How can children and young people be better represented in our democracy? The AGF discussed this issue at its expert roundtable on ‘Intergenerational Justice, Democracy and the Representation of Children and Young People’ with its member organisations, as well as representatives from the Foundation for the Rights of Future Generations, the German Children’s Fund (Deutsches Kinderhilfswerk), the German League for…
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Today, the AGF’s EuropaNews for the vacation month of August was published. The major EU institutions have been relatively inactive, so there is all the more to report from European countries—as well as from countries outside Europe. Two court rulings are bringing about changes in social media regulation. Children’s rights are a recurring theme in many news stories, but there’s…
1 Deceber 2026: European expert meeting
European initiatives against family and child poverty and their implementation in Germany Date: 01. December 2026, 10:00 Uhr – 17:00 UhrVenue: Refugio Berlin, Lenaustraße 3-4, 12047 Berlin Working languages: EN-GER (simultaneous interpretation) Key programme components: Contact and registration The number of participants is limited to approximately 35. If you are interested in taking part, please either send an email to…
Warm summer greetings from AGF
There’s been plenty going on – you can read all about it in our summer greetings. We send you warm summer greetings and hope that you have enjoyed a relaxing holiday and are feeling motivated to start the second half of the year. The AGF has used the first few months of summer to say goodbye to its long-standing premises…
How can children and young people be better represented in our democracy? The AGF discussed this issue at its expert roundtable on ‘Intergenerational Justice, Democracy and the Representation of Children and Young People’ with its member organisations, as well as representatives from the Foundation for the Rights of Future Generations, the German Children’s Fund (Deutsches Kinderhilfswerk), the German League for…
Today, the AGF’s EuropaNews for the vacation month of August was published. The major EU institutions have been relatively inactive, so there is all the more to report from European countries—as well as from countries outside Europe. Two court rulings are bringing about changes in social media regulation. Children’s rights are a recurring theme in many news stories, but there’s…
1 Deceber 2026: European expert meeting
European initiatives against family and child poverty and their implementation in Germany Date: 01. December 2026, 10:00 Uhr – 17:00 UhrVenue: Refugio Berlin, Lenaustraße 3-4, 12047 Berlin Working languages: EN-GER (simultaneous interpretation) Key programme components: Contact and registration The number of participants is limited to approximately 35. If you are interested in taking part, please either send an email to…
Warm summer greetings from AGF
There’s been plenty going on – you can read all about it in our summer greetings. We send you warm summer greetings and hope that you have enjoyed a relaxing holiday and are feeling motivated to start the second half of the year. The AGF has used the first few months of summer to say goodbye to its long-standing premises…
AGF Discussion Paper: Children and Young People in the Digital World
The Association of German Family Organisations (AGF) has published its discussion paper entitled ‘Children and Young People in the Digital World – Families between Participation, Empowerment and Protection’.Against the backdrop of current discussions on the consequences of social media use for children and young people, and in light of the specific – and in some cases differing – recommendations from…
Impact of the current reform proposals on families – what is the plan, Federal Government?
The organisations united within the Association of German Family Organisations (AGF) criticise that the Federal Government has lost sight of the consequences of its austerity and reform policies for families. Whilst it is dealing with the various reform proposals in the individual ministries largely in isolation from one another, the multitude of cuts already implemented and planned threatens to place…
#Recent publications
AGF Discussion Paper: Children and Young People in the Digital World
The Association of German Family Organisations (AGF) has published its discussion paper entitled ‘Children and Young People in the Digital World – Families between Participation, Empowerment and Protection’.Against the backdrop of current discussions on the consequences of social media use for children and young people, and in light of the specific – and in some cases differing – recommendations from…
Impact of the current reform proposals on families – what is the plan, Federal Government?
The organisations united within the Association of German Family Organisations (AGF) criticise that the Federal Government has lost sight of the consequences of its austerity and reform policies for families. Whilst it is dealing with the various reform proposals in the individual ministries largely in isolation from one another, the multitude of cuts already implemented and planned threatens to place…
AGF Statement on the future of the federal ‘Mother and Child – Protection of Unborn Life’ Foundation
The Association of German Family Organisations (AGF) has issued a statement on the draft to amend the law that regulates the federal ‘Mother and Child – Protection of Unborn Life’ Foundation. In this statement, the AGF particularly welcomes the proposed permanent statutory guarantee of the foundation’s funding base. The expansion of the board of trustees to include a representative from…
#Upcoming events
1 Deceber 2026: European expert meeting
European initiatives against family and child poverty and their implementation in Germany Date: 01. December 2026, 10:00 Uhr – 17:00 UhrVenue: Refugio Berlin, Lenaustraße 3-4, 12047 Berlin Working languages: EN-GER (simultaneous interpretation) Key programme components: Contact and registration The number of participants is limited to approximately 35. If you are interested in taking part, please either send an email to…
#Recent publications
AGF Discussion Paper: Children and Young People in the Digital World
The Association of German Family Organisations (AGF) has published its discussion paper entitled ‘Children and Young People in the Digital World – Families between Participation, Empowerment and Protection’.Against the backdrop of current discussions on the consequences of social media use for children and young people, and in light of the specific – and in some cases differing – recommendations from…
Impact of the current reform proposals on families – what is the plan, Federal Government?
The organisations united within the Association of German Family Organisations (AGF) criticise that the Federal Government has lost sight of the consequences of its austerity and reform policies for families. Whilst it is dealing with the various reform proposals in the individual ministries largely in isolation from one another, the multitude of cuts already implemented and planned threatens to place…
AGF Statement on the future of the federal ‘Mother and Child – Protection of Unborn Life’ Foundation
The Association of German Family Organisations (AGF) has issued a statement on the draft to amend the law that regulates the federal ‘Mother and Child – Protection of Unborn Life’ Foundation. In this statement, the AGF particularly welcomes the proposed permanent statutory guarantee of the foundation’s funding base. The expansion of the board of trustees to include a representative from…
#Upcoming events
1 Deceber 2026: European expert meeting
European initiatives against family and child poverty and their implementation in Germany Date: 01. December 2026, 10:00 Uhr – 17:00 UhrVenue: Refugio Berlin, Lenaustraße 3-4, 12047 Berlin Working languages: EN-GER (simultaneous interpretation) Key programme components: Contact and registration The number of participants is limited to approximately 35. If you are interested in taking part, please either send an email to…
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Information on the European Family Policy
AGF “EuropaNews” gathers the news in the field of family politics from the European level and the EU member states (excluding Germany) from a German perspective. The newsletter aims to bring the news from Europe to Germany, so unfortunately they are only available in German.
National Family Forum
Under its roof, the AGF organises and coordinates a network called „Bundesforum Familie“. This network is a forum for organisations that are committed to continuous cooperation and a comprehensive dialogue supporting family concerns. Their common objective is to actively assume responsibility for a family-friendly society.
Information on the European Family Policy
AGF “EuropaNews” gathers the news in the field of family politics from the European level and the EU member states (excluding Germany) from a German perspective. The newsletter aims to bring the news from Europe to Germany, so unfortunately they are only available in German.
National Family Forum
Under its roof, the AGF organises and coordinates a network called „Bundesforum Familie“. This network is a forum for organisations that are committed to continuous cooperation and a comprehensive dialogue supporting family concerns. Their common objective is to actively assume responsibility for a family-friendly society.
About us
The AGF advocates for the interests and rights of families in politics and society and promotes the dialogue between the associations and interest groups of families and those responsible for family policy. In addition, the AGF supports the cooperation of organizations active in family policy at the national and international level. Six major family organizations have joined forces for this purpose.