District and family centre in Neustadt SOS-Kinderdorf- Zentrum

SOS-Kinderdorf-Zentrum

The SOS-Kinderdorf-Zentrum (KiDoZ) is a family-friendly meeting place in Bremen’s Neustadt district. Its beating heart is the homely family café. We run courses and events here, in group rooms and in our activity/creative space. In addition to the many services aimed primarily at families with children under 6, we also have a number of intergenerational offerings.

Our services

There’s always something happening at the KidoZ! We offer parent & child groups, exercise activities, early musical development programmes, picture-book cinemas, language courses, language cafés, presentations and much more. Our latest events calendar can be found on our website.

KiDoZ card

Whether it be purchases at the second-hand ‘Klamöttchen’ shop, activity fees or an afternoon cake snack, presenting your KiDoZ card will see you pay no more than a third of the normal price for anything sold at the centre.

Who is eligible for the KiDoZ card?

Anyone receiving benefits under SGB II (Vol. II of the German Social Code), SGB XII (Vol. XII of the German Social Code) or the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act is eligible for the KiDoZ card, as are trainees or BAföG-grant recipients with at least one child aged 6 or under.

How can I get the KiDoZ card?

We’re on hand to assist you at the KiDoZ office between 12 and 2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Please bring your benefits assessment with you if you wish to apply for a KiDoZ card. You are also welcome to call us on 0421 59712-31 to book an appointment. Children aged up to 6 receive free lunch every day if a parent presents their KiDoZ card.

Language Café

At our Sprachcafé, people from all over the world meet to improve their German skills and meet like-minded people at the same time.

mondays
von 9.30 bis 11.00 Uhr von 15.00 bis 16.30 Uhr
tuesdays
von 15.00 bis 16.30 Uhr
wednesdays
von 09.30 bis 11.00 Uhr

Language-Café with child care

fridays
von 09.30 bis 11.00 Uhr

Participation is for free and without registration.

Second-hand helps us all

Buying second-hand items saves resources and the environment, and is easier on your own hip pocket. Plus, anyone who buys from the SOS-Kinderdorf-Zentrum’s second-hand shop will be doing extra good – because all proceeds go to our many family services.

Klamöttchen

Our second-hand shop has good-quality children’s clothes up to size 152, toys and basic baby supplies. Our volunteer staff are available to assist Monday to Friday. See our website for the current opening hours.

Book corner

Choose. Donate. Read. This is our simple motto for encouraging family reading at our centre. Our book corner has over 500 books for children, adolescents and adults – all in good condition and all donations. There’s a reading den for little ones wanting to explore their books straight away. Once you have chosen your books, you pay for them in the form of a donation of however much you can or want to spend.

Family café

With its large playing area, selection of children’s books and toys, the family café is the perfect place to take some time out. The dining options include breakfast, lunch and sweet & savoury afternoon snacks – all at familyfriendly prices.
The KiDoZ is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday. Additional weekend times can be found on our website.

Activity and creative space

With its climbing walls, balls, mats and cushions, the activity space is a great place for children to play, romp around and have fun. The creative space, meanwhile, encourages more concentration. Children can paint, sew and do crafts together here.

Personal counselling

Family life isn’t always easy, and children aren’t always cute and easy to look after. Which is why parents can contact our specialists with their questions and concerns. The free and, if so desired, anonymous appointment times can be found on our website.

Room hire

Want to celebrate a child’s birthday or looking for a suitable venue for some other occasion? A list of our rooms, including their respective prices, is available on our website.