Welcome to the KIT Family Portal
The KIT, as an employer and a place of university studies, considers it its duty to look after the needs of its employees and students. Working fathers and mothers face the very special challenge of devoting equal attention to their work and to family life as well as to child care. Students who must simultaneously master the education of and care for their children have to make a tremendous effort. All this takes organizational skills, stamina, but also perseverance.
To provide our employees and students with all important information about the compatibility of studies, work, and family, we developed the Family Portal. This is where KIT staff members will find all information associated with family matters. Besides current developments in family-orientedness of the KIT, the Family Portal also shows how to find the right contact.
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Student Union Childcare Places
As a student parent, you can already register for a place in the Student Union's childcare centers for September 2026. Please use the childcare portal for this purpose. Further information about the facilities can be found on the Student Union's website. If you have any further questions, please contact the Student Union by email at kinder@sw-ka.de or by phone at +49 721 6909-117.
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Reopening of the Parent-Child Learning Room | KIT Library
The Parent-Child Learning Room on the 3rd floor of the KIT Library has reopened. Access is by reservation only: The key can be borrowed from the information desk (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.).
More information is available at https://www.bibliothek.kit.edu/eltern-kind-lernraum.php
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Free lunchboxes for students with children
All students with children can pick up a free lunchbox from the Equal Opportunities Office by appointment. Further information can be found here.
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Breatsfeeding location at the Studierendenwerk
The Studierendenwerk has set up a breastfeeding corner for student parents. It is located in the beratungsWERK in the foyer of the Mensa am Adenauerring and is accessible Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students who would like to take advantage of this are asked to report to the counter of the beratungsWERK beforehand. More information here.
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Changing table at the KIT Library
A fold-down changing table is now available in the accessible restroom on the lower level of the KIT Library South. The key to the restroom can be obtained from the information desk on the ground floor. More information can be found under "Another step towards greater family-friendliness at the KIT Library".
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Invitation to the Round Table "Studying with a Child at KIT"
The concerns and wishes of you, the students with child(ren), are very important to us, which is why various actors regularly meet at the round table "Studying with a child at KIT". We would like to get in touch with you and find out what concerns you, what you would like support with or which events and offers interest you. If you would like to take part, please contact Sarah Wenz, Head of the Equal Opportunities Office, by e-mail at sarah.wenz@kit.edu. We look forward to your participation!
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Media literacy webinars of the LFK
The Landesanstalt für Kommunikation Baden-Württemberg offers various media literacy webinars for adults. These free online events address current issues related to media education, data protection, and the responsible use of digital media. You can find all online dates and registration information here.
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Digital exchange round for young caregivers
Every first Wednesday of the month, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, wir pflegen ! e.V. offers a digital exchange round via Zoom, where young people aged between 18 and 30 who care for a loved one can share experiences and support each other. Participation in the program is free of charge. More information can be found here.
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New edition of the flyer "Help and support during pregnancy"
The Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth has updated the flyer. It provides information about assistance from the Federal Foundation Mother and Child and how to apply. The flyer also contains information on various benefits and assistance relating to pregnancy and childbirth. The flyer is available for download here
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Recommendations for children's use of media
The Reading Foundation provides three services for parents and professionals on how to deal with analog and digital media: "lesenmit.app", "Vorleseideen für die Kita und zu Hause", and "#medienvielfalt". Learn more about the services under "Early Opportunities"
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Family-Friendly Companies – Best Practices at a Glance
The database for family-friendly companies showcases best practices and work-life balance initiatives. You can use the filter function to search by topic, industry, company size, and federal state.