die Erziehungsbeistandschaft
Translation
educational assistance, child guidance assistance, educational support guardianship
Examples
Die Familie erhält eine Erziehungsbeistandschaft.
The family receives educational assistance.
Eine Erziehungsbeistandschaft wurde vom Jugendamt bewilligt.
An educational support guardianship was approved by the youth welfare office.
Grammar Patterns
to apply for educational assistance ((for sb.)) They are applying for educational assistance for their son.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Familienhilfe (family support), Jugendhilfe (youth welfare)
Etymology
A compound noun: 'Erziehung' (education) + 'Beistand' (assistance) + '-schaft' (a suffix indicating a state or condition). Literally, 'the state of educational assistance'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Erziehung' (upbringing) + 'bei' (by/with) + 'Stand' (standing). Someone 'standing by' to assist with the upbringing.