§ 4 Act on Social and Youth Assistance (Social Assistance Act, SHG) (Sozialhilfegesetz, SHG) - Entitlement to Assistance

1. Persons seeking assistance are entitled to free counseling and, in the presence of need, entitled to material support.

2. The competent municipality is obligated to provide professional advice to all persons seeking and in need of assistance, actively inform them about their rights and obligations, and support them to the necessary extent.

3. The determination of aid shall be carried out together with the person seeking assistance. The aid may be linked to counter-performances.

4. In determining aid, special consideration is to be given to the welfare of children.

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