Kreuznach youth welfare committee demands financial help for foster parents
Kreuznach youth welfare committee demands financial help for foster parents
The Kreuznach youth welfare committee recently launched a proposal that could significantly improve financial support for foster parents in the region. A monthly additional service of 1000 euros is planned, which is comparable to the parental allowance. This step was considered necessary to improve the often difficult circumstances under which foster families live. The committee has given the recommendation to the city council to introduce this service, which shows that the concerns of the foster parents are taken seriously. Rhein-Zeitung reports that ...
In Germany, the topic of parental allowance for foster parents has not yet been legally regulated. Many foster families only receive flat rates and grants, which, however, usually only cover the basic needs. More comprehensive financial support is often considered essential, especially since foster parents often have to overcome additional challenges. The admission of a foster child often leads to loss of income, since many foster families are dependent on two incomes. The Path Federal Association has published a position paper that underlines the need for a nationwide regulation. nesteltern informs that ...
special challenges for foster parents
The specific needs of foster children can bring additional time and emotional stress on the foster parents. Single foster parents are particularly under pressure because they have to bear responsibility for the child and their financial security at the same time. A model was introduced in Bremen in August 2024, in which foster parents can receive monthly support of 850 euros if they take parental leave. Such regional measures could have a role model for other cities and counties.
Although foster parents are entitled to various government benefits, their financial needs are often not sufficiently covered. This includes the care allowance for nutrition, accommodation and clothing as well as the assumption of costs for accident insurance. These payments are tax -free, but often the compensation for loss of income remains unfulfilled. DetailsQuellen
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