The Illinois legislature seems to be more concerned with shaming women and putting them in more difficult circumstances than they're already in. Contrast that with the German attitude of supporting all families to give children the best start possible.
Illinois HB6064: Short Description: VITAL RECORDS-UNMARRIED MOTHER
Provides that if the unmarried mother cannot or refuses to name the child's father, either a father must be conclusively established by DNA evidence or, within 30 days after birth, another family member who will financially provide for the child must be named, in court, on the birth certificate. Provides that absent DNA evidence or a family member's name, a birth certificate will not be issued and the mother will be ineligible for financial aid from the State for support of the child.
German Kindergeld: an allowance provided to any parent in Germany to help with raising a child.
Just about any taxpayer living in Germany with children can get the Kindergeld, whether employed, self employed or independent. You get it as a rule until the children turn 18, though it can continue until they are 25 if they are still in school or meet other requirements for an extension. Starting in January 2016 the benefit has been raised to €190 per month for each of the first two children, €196 for the third child and €221 for each subsequent one.
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