Die Familienkasse in Frankreich.

This article discusses family social policy in France. France has made family politics one of its top priorities, especially in the last century. The author contrasts the French model of family policy to the German model, especially when it comes to the birth rate in both countries, as it is normal in France, but dropping in Germany. The author presents an overview of the organization of social security in France and the historical development of the department of social services (Familienkasse) and the duties performed by them. The author also presents the present day duties of family policy.