Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
Familienkasse
English translation:
Family Benefits Office
Added to glossary by
Stephen R Schoening
Jun 29, 2011 16:29
12 yrs ago
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German term
Familienkasse
German to English
Social Sciences
Education / Pedagogy
Special Education
In a report on a pupil attending German "Heimsonderschule", there is a copy of a "Schulbescheinigung zur Vorlage bei der Familienkasse".
The form states the pupils name, date of birth, and information about what grade and school he is attending.
What is a "Familienkasse" in this context and what would be a good English translation? The "Familienkasse" here appears to be a type of office. Other translations of "Familienkasse" I found are not relevant here.
Thanks,
Stephen
The form states the pupils name, date of birth, and information about what grade and school he is attending.
What is a "Familienkasse" in this context and what would be a good English translation? The "Familienkasse" here appears to be a type of office. Other translations of "Familienkasse" I found are not relevant here.
Thanks,
Stephen
Proposed translations
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4 +2 | Family Benefits Office | Kim Metzger |
4 | Department for Child & Family Services | swisstell |
Change log
Jun 29, 2011 16:42: Steffen Walter changed "Field" from "Other" to "Social Sciences"
Proposed translations
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Family Benefits Office
Family benefits office
http://www.fu-berlin.de/en/sites/abt-1/formulare/personal/pd...
Kindergeld (child benefit)
Kindergeld is granted for all children up to the age of 18 years – in some cases longer. The application for Kindergeld must be submitted in written form at the responsible Familienkasse (family benefits office).
http://www.fluechtlingsrat-leverkusen.de/eng/3.1.4_soz_leist...
2. The application was made in the context of appeal proceedings on a point of law (‘Revision’) between Mrs Schwemmer and the Agentur für Arbeit Villingen-Schwennigen – Familienkasse (Villingen-Schwennigen Employment Agency – Family Allowances Office; ‘the Familienkasse’), concerning a refusal to pay Mrs Schwemmer the full amount of family benefits in Germany as from January 2006.
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:...
http://www.fu-berlin.de/en/sites/abt-1/formulare/personal/pd...
Kindergeld (child benefit)
Kindergeld is granted for all children up to the age of 18 years – in some cases longer. The application for Kindergeld must be submitted in written form at the responsible Familienkasse (family benefits office).
http://www.fluechtlingsrat-leverkusen.de/eng/3.1.4_soz_leist...
2. The application was made in the context of appeal proceedings on a point of law (‘Revision’) between Mrs Schwemmer and the Agentur für Arbeit Villingen-Schwennigen – Familienkasse (Villingen-Schwennigen Employment Agency – Family Allowances Office; ‘the Familienkasse’), concerning a refusal to pay Mrs Schwemmer the full amount of family benefits in Germany as from January 2006.
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:...
Peer comment(s):
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hazmatgerman (X)
: Researched with your admirable diligence. the F.K. resides at the local Job Center (BE). Best.
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I don't think we usually need to find an equivalent office in the target country. Call it what the Germans call it.
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babli
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Comment: "Thanks, Kim!
Stephen"
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Department for Child & Family Services
Quellen
The Department for Child and Family Services (Familienkasse) is responsible for information regarding child welfare benefits (Kindergeld).
Kommentar
Note that in Germany, Kindergeld is available and paid to families for all children, essentially regardless of income level. This is similar to the system in Canada. There is no negative stigma attached to this, since everyone is eligible.
Discussion
You could chose the US equivalent, or leave the name as is with an explanation..?