which people take responsibility for each other.
Latest information
Podcasts & Movies
In this podcast series, we discuss various areas relating to the compatibility of family, studies, science and career at the University of Bonn. Each episode focuses on a specific topic, which we discuss with different experts.
Important note: The podcasts are in German.
Quick assistance
In case that you need quick, professional support, we have listed some contact points for you below.
Babysitters wanted
We are constantly looking for experienced and flexible students who would like to babysit the children of our employees.
If you are interested, please contact the office (familienbuero@uni-bonn.de | Tel. 0228 / 73 7273).
Financial support
Travel allowances for Accompanying persons
The University of Bonn, as a family-friendly university, makes it possible to apply for travel allowances for taking children and accompanying persons on official and research trips at home and abroad. The subsidy is aimed at all employees in science, teaching and administration.
For more information, please visit Confluence.
Financial support for single-parent students
The University of Bonn can provide financial support to single-parent students who find themselves in a financial emergency. A single payment of up to 500€ is possible.
This measure is sponsored by the University of Bonn‘s Foundation („Bonner Universitätsstiftung“).
Short-term support for parents in the finishing or qualification phases of their (doctoral) degree program
We are happy to announce that the short-term support for parents in the final stages of their studies will be continued in 2023.
Applications may be submitted until May 31, July 31 and September 30 of each year.
Advent childcare in the back-up of the PME Familienservice
Date: December 07, 2024 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Back-up at Stephan-Lochner-Straße 2, 53175 Bonn
pme Familienservice would like to make the employees of its contractual partners happy during these special weeks and give them time to take a deep breath and get important things done. Therefore it is offering free childcare for children aged 3 to 12 on the Saturdays of Advent.
The booking start date is November 4, 2024 and employees can book childcare directly via the “My Family Service” portal or on the website at www.familienservice.de/veranstaltungen with the keyword “Advent”. However, the events will not appear in the event calendar until November 4, 2024.
Places are limited and will be allocated according to the number of registrations received.
More information can be found here.
Playgroup for student parents
Date: Date will be announced here
Would you like to meet other pregnant students and students with children? Are you longing for a possibility to exchange with fellow parents(-to-be)? Have you been hoping to find a group of friends for your child?
Then you are more than welcome to join our parent and toddler group!
The meeting will take place in the rooms of the Office of Family Services. You can register at studium.familie@uni-bonn.de or via phone +49 228/ 73-72 73.
We are are looking forward to meeting you and your children and are hoping for many new friendships!
Useful information
KITA-NET
The KITA-NET is a parent portal of the city of Bonn. If you would like to register your child in a childcare facility of the university, a registration at the Office of Family Services and a registration via KITA-NET until the end of the deadlines is mandatory. If you have any questions regarding KITA-NET, please contact the Office of Family Servies of the City of Bonn.
How to find a midwife
When you are looking for a qualified midwife, the following places will be helpful to you:
Caregiver support group
The contact point for caregivers informs caregiving relatives about support and discussion groups. It also hosts meetings and organizes interesting events in Bonn.
Diversity and Family
The Office of Family Services is continuously committed to the acceptance and promotion of diverse family forms.
Contact
Address
Office
Poppelsdorfer Allee 31-33
53115 Bonn
Opening Hours
Telephone consultation
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday
9.00 am - 12.00 pm - Tuesday
12.00 pm - 4.00 pm
Comprehensive consultation sessions by appointment.
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