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Hartz IV is a social welfare program in Germany that provides financial assistance to individuals who are unemployed or unable to work.

September 6, 2009 | 20,00 EUR | answered by Dr. Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla

Does my child qualify for social benefits even if he is in boarding school during school hours?

Dr. Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla

Dear inquirer,

Thank you once again for your inquiry!

I would like to address your question considering the information you provided as follows:

Unfortunately, you have not provided all the relevant details, making it difficult to give a conclusive answer. However, I would like to briefly explain the principles.

As long as your child lives with you and is part of the household, your child is entitled to social benefits.

Separate from this is the question of whether the boarding school costs are covered by this, meaning fully subsidized by the state. Generally, this is not the case unless the child has a health/psychological condition that requires attendance at a specialized boarding school. This is outlined in § 35 SGB XII. Alternatively, there is the possibility of receiving a subsidy from the youth welfare office.

However, this also depends on the specific circumstances of the individual case, so it may be necessary to inquire with the relevant youth welfare office if needed.

I hope this provides you with an initial legal orientation and wish you success and all the best!

I would like to point out the following: The legal advice I provided is based solely on the information you provided. My response is only a preliminary legal assessment of the situation, which cannot replace a comprehensive evaluation of the facts. Adding or omitting relevant information can lead to a completely different legal assessment.

I hope my explanations have been helpful to you. You are welcome to contact me via my email address or the follow-up option if you have any further questions.

I wish you a pleasant Sunday afternoon!

Kind regards,

Dipl.-Jur. Danjel-Philippe Newerla, Attorney at Law

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