New family base in Tirschenreuth: help, exchange, community!

New family base in Tirschenreuth: help, exchange, community!

The gfi gGmbH family base has opened its doors in Tirschenreuth and offers a fresh starting point for all parents, grandparents and children. The official inauguration took place at the end of February 2025 and the location in Fronfeste has been a lively place for encounters, support and information ever since. The target group are families who are looking for orientation in the often turbulent everyday family life. A particular focus is on *low-threshold and needs-based support* for families in various life situations, as Kreis Tir reports.

The family support center is more than just a place of help - it also acts as a guide in the area of ​​family education. Numerous opportunities for exchange and practical support are offered here. These include events and meetings such as the free family breakfast, which takes place every Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and an open meeting on Thursday afternoons where registration is not required.

Diverse offers for families

The family base's program includes a variety of informative and entertaining events. In January and February, participants can look forward to exciting lectures and workshops led by Melanie Thiem. Upcoming events include topics such as “From milk to porridge” and “Learning at home is fun – we show how!” along with it. A free breastfeeding preparation course is also offered, for which registration is possible via the email address fsp-tir(at)die-gfi.de. Workshops, such as carrying workshops and media education offers, also round off the program. Further details can be found in the Tirschenreuth family app.

Another point that is receiving great attention in Tirschenreuth is the *every day increasing use of offers by fathers and socially disadvantaged families*. The family support center makes an important contribution here by creating space for encounters and exchanges and at the same time serving as a contact and contact point for parent and family advice. Offers that not only provide valuable information on education, but also on health promotion and media literacy are, in principle, free of charge and regulated in a variety of ways.

Importance of family education and counseling

The family support center shows how important family education and advice are for society. These dangling offers are not only intended to strengthen parents' parenting skills, but also to provide support in the event of problems and conflicts. As the Federal Ministry for Family, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth emphasizes, our goal is for parents to have a legal right to appropriate counseling services. These offers can be crucial, especially for those families who need support in special life situations.

Overall, the family base in Tirschenreuth is a place where not only first-hand information is available, but also supplements to improve family coexistence are offered. A real benefit for families in the region!