Moving to a new country as a parent comes with countless decisions – but few feel as emotionally loaded as choosing the right Kita or school for your child. This guide offers suggestions and real-life considerations from a racialized perspective. It’s written from experience – as a Black mother in Germany, and as someone who supports other families of color through the relocation process.

When your company sends professionals abroad, their experience in the first weeks matters. A lot.

Relocating to Germany can be an exciting step – but also a complex one. The language barrier, unfamiliar systems, cultural differences and bureaucratic hurdles can quickly lead to stress or disorientation, especially for families or first-time expats.

In Zeiten von Fachkräftemangel und globaler Mobilität setzen viele Unternehmen auf internationale Mitarbeitende. Besonders in Städten wie Hamburg, Berlin oder Frankfurt arbeiten Menschen aus unterschiedlichsten Ländern und kulturellen Kontexten. Unter ihnen befinden sich auch viele Schwarze Menschen, People of Color (BIPoC) und Familien mit Migrationsgeschichte.