Life

In Liechtenstein, there are many offers for families and household communities. Various institutions provide many activities and projects. They all want families in Liechtenstein to thrive.

What support is available for families in Liechtenstein?

What should be considered in case of a separation, for example?

Here you will find an overview with contacts to counseling services, legal factors, and much more:

You can find many useful information and offers related to family life in Liechtenstein on the family portal.

House of Family - Together under one roof: Under the patronage of the Liechtenstein Red Cross, the House of Families has become a central meeting place for generations in the center of Schaan.

On December 1, 2023, 14 organizations that address the various concerns of pregnant women, parents, and children found their new home there. Among them are the Parent-Child Forum, the Family Center müze, the Mothers' and Fathers' Counseling, a baby therapy, and many more.

Family support means that families are supported, among other things, with money.

For example, there is money when a baby is born. This is called birth allowance.

Additionally, families receive child benefit every month.

There is also support for people with disabilities or for elderly people.

Detailed information on family support can be found here:

Documents and Records

When a baby is born, various documents and records are required. You can find these and many other pieces of information for the time before and after a birth here. This includes maternity, prenatal care, birth certificate, determination of custody, and much more.

On the page of familienportals.li, you will find information on medical care, courses and events, counseling services, and childcare.

schwanger.li

The office schwanger.li offers pregnancy counseling in Liechtenstein. A team of experienced counselors informs, advises, and supports pregnant women, men, and couples. They conduct counseling sessions regarding questions, concerns, or problems related to pregnancy and birth. The service is free and can be anonymous upon request.

Maternity Protection

Mothers must be protected after giving birth.

Then they do not work. This is called maternity protection. The maternity protection lasts for a total of

20 weeks. If a mother worked before childbirth, she is entitled to daily allowance.

During this time, the mother receives 80% of her salary.

Parental Leave

Parental leave is entitled to both parents if they have been employed by an employer for at least six months continuously. Each parent is entitled to four months of parental leave. Two of these are paid, and two are unpaid.

In January 2026, the paid paternity leave was introduced. Paternity leave consists of two consecutive weeks. It must be taken within eight months after the birth.

Maternity Allowance

There are mothers who are not entitled to receive a daily allowance. They can apply for a one-time maternity allowance. They receive this maternity allowance if the legal requirements are met. Here you will find more information:

When a family has a child, they need more money. They receive this from the family compensation fund (FAK). For example, a family receives child benefit every month. Or when a child is born, the family receives a one-time birth allowance. There are also parents who live with their children alone. They receive a single parent allowance. For parents who do not work in Liechtenstein and live abroad (cross-border commuters), there is a difference compensation. More details about benefits and entitlement requirements can be found here:

Working parents can utilize extracurricular childcare. Trained individuals take care of the children there. For example, in a daycare center. There, the children can play with other children and spend the day.

Here you will find all extracurricular childcare options. There are also day families, private kindergarten, and childcare offers for school children.

Registration for Childcare

If you want your child to be cared for outside the home, you must register your child on the parent portal (website).

Alternatively, you can directly make a request to your desired childcare facility.

You can also calculate the cost of a childcare place here.

Funding for Childcare

Some parents cannot afford extracurricular childcare. For this, you can apply for financial support from the Office of Social Services (ASD). This is graded according to income. You can find more information here:

At the Office of Social Services (ASD), there is the Child and Youth Service with two areas of expertise. The area of child and youth welfare and the area of support, protection, and addiction. The following is done there:

• Child and Youth Welfare:

  Here, families are supported. It is ensured that a family can meet the needs of children and youth. If the protection or well-being of children or youth is at risk, child and youth welfare intervenes.

• Child and youth support promotes extracurricular children and youth work. For example, through professional support and counseling for individuals and organizations. It also provides financial grants.

• Child and youth protection creates conditions that protect children and youth from dangers. Parents and teachers are supported in dealing with these dangers.

Applications and further information can be found here:

A separation or a divorce is a difficult phase of life. In both cases, it takes a lot of strength. The consequences can be extensive, especially if children are involved.

Court Trainees

If you would like to learn about the process of a separation or divorce, you can also contact the court trainees. In simple cases, you can receive free information about the applicable law here.

Separation/Divorce of Parents

The Office of Social Services has created a guideline for parents undergoing separation and divorce. This and further information can be found here:

infra - Information and Contact Center for Women

infra has also created a divorce guide.

You can find the guide and further detailed information on the infra website.

In addition, infra offers a fact sheet on protection for migrant women. It describes how a separation or divorce affects residence rights.

Financial support or supplementary benefits are received when one does not have sufficient minimum income. The minimum income determines how much money a person needs at minimum for life, i.e., for food, clothing, and housing.

There is a legal entitlement to these benefits, but only if certain conditions are met. Further information can be found here:

Office of Social Services

The Office of Social Services can provide financial assistance. For example:

Mother and Father Counseling from the Liechtenstein Red Cross

Parents and caregivers of young children (up to five years) receive professional counseling over the phone, during home visits, and in conversation. The counseling is voluntary, free of charge, and confidential. It covers topics such as breastfeeding, nutrition, care, development, parenting, and the role of parents. Some important information (breastfeeding, nutrition, illnesses) is also available in other languages.

Pro Juventute - Mother and Father Counseling

Another offer is the mother and father counseling from Pro Juventute.

You can call there or ask questions about everyday life with babies or toddlers via the chat function. The counseling covers topics such as breastfeeding, nutrition, care, development, parenting, and parenthood. On the homepage, you will find articles that are partially written in easy language.

Family Network

Stressed parents can find support, counseling, and companionship here.

The offer is aimed at parents with children aged 0–5 years who are in stressful situations. For example, for newly arrived parents with few contacts or language barriers.

Parent-Child Forum

The Parent-Child Forum helps with various

questions and offers counseling. For example, regarding childcare or parenting issues. But also if there are problems in the family. The offer is voluntary and for all residents in Liechtenstein. The Parent-Child Forum organizes courses and events on the theme of family and education.

For non-German speaking parents, there are discussion rounds in their native language, discussing various topics such as health and parenting.

Child and Youth Service

At the Office of Social Services (ASD), there is a department for children and youth: the Child and Youth Service. There, families with children and adolescents are supported. For example, if they are in a crisis or difficult life situation.

School Social Work

School social work is a free and low-threshold service of the Liechtenstein Ministry of Education for public schools.

It accompanies children and adolescents in the process of growing up, supports them in coping with life, and promotes their skills to solve personal and social problems. Teachers and parents are strengthened in their educational tasks, and the school is supported in social pedagogy matters.

Further information can be found at:

School Psychological Service

Some children have problems at school. For example, with learning. Or there are behavioral problems. In that case, the school psychological service can help. It supports students, parents, and teachers. Detailed information can be found here:

Rent Contributions

Families and single parents with dependent children are entitled to rent contributions. The families must live in rental housing and have resided in Liechtenstein for at least one year. Application forms are available at the Office of Social Services and at all municipal administrations.

You can obtain further information at your municipality and the Office of Social Services.