The modernization process has changed the structure of western europe far-reachingly. This process of change has always accelerated more strongly since the 2nd half of the 1960s through economic stability and cultural liberalization, particularly in the area of family life. The postmodern family is frequently described as the pluralization of family life-forms. The pattern of family change in Germany is very similar with the trends in other european welfare states. Germany has experienced a decline in fertility rates and marriage rates, while its divorce rates and cohabitation rates have increased constantly and rapidly since 1950s. Today, families appear to be unable to maintain their traditional functions of caring for their members. This phenomenon reflects the crisis of the family as an institution and therefore the political interventions of state and society in family life becomes more necessary. This paper analyzes the social issues and policy for family welfare in Germany since 1950. Through this analysis, it attempts to find political implications for german family welfare policy.