#258Family, education and everyday lawAuf Deutsch

Was darf das Jugendamt in Deutschland?

What is the youth welfare office allowed to do in Germany?

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AEs entscheidet, welche Schule das Kind besucht.
BEs kann ein Kind, das geschlagen wird oder hungern muss, aus der Familie nehmen.
CEs bezahlt das Kindergeld an die Eltern.
DEs kontrolliert, ob das Kind einen Kindergarten besucht.

Explanation

The Youth Welfare Office (Jugendamt) is responsible for protecting the well-being of children and adolescents. If a child is in a dangerous situation, such as being abused or neglected, the Youth Welfare Office has the authority to take measures to protect the child, including temporarily removing the child from the family. This is done under the Child and Youth Welfare Act, which outlines the rights and responsibilities of the Youth Welfare Office.

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