How are families in Germany doing in 2022? Study protocol of a nationally representative, cross-sectional study of parents with children aged 0-3 years.

Background: In order for Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) to be effective, data-based information on families' resources, burden and current use of support services for families with young children, as well as on children's health and development is needed. The study Kinder in Deutschland [Children in Germany]-KiD 0-3 2022 aims at providing these data to help us understand families' situation and needs in Germany now, including families' experience of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Method: The study will recruit up to 300 pediatricians who will invite parents of children aged up to 48 months to participate in the study during a well-child visit.

Evaluation of a cross-sectoral care intervention for families with psychosocial burden: a study protocol of a controlled trial.

Background: Family risk factors, e.g. low socioeconomic status or parental mental health disorders, can affect children's health and development.

[Early childhood intervention from a distance-opportunities and challenges in supporting psychosocially stressed families in the COVID-19 pandemic].

As of spring 2020, contact-restricting measures were necessary to contain the incidence of infection with the SARS-CoV‑2 virus in Germany. However, these restrictions posed particular challenges to families, especially families in high-stress situations. This paper examines how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the life of families and if long-term support in the context of early childhood intervention could be continued.