Nursing families in the Main-Kinzig-Kreis: A heart decision for children!

Nursing families in the Main-Kinzig-Kreis: A heart decision for children!

In the Main-Kinzig-Kreis, the challenges for many children and adolescents who cannot stay in their families of origin have increased. The youth welfare office prefers to support foster families. In the summer of 2023, the seven -month -old Lisa (name changed) came to the East family in Freichticht. Now her second birthday is approaching, and the familiarization in the new family was pleasantly fast.

The East family, consisting of Melanie, Markus and her nine -year -old daughter, has built up a positive bond with Lisa. This decision resulted from a completely different plan: the couple initially thought of an adoption and took part in an information event. But the descriptions there led to a rethink and finally to decide to become foster parents. They particularly emphasize the importance of openness about the differences to their own children.

challenges and support

The admission of a foster child often brings numerous challenges that the foster parents themselves have to master. Melanie and Markus Ost report on their positive experience and the good development of Lisa. Regular meetings with other foster families in the Main-Kinzig-Kreis promote the exchange and help to bring normality into the new everyday family life.

The youth welfare office supports foster parents before and during care with comprehensive advice. This also includes the provision of information about the special requirements and processes connected to the care child. At an applicant seminar, experts provide information about psychological, legal and formal aspects. Interested families get a detailed insight and can prepare for the suitability for the foster family.

• The required documents include:
• application sheet
• Life report
• Time certificate
• Current health certificate

A final home visit is carried out to check the spatial conditions. In the event of a positive suitability, families have the opportunity to take a foster child into their care. This process shows that the admission of a foster child is carefully considered and accompanied.

Financial support for foster families

The financial aspects are another important point for foster families. Foster parents are entitled to a monthly care allowance that is tax -free and varies depending on the federal state and age of the foster child. In addition, aid can be requested for special occasions such as the child's initial equipment or school enrollment. Nursing children are insured by the foster parents, which offers additional security.

Responsibility that foster parents are large, but the Main-Kinzig-Kreis offers numerous support options. Melanie and Markus Ost agree: their decision to become foster parents was correct. They want more foster families to give even more children a chance of a loving home. Further information on this topic can be found on the website of the main-kinzig-Kreis .

in a social environment in which the need for qualified foster families is steadily increasing, the openness of the East family and their positive attitude towards the challenges of outstanding importance. The youth welfare office remains an important partner to promote stability and development of foster children.