Federal-state overview

FamilienleistungenThuringia 2026.

All federal and state family benefits in Thuringia — with amounts, legal bases, application info and calculator links. Last reviewed: 2026-01-15.

— Federal benefits (all states)

These benefits apply nationwide and can be applied for in any German federal state. Click the respective calculator for the current amount.

Kindergeld (259 €/month)

§ 66 EStG →

Elterngeld (300–1,800 €/month)

BEEG §§ 1–4 →

Kinderzuschlag (up to 297 €/child/month)

§ 6a BKGG →

Mutterschaftsgeld

§ 24i SGB V →

Unterhaltsvorschuss (up to 394 €/month)

UhVorschG →

— State benefits Thuringia

Thuringian parenting allowance

✓ available

bis 200 €

12 months in the child's 2nd year of life (§ 7 ThürFamFG)

Income-dependent; cannot overlap with federal Elterngeld

§ § 7 ThürFamFG

Apply here →

Daycare fees

Free daycare Thuringia

Fee-free for all children from age 1 until school entry

Family pass / card

Thuringian family ticket

For families with children: discounts on public transport and leisure venues

— Responsible offices

Elterngeldstelle

Thuringian State Office for Family and Social Affairs (TLFS)

More info →

FAQ — 01

FAQ: Family benefits in Thuringia

Q.01Is there a state parenting allowance in Thuringia?

Yes, Thuringia pays up to 200 €/month for 12 months as Thuringian parenting allowance (§ 7 ThürFamFG) for children in their 2nd year of life. Income-dependent; apply at TLFS.

— Calculators & guides

Family Check (all benefits) →All family benefits 2026 →Kindergeld Calculator 2026 →Elterngeld Calculator 2026 →Kinderzuschlag Calculator 2026 →All federal states

— Editorial

Elena Maurer

Editor-in-Chief

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Last reviewed:15 January 2026

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