Sponsorship grandparent project in Bad Nauheim: A heart for young families!

Sponsorship grandparent project in Bad Nauheim: A heart for young families!

The sponsor-grandparent project of the Mothers and Family Center (Müfaz) in Bad Nauheim, under the direction of Ulrike Strangmann, has established itself as a valuable connection between families and older generations. The aim of the project is to offer support from experienced seniors in particular to young families who move to the Wetterau. Often these new residents lack a family network on site, since their own relatives often live far away.

Marion Schäfer, who is active as a sponsor of three children, is an example of the positive effect of the project. She discovered the offer through a newspaper advertisement and met various families in exchange with Strangmann from whom she selected one. This family includes a married couple with twins who are one year old, and an older boy who has almost five years. Schäfer supports the mother by working with the children once a week in the morning, creating an enriching relationship.

a successful concept

Since the project was founded ten years ago, 75 families have already signaled interest in a sponsorship. The mediation is carried out by anonymous profiles that make it possible to take into account the specific needs of both families and the potential sponsorship grandparents. Despite this careful compilation, there are always challenges, especially if there are special wishes for the sponsorship.

It is important to emphasize that the sponsorship should not be regarded as babysitters. Rather, it should offer an additional, enriching relationship with the family. As the project shows, numerous “elections” are created over the years that benefit the families and senior citizens involved. At an award in November 2022, the sponsorship project was even awarded third place in the “Action Generation-Strengthening Local Family” competition.

invitation to the information event

For interested senior citizens and families, an information event will take place on March 26th at 4 p.m. in the Müfaz. No registration is required. If you have any questions, you can contact Ulrike Strangmann on the phone number (06032) 3 12 33. The event also offers the opportunity to find out about the mutual support from the project.

The sponsor-grandparent project not only promotes the development of children, but also expands the social environment of the older fellow citizens. Many people of senior citizens want contacts with young families to share their own experiences and time with the younger ones. The concept of giving and taking forms the basis for functioning sponsorships and makes it possible to create shared experiences.

For families who are looking for a grandmother or a grandfather nearby, the project offers a valuable opportunity for connection. Interested parties can find out more in more detail on the Müfaz website and actively participate in the project to build bridges between the generations. You can find information on the official Müfaz-Website and under the report of the Frankfurter Neue Presse .