The family Helping families thrive is very high up the Lower Saxony's state government's policy agenda. Families are the basis from which children develop and form the bedrock of our society. Both parents and children require a family-friendly infrastructure to help them cope well in their day-to-day lives.
Senior citizens
Lower Saxony is seeking to build bridges between the generations. The action it is taking to this end includes creating "multi-generational centres", an idea born in Lower Saxony that is now being implemented nationwide. Progressive policies for senior citizens involve creating an environment in which the older members of the community can lead independent lives for as long as possible.
Women and girls
Lower Saxony has launched an action plan to combat domestic violence towards women, embracing all activities and cooperative ventures at state level. The Lower Saxony Ministry of Social, Women’s and Family Affairs and of Health supports all the organizations and assistive services involved, providing substantial annual grants.
