Help for Dachau families: Social educators in action against the crisis!

Help for Dachau families: Social educators in action against the crisis!

A positive initiative in child and youth welfare is emerging in the Dachau district. Nine social workers are committed to looking after more than 100 families, supported by the youth welfare office. This care is not only important, but also urgently necessary, because the pressure on parents and children is constantly growing. The reason for this is a worrying increase in psychologically stressed children and young people who are increasingly struggling with a lack of prospects and disorientation due to political discussions, social insecurities and excessive use of social media. That's what she reports South German newspaper.

In order to counteract these sometimes threatening developments, social educators develop individual care concepts that address the families' specific problems. Outpatient parenting help plays a central role. The programs are designed to preserve where the children live, usually their own home, as much as possible. The support ranges from social-educational family support to specific parenting advice. This help is free of charge for those affected, which is particularly important for financially disadvantaged families, as shown kinder-jugendhilfe.info is to be read.

Innovative projects for children and young people

A very special focus is on the “Amper on the go” project, which is very well received in the community. Children and young people meet here every 14 days in nature, accompanied by experienced social educators, to gain new experiences in small groups and to strengthen social skills. The guided excursions range from visits to the circus to theater days and pretzel baking courses, while the summer trip to Legoland is a real highlight. The demand for the boys' group is enormous; a girls' group is currently being set up.

The aim of these projects is to lure children out of their comfort zone and expand their horizons. These experiential educational approaches have proven to be particularly effective in reducing mental and emotional stress. This means working within the entire family system to create stability from within. Here, the social educators develop all their expertise and rely on a solution-oriented approach that gives space to both problems and solutions.

The future of child and youth welfare

The socio-cultural focus on children and young people is not just a current issue; it plays a central role in society. In Germany, almost everyone grows up without any contact with child and youth welfare services, which illustrates the relevance of these services. The fact that child and youth welfare has moved into the center of society is not only a statement, but also a sign that action is required - especially in crisis situations.

According to a current social report, it is of utmost importance to identify threats to children's well-being and to offer preventative help. In recent years, over 14 million underage children and young people in Germany have benefited from child and youth welfare services. This demonstrates not only the need, but also the necessity, for all of us to do our part to create positive living conditions for young people and their families. The Federal Agency for Civic Education highlights how essential support from social educators is.

In conclusion, it can be said that financial resources are certainly necessary to further expand such valuable projects. Donations are therefore more than welcome, although SZ Gute Werke e.V. expressly asks for monetary donations, as donations in kind cannot be accepted. Account information is easily accessible and every contribution counts so that this valuable work in the community can continue.