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Glossary entry

German term or phrase:

Familienkasse

English translation:

Family Benefits Office

Added to glossary by Stephen R Schoening
Jun 29, 2011 16:29
12 yrs ago
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German term

Familienkasse

German to English Social Sciences Education / Pedagogy Special Education
In a report on a pupil attending German "Heimsonderschule", there is a copy of a "Schulbescheinigung zur Vorlage bei der Familienkasse".
The form states the pupils name, date of birth, and information about what grade and school he is attending.

What is a "Familienkasse" in this context and what would be a good English translation? The "Familienkasse" here appears to be a type of office. Other translations of "Familienkasse" I found are not relevant here.

Thanks,

Stephen
Proposed translations (English)
4 +2 Family Benefits Office
4 Department for Child & Family Services
Change log

Jun 29, 2011 16:42: Steffen Walter changed "Field" from "Other" to "Social Sciences"

Discussion

Ramey Rieger (X) Jun 29, 2011:
In my day this was called Family Aid Office. In AE this would be a part of the Welfare Office or Social Services - if something like that still exists - although Social Services may be an option.
Iris Heldensen Jun 29, 2011:
Familienkasse is the authority which pays child benefit. It is part of the Bundesagentur für Arbeit.
You could chose the US equivalent, or leave the name as is with an explanation..?

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Family Benefits Office

Family benefits office
http://www.fu-berlin.de/en/sites/abt-1/formulare/personal/pd...

Kindergeld (child benefit)
Kindergeld is granted for all children up to the age of 18 years – in some cases longer. The application for Kindergeld must be submitted in written form at the responsible Familienkasse (family benefits office).
http://www.fluechtlingsrat-leverkusen.de/eng/3.1.4_soz_leist...

2. The application was made in the context of appeal proceedings on a point of law (‘Revision’) between Mrs Schwemmer and the Agentur für Arbeit Villingen-Schwennigen – Familienkasse (Villingen-Schwennigen Employment Agency – Family Allowances Office; ‘the Familienkasse’), concerning a refusal to pay Mrs Schwemmer the full amount of family benefits in Germany as from January 2006.
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:...
Peer comment(s):
agree hazmatgerman (X) : Researched with your admirable diligence. the F.K. resides at the local Job Center (BE). Best.
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I don't think we usually need to find an equivalent office in the target country. Call it what the Germans call it.
agree babli : agree
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Department for Child & Family Services


Quellen

The Department for Child and Family Services (Familienkasse) is responsible for information regarding child welfare benefits (Kindergeld).



Kommentar

Note that in Germany, Kindergeld is available and paid to families for all children, essentially regardless of income level. This is similar to the system in Canada. There is no negative stigma attached to this, since everyone is eligible.
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