Birth benefit for residents of Tallinn
We recommend using electronic means instead of direct contact. In order to obtain the birth benefit for residents of Tallinn, the child must meet the...
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A shelter for a homeless person
There are two kinds of shelters: a around the clock shelter and a night shelter. 24/7 temporary shelter is for adults who do not have a home and who...
Nearly 47,000 students begin the school year in Tallinn’s municipal schools
In the 2025/26 academic year, there are 60 municipal general education schools in Tallinn, with approximately 47,000 students enrolled. Around 3,700 children are starting first grade. The city also provides a start-of-school-year allowance for students up to the age of 19.
Children’s shelter
If a child is in a crisis situation and needs a safe temporary living space, then the first option is to find a foster family. If a foster family...
Disabled child’s benefit
This is a supplementary allowance for disabled children in Tallinn which is paid once a year during the child’s birth month. The application need only...
Register as a Tallinn resident
Please register your exact place of residence to receive local services (such as free public transport or a kindergarten place) and state services...
Disabled child’s carer’s benefit
The carer’s benefit is paid to a person who takes care of a disabled child aged 1,5-18 and who is unable to work due to this. The benefit is available...
Infant care package
Following the birth of a child, the City of Tallinn presents the parents with a gift package consisting of items necessary for the newborn. Who...
Amendment of birth entry
When writing an application for paternal filiation acceptance, both the mother and father of the child must be present. Pursuant to subsection 4 (5)...
Becoming a guardian
A guardian is assigned to a child whose parent(s) does (do) not protect the child’s legal rights and interests. Guardianship is established by the...