Family centers in Ostholstein: 15 years of support for parents!
Family centers in Ostholstein: 15 years of support for parents!
in Ostholstein, the family centers celebrate an impressive anniversary: they have been doing valuable work for pregnant women, parents and children for 15 years. These facilities are central contact points for families and have developed into an indispensable part of municipal prevention work over the years. Four centers started in 2009, but now there are seven that have created a large space for support and offers.
The family centers celebrated this special occasion as part of a special honorary office. The sponsors of these centers are diverse: the German Kinderschutzbund Kreisverband Ostholstein, the local associations in Heiligenhafen and Eutin as well as the municipality of Ahrensbök and Lebenshilfe Ostholstein form a strong network. Full -time coordinators secure the quality of the offers on site and are responsible for the regional networks.volunteer commitment as the key to success
A remarkable strength of family centers is the commitment of around 90 volunteers. These people bring themselves into numerous roles, be it as family helpers, reading sponsors or in the management of groups. Martina Wackernagel, the coordinator of the family centers, sums up the gratitude towards the volunteers: "We are so grateful for everyone who wants to get involved."
Especially for District Administrator Timo Gaarz, it is important to personally appreciate the voluntary commitment: "Your voluntary work in the family centers is priceless for the district of Ostholstein. It means investing time and energy - and from the desire to help others and to promote community."
This special volunteer also demands a lot from the volunteers: "The support in the families also means that it is close to the families with all their personal challenges. That can be nice, but sometimes also challenging," explains Wackernagel. Nevertheless, she describes the great joy and enthusiasm that everyone involved exudes when working on the projects.
The commitment of the family centers has significantly improved the lives of numerous families in the region. If you are interested in supporting pregnant women and young families, you can contact the local family center at any time. The next training courses for new sponsors will take place on November 16 and 23. If you need more information, you can find this on the website www.familienzentren-ostholstein.de .
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