Brochure for new citizens

Top marks for school and childcare | 27 e. V. , which unites more than 50 youth associations, supports their concerns. With the “Feierbad” , the city has cre- ated another flexible offer for young people in Heidelberg. On an event area in the Tiergartenbad, young people can celebrate together with free admission. Social All people in Heidelberg should be able to live independently and in a self- determined manner. For this reason, the city offers a wide range of programs that give citizens on low incomes the chance to participate in social life. For example, the Heidelberg Pass and the Heidelberg Pass+ provide free or reduced-price admission to numerous cultural, sporting or other activities and free childcare in daycare centers from birth to school entry. Both variants of the Heidelberg Pass can be applied for at the citizens‘ registration offices. A social ticket is also available for Heidelberg Pass holders. This subsi- dized season ticket allows citizens to use buses and trains at low prices. This is available at the RNV customer center at the central station, and further informa- tion is available at www.rnv-online.de . The city supports its citizens direct- ly with subsidy programs for rented apartments and property and makes a contribution to affordable hous- ing. More at www.heidelberg.de/ foerderprogramm Numerous advice centers in Heidelberg offer help in all situations. www.heidelberg.de/beratung Senior citizens Heidelberg is a city in which it is easy to grow old. The pages at www. heidelberg.de/senioren provide an overview of the wide range of informa- tion, advice and services on offer and the many ways of becoming and stay- ing active. In eleven Heidelberg dis- tricts, senior centers are a central point of contact for elderly people. They offer a leisure program that Family Heidelberg offers a wide range of op- tions for balancing family and career: – Even for the youngest children from the age of one, there are flexi- ble opening hours, even all day, and excellently qualified specialist staff in the daycare centers. – Elementary schools offer lunch, homework, afternoon and vacation care. – The secondary school has the right profile for the next generation and is easy to reach. Every educational qualification can be obtained at ei- ther an all-day or a half-day school. Heidelberg is a statewide pioneer in early childhood care and quality assurance. 80 percent of elementary school children take advantage of the extensive after-school care options. There are children‘s and youth centers in Heidelberg in practically every district and run by all providers. The municipal “Haus der Jugend” (House of Youth) in Römerstraße offers a cross-district service. There is plenty of room here for sports, art, dance and music, both during school hours and holiday time. For more information, visit www.haus- derjugend-hd.de . The youth associa- tions of the two large churches, for example, organize camps, events and open meetings. The Stadtjugendring 26 | Top marks for school and childcare Place to be: the strongly fre- quented skate park is located right next to the riverside.