The Republic shall facilitate by means of economic and other provisions, the formation of the family and the fulfillment of the tasks connected therewith, with particular consideration for large families. It shall protect maternity, infancy, and youth, promoting and encouraging institutions necessary for such purposes. Care and upbringing of children are the natural right of the parents and primarily their duty. The state supervises the exercise of the same. Against the will of the persons entitled to their upbringing, children may only be separated from the family, pursuant to a statute, where those so entitled failed or where, for other reasons, the children are endangered to become seriously neglected.
Every mother is entitled to protection by and care of the community.
Illegitimate children, by legislation, have to be provided with the same conditions for their physical and mental development and for their place in society as are legitimate children. The family, as a fundamental element of society, has the right to protection by society and the State and to the creation of all conditions permitting the personal self-fulfillment of its members. The personal, economic and cultural welfare of the individual shall be fundamental aims of public activity. In particular, it shall be incumbent upon the public administration to secure the right to work, housing and education, and to promote social care and social security and a good living environment. The public administration shall guarantee equal rights to men and women and protect the private and family lives of the individual.