The youth welfare office can provide advice on parenting and care issues and legal problems.

If necessary, the Youth Welfare Office can point out suitable assistance.

If necessary, the youth welfare office can help with the drafting of letters.

A specific form of counseling or the scope of counseling is not regulated by law.

The youth welfare office can only represent the child in court proceedings if a separate guardianship has been applied for. A guardianship can be applied for to establish paternity and for maintenance matters.