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All families receive child benefit
(Kindergeld), regardless of their income.

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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.

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If your child is undertaking vocational training, you will
receive child benefit until they reach the age of 25. You must

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submit your child benefit application in writing. The agency responsible is
normally the Federal Employment Agency’s Family Benefits Office (Familienkasse).

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The monthly child benefit rate is 219 euros each
for the first and second children, 225 euros

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for the third and 250 euros
for each additional child.

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Under certain circumstances,
child benefit can also be paid for

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children who are foreign nationals.

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Further detailed information on the individual
benefits and assistance available can be found on the

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website of the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs and
the Familienportal. You can also use the online tool

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provided by the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs. This
allows you to enter a few details and find out which

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family benefits you may
be eligible to receive.