Frequently asked questions

The Education and Participation Package (BuT) is provided by the government for children and young people from low-income families. It applies to individuals under the age of 25 who are attending school or receiving vocational training.
For example, it provides support for school supplies, lunch, private tutoring, sports clubs, or school trips. Up to €1,700 per child per year can be reimbursed.

No, this package has been available since 2011. However, unfortunately, many families still don’t know they are eligible for it. That’s where BuT Consultancy Center steps in.

No. This applies to families receiving Bürgergeld as well as those receiving Wohngeld, Kinderzuschlag, Sozialhilfe, and AsylblG benefits.
It may be helpful for low-income individuals to use the Kinderzuschlag and Wohngeld calculator to check whether they are eligible for these additional benefits

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Yes, Kita, kindergarten, or daycare center (Tagesmutter) fees for children, such as lunch or field trip expenses, can be covered. You can also benefit from “participation” support. Participation support can also be paid for babies, for example, PeKIP courses or baby swimming courses.

Individuals with a residence permit or temporary permit are also entitled to this right if they receive the AsylblG benefit.

Depending on the region, the Jobcenter, Sozialamt, or central BuT office may be responsible. We help you find the right authority.

Application procedures vary depending on the benefit received as well as the region. We provide free of charge support in filling out and submitting documents.

In most cases, yes, for example for school trips or sports clubs. However: Pay attention to the deadlines. It is best to get information early.

No. You can reach us via WhatsApp, phone, email, or our contact form. If you wish, we can call you back at a mutually agreed upon date and time.

Consultancy is free of charge, confidential, and voluntary.

Yes. We offer consultancy services in different languages. If the language you are looking for is not on the list, we will try to find a solution.

Yes, we will look into whether you are eligible. First, we recommend using the Kinderzuschlag and Wohngeld calculator.
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Yes. We don’t speak the language used in official communications either, but we can translate it! We don’t just speak a few languages, we also translate the formal language into words everyone can understand.

Yes. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that your application will be processed faster or that every application will be approved. But we can help you take all the necessary steps and find the right wording and the appropriate contact persons.

 

Experts, just like families, can also contact us directly, and benefit from our consulting services.

We offer training for all stakeholders working with experts, actors, and families in the federal states that provide the relevant funding. For more information, see the Training page.

First, take a look at our cooperation page. You can find all the important information there. If you still have questions or would like to contact us directly, please get in touch. We’d be happy to help!