Are you a parent or parent-to-be living in Germany,
away from home?
Then you are in the right place.
Afloat e.V. is a registered non-profit community offering free resources, support groups, and a warmline for mothers* and fathers* navigating life in Germany far from home. Whether you identify as an immigrant, international, multicultural, or simply away from home, you are welcome here. Parenthood is hard enough.
You should not have to do it without people who get it.
Show up when you can. How you can. Where you can. As you can.
We understand, as we are all mothers* and fathers* too.
From mothers* who attended our support groups
"I can finally see a lightLora, Afloat e.V. participant
at the end of the tunnel."
"A true lifeline."Mothers* Story Circle participant
Every parent deserves support.
You do not need to have the right words. You just need to show up.
Groups
Feeling isolated?
You are not the only one feeling this way. Our free, peer-led groups connect you with mothers* and fathers* who understand what it means to raise a child far from home.
Find your groupHealth
Resources
Not sure where to start?
Free guides, articles, and tools written for mothers* navigating the German healthcare system in a language that makes sense.
Explore resourcesContact
Us
Need someone to talk to?
Our free warmline is a friendly, judgement-free space to ask questions, share what you are going through as a parent, or just be heard.
Reach outDid you know that we also have a dad's* group?
Parenthood can feel isolating for fathers* too, especially away from home. Learn more
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