1 00:00:00,440 --> 00:00:05,830 All families receive child benefit (Kindergeld), regardless of their income. 2 00:00:05,830 --> 00:00:13,360 It is generally paid for all children up to the age of 18. If your child is unemployed, child benefit is paid until they turn 21. 3 00:00:14,240 --> 00:00:21,110 If your child is undertaking vocational training, you will receive child benefit until they reach the age of 25. You must 4 00:00:21,110 --> 00:00:26,800 submit your child benefit application in writing. The agency responsible is normally the Federal Employment Agency’s Family Benefits Office (Familienkasse). 5 00:00:26,800 --> 00:00:34,186 The monthly child benefit rate is 250 euros per child. 6 00:00:34,270 --> 00:00:37,720 Under certain circumstances, child benefit can also be paid for 7 00:00:37,740 --> 00:00:43,321 children who are foreign nationals. 8 00:00:43,371 --> 00:00:47,147 Further detailed information on the individual benefits and assistance available can be found on the 9 00:00:47,231 --> 00:00:54,984 website of the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs and the Familienportal. You can also use the online tool 10 00:00:55,074 --> 00:00:59,757 provided by the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs. This allows you to enter a few details and find out which 11 00:00:59,767 --> 00:01:08,890 family benefits you may be eligible to receive.