Returning to work or study after the birth of a child presents parents of seriously ill or disabled children with greater challenges than other parents. The children need particularly supportive conditions in their social environment and continuity in order to develop in the best possible way. They need committed, attentive and informed parents who support their child holistically and individually.
In principle, the care of seriously ill and disabled children is well covered in Hanover. Outpatient pediatric nursing and intensive pediatric care are available, there are support facilities geared towards children with special needs and numerous therapeutic services. Nevertheless, a great deal of effort is required to find suitable care and to deal with the cost bearers.

The MHH Family Service can advise you in your search for suitable support services.

The Federal Association for People with Physical and Multiple Disabilities e.V. has produced a comprehensive brochure "My child is disabled - what help is available", which provides information on financial benefits and legal issues for families with disabled children. The guide can be downloaded in Turkish, Russian, English and Arabic.

The Bundesverband für körper- und mehrfachbehinderter Menschen e.V. has published a brochure entitled "Berufstätig sein mit einem behinderten Kind" ("Working with a disabled child") specifically on reconciling a career with a disabled child.

On the website of the Lower Saxony Ministry of Social Affairs provides further information on assistance for families with chronically ill and severely disabled children.

The social association VDK has a websiteon the subject.