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.
Here you will also find helpful information and contact points on the topic of family friendliness at the University of Bonn.
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.
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.
Vacation childcare 2025 - Registration from February 15, 2025
Are you looking for vacation childcare for your child aged four to 13?
The Office of Family Services at the University of Bonn offers vacation care for children of employees. This year, for the first time, for the entire six weeks of the summer vacation.
Another new feature this year is that you can register with the organizer funtime from 15 February for the whole year.
Expat Partners' Monday Meeting
Date: every second Monday of the month from 2 pm to 4 pm (except during school vacations)
The Expat Partners' Monday Meeting is aimed at partners of international academics, professors and employees, regardless of their career level or length of stay. The aim is also to help partners settle in.
We invite you to an informal coffee and chat and thus enable expat partners of the University of Bonn to network with each other, make friends or establish work-related contacts.
Venue:
Café of the P26 in Poststraße 26, 53111 Bonn
Expat partners can join us at any time and are welcome to come along with their children during these two hours.
No registration is necessary.
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
Monday until Friday
9.00 am - 13.30 pm
Comprehensive consultation sessions by appointment.
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Gender Equality
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Welcome Center
The Welcome Center provides comprehensive advice and support services for international researchers.
Central Study Advisory and Counseling Service
Students can consult the Central Study Advisory and Counseling Service about any problems they may encounter during the course of their studies.