Gymnastics for children
Every semester, the university sports department offers gymnastics sessions free of charge for children of university members
Age groups: 1 – 3 and 3 – 6 years
Location: Sports hall, Campus
Register at: hochschulsport@uni.leuphana.de
Child-friendly cafeteria
There is a play corner for children in the cafeteria as well as a children's meal (Piepmapf-Teller).
With the "Piepmampf-Pass", children up to 10 years old can eat in the cafeteria für only 1 Euro, if
- the parents are university students or staff,
- the children are accompanied by Mom or Dad,
- one parent is also purchasing food and
- they have their "Piepmampf-Pass" with them.
Advice and further Information can be found here
Mobile toy boxes
Toy boxes can be borrowed from Family Services if a problem arises that forces you to bring your child to work for one day. They serve to occupy the children so that their parents can concentrate on learning or office work.
There are three toy boxes, each for the age groups 1-3 years, 3-6 years and 6-10 years.
The toy boxes are available from Family Services. If necessary, the toy boxes can also be brought to the workplace.
Breastfeeding and quiet rooms
Still- und Rückzugsorte auf dem Campus
There are various breastfeeding and quiet rooms on campus as well as retreats for students with children
- Breastfeeding and quiet room in the library foyer (key available at the service desk).
- Parent-child workroom in Building 14 with outdoor learning space (key available at the library information desk or Family Services (C7.303)
- Nursing and rest room in the central building (40.203)
- Parent-child workroom in the Red Field (Room 107) (keys issued on site at the Profession School)
Furthermore, there are baby changing facilities
- in the cafeteria
- in building 10, room 009
- in building 11, room 023
- in the central building, first floor (All-Gender-WC, near Klippo)
Arranging child care for conferences and seminars
Staff and students can turn to Family Services if they would like to make child care available for participants of their conference or seminar. We can organise child care when needen, allowing participants the chance to bring their children and still be free to concentrate on the event.
Register at: familienservice@leuphana.de , Fon: 04131.677-1832,-1818
Preselection rights at University Sports Center
The University Sports Center offers students and staff with children (max. 12 years old), relatives who need care or with a handicap the possibility to book their desired offer in advance. As a rule, the desired offer can be booked by mail one week before the regular registration period. More information about the sports offer, the registration and the registration date can be found at the University sports.
Family Office City of Lüneburg
Information on childcare in Lüneburg and support in finding the competent contact point in all family matters is available at the
Familienbüro Region Lüneburg
Waagestraße 3
21335 Lüneburg
Telefon: 04131 – 309 3190 Frau Holste
eMail: familienbuero@stadt.lueneburg.de
"Bündnis für Familien" - Alliance for Families
The Leuphana University of Lüneburg is a member of the local Alliance for Families, in German "Bündnis für Familien Lüneburg". It aims at the practical improvement of child care to support mothers and fathers returning to work. The special challenge lies in balancing work and family in a rural region.
Ms Annette Mücke
Koordinierungsstelle Frau & Wirtschaft Lüneburg/Uelzen
Ilmenaustr. 12
21335 Lüneburg
Tel.: 04131/303968
Website
Parental leave
Mothers and fathers who are employed are entitled to parental leave - the entitlement lasts until the child reaches the age of three. Parental leave can be taken independently of the receipt of parental allowance. There is a legal entitlement to part-time work. In principle, fixed-term employment contracts are not extended by parental leave. Exceptions exist in the case of fixed-term employment contracts for scientific personnel in accordance with the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz (WissZeitVG).
Parental Allowance
The parental allowance is calculated according to the lost average net salary of the last 12 months and amounts to 67% of it. A minimum of 300€ is paid and a maximum of 1800€. Parental allowance can be claimed in the first 14 months of the child's life. Parents can choose between Elterngeld and Elterngeld Plus.
With Elterngeld Plus, mothers and fathers can receive parental allowance for longer if they work part-time after the birth of their child.
Further information from the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth is available here.
Support for families with disabled children
Advice / Information / Exchange
When parents learn about their child's disability, the first place to go is usually the pediatrician's office. In Lüneburg, there is a practice with a focus on neuropediatrics that accompanies children with developmental delays and disabilities:
Dres. Hoffmann and Poggenburg, Gaußstr. 2, 21335 Lüneburg, Tel. 04131/44345.
A diagnosis, on the basis of which further information can be obtained, helps in the initial processing. Self-help groups or the family guidebook of Aktion Mensch or the online forum Rehakids provide contacts to other affected persons.
At Leuphana, parents who themselves have a child with a disability are also available for discussion. If you are interested, the Family Services will put you in touch with them.
Financial aid
There is a wide range of (financial) assistance for families with disabled children. The Federal Association for the Physically and Multiply Disabled (bvkm) has published a comprehensive guide "My child is disabled - these aids are available". If required, you can also obtain this from the Family Services.
Early support
For children with developmental problems and disabilities, Mobile Frühförderung is helpful from birth to school entry.
Mobile Early Intervention (responsible body: Lebenshilfe Lüneburg-Harburg)
Uelzener Str. 112f, 21335 Lüneburg, Tel. 04131/402788, Mail: fruehfoerderung@lhlh.org
Day care facilities for children with disabilities
Lebenshilfe Lüneburg operates various day care facilities for children with disabilities.
Reimbursement of the semester ticket for students with disabled child(ren)
Students who have custody of a severely disabled child can apply to the Asta for reimbursement of the cost of the semester ticket. In addition to a current certificate of enrollment, a copy of the front and back of the disabled person's ID card is required.
Support for single parents
Being a lone parent is a challenge. Lone parents must develop strong organisational skills and build a dependable social network to juggle study/work commitments.
Internet portal "The single parent" / VAMV
The internet portal "www.die-alleinerziehenden.de" (the single parent) is a project of the Verband Alleinerziehender Mütter und Väter e.v., abbreviated VAMV (Association of Lone Mothers and Fathers, registered charity)
The VAMV works on the basis of capacity building. This means that all members work towards the recognition and improvement of the situation of single-parent families by contributing what they can.
You will find detailed information about the association, all issues concerning single parenthood and the possibility to become an active member of the association at www.vamv.de