Landeshauptstadt Schwerin - Hilfen SGB XII und andere soziale Leistungen

If you are seeking asylum in Germany and need financial or medical assistance, you can submit an application to the authorities.

If you are obliged to cover the funeral costs of a deceased person even though you do not have the financial means to do so yourself, you can apply to the social welfare provider to have the costs covered.

Special living conditions exist, for example, in the absence of housing, unsecured economic livelihood, living conditions characterized by violence or comparable adverse circumstances.

Are you unable to cover one-off needs such as initial furnishings for an apartment or for a baby from your own resources? Then you can apply for one-off benefits from your local social welfare office.

Minor children who live in another family (foster family or relatives) can receive benefits to secure their livelihood in accordance with SGB XII in order to secure the necessary livelihood of the foster child. Foster carers can also receive these benefits.

If you live in a special form of accommodation and your income or assets are not sufficient to cover your necessary living expenses, you can receive assistance with living expenses (social assistance) under certain conditions.

Are you no longer able to pursue gainful employment for health or age reasons and cannot finance your necessary living expenses yourself? Then you can apply for basic income support in old age and in the event of reduced earning capacity.

If you are in need of care, you can apply for care assistance as part of social assistance under certain conditions.

If you receive social assistance or basic benefits, you will be supported during pregnancy and maternity leave.

If you have rent debts, you can receive financial help to avoid homelessness.

If you have rent debts, you can receive financial help to avoid homelessness and advice on accommodation if you have lost your home.