Einmalige Leistungen bei Aufnahme eines Pflegekindes

When a foster child is admitted, one-time lump-sum allowances are approved and transferred with the first foster care payment.

When a foster child is admitted, foster carers receive one-off and flat-rate allowances/benefits.

1. Initial furnishing of the home

When a foster child is admitted, foster carers receive a one-off flat-rate allowance.
The allowance covers

• The renovation and initial furnishing of a room for the foster child,
• the initial provision of school supplies,
• initial equipment with a bicycle, child seat, helmet, etc.

The amount is paid with the first foster care allowance. A separate application is not required.

When a child is admitted up to the age of one, an additional lump sum can be granted upon informal application (initial baby equipment).

Needs exceeding these amounts are covered by the current care allowance.

1. Initial equipment with clothing

• When a foster child is admitted, a one-time, age-dependent lump sum is paid for the initial provision of clothing.
• If the foster child was in an out-of-home youth welfare measure of more than 6 months duration before admission to the foster family, the allowance is reduced to half of the lump sum.

The allowance is paid with the first foster care payment. An application is not required

• Existing foster relationship of full-time care
• If applicable, permission for full-time care according to §44 SGB VIII

There are no costs involved.

No applications are necessary for the allowances for the initial furnishing of the apartment and with clothing.

The amounts are paid with the first payment of the monthly lump sums.

For the infant initial equipment, an informal application is sufficient. You can submit the application digitally via the online service "pflegekinderwesen-digital" using the form "Formless applications".

Flat-rate benefits may vary depending on state law or state implementation guidelines. Seek advice from your local youth welfare office or foster child service.

The processing by the youth welfare office can take some time

There is no deadline.

• One-time benefits upon admission of a foster child
• When a foster child is admitted, one-time lump-sum benefits are approved and remitted with the first foster care payment.
• Responsible: Youth Welfare Office

Youth Welfare Office