die Familienkasse
Translation
family benefits office, child benefit office
Examples
Den Antrag stellt man bei der Familienkasse.
You submit the application to the family benefits office.
Grammar Patterns
to apply for ((sth.)) at the Familienkasse You apply for child benefit at the Familienkasse.
Similar Words
Sozialkasse (social insurance fund), Krankenkasse (health insurance fund)
Etymology
Composed of 'Familie' (family) and 'Kasse' (cash box, fund, office). Literally 'family fund office'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'cash' office for the 'family', where you get financial support like child benefits.