46 years of love and care: a Christmas miracle in Aßling!

Rosa and Fredi Vogt from Aßling took up a neglected nine -year -old girl named Andrea 46 years ago. This happened during the Christmas holidays in 1978 and quickly became a warm family history.

Andrea had previously lived in nine different children's homes before she came to a private home for mentally handicapped children in Grafing. Rosa Vogt, at that time educator, was shocked by Andreas: the girl was neglected, small for her age and had health problems, including missing teeth. When she arrived, Andrea only had a plastic bag with dirty rubber boots and a broken anorak.

support and challenges

The Vogts received a lot of support from their environment, including financial help for the basic equipment and medical support. Despite this help, Andrea continued to suffer from severe fear of loss. In 2022 she had a serious Corona disease, but survived thanks to the support of her grandson Vincent.

Over the years, the Vogts reported difficulties with authorities and anti -disabled statements. Andrea received a place in a residential group, but had to be brought home during the pandemic. The Vogts also fought with bureaucratic hurdles and financial challenges because the care allowance was not sufficient.

The couple was awarded the district medal of District President Josef Mederer in 2023 for their commitment in 2023. However, Andrea was not invited to the award ceremony in Munich, which made her a little offended.

According to information on the state services for foster families, the youth welfare office offers advice and support for foster parents before and during care. Nursing parents usually conclude a written care contract with the youth welfare office and must report important events such as illnesses or accidents from the foster child. The youth welfare office checks the upbringing and can terminate the care contract if the child's well -being is endangered.

foster parents are entitled to monthly care allowance that is paid out by the youth welfare office. This care allowance is tax -free and is determined annually by the responsible authority. In addition, foster parents can receive child benefit under certain conditions and are entitled to parental leave of up to three years per child.

The situation of the Vogts shows not only the sacrificing and use of foster parents, but also the challenges associated with the care of children, especially in difficult times.