Many mothers who have fled Ukraine with their children are entitled to child benefits. 250 euros are paid per child. Child benefit is a state financial aid for families. Parents receive the money for the period from birth to the child’s 18th birthday, in individual cases longer.
However, certain requirements must be met. According to the Federal Employment Agency, child benefits for refugees from Ukraine are only available if the parent applying for them has a residence permit under Section 24 of the Residence Act. Benefits are also only available for children who live in Germany or—with a few exceptions—another EU country. Child benefits are also paid to recognized persons entitled to asylum, but not to asylum seekers who are still waiting for a decision on their application.
Further information on the requirements and instructions for the application can be found in Ukrainian on the homepage of the Employment Agency: https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/ukraine/ukraine-kindergeld-ua
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Die Agentur für Arbeit in Reutlingen. Foto: tünews INTERNATIONAL / Martin Klaus.
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