According to an African proverb, it takes a whole village to raise a child. However, in Western societies, the days of such village structures are largely numbered, which concentrates the educational responsibility solely on the parents. To provide them with suitable support, there is a more urgent need than ever for family-friendly infrastructure that not only trains parenting skills but also alleviates the pressure to always get everything right. Family centers can serve as places for encounters, counseling, and education in the community, contributing to a family-friendly infrastructure. Based on an empirical analysis of four family centers, the structural requirements, the methodological actions of the staff, and the concrete benefits for families are presented. This provides social workers with insights.