Bolstering partnerships and interconnections
In a recent special day, Corinna Müller, the new head of the City Youth Office, welcomed 35 specialists to discuss the future of youth welfare in the city. The event, a carrier day for cooperation partners of the stationary and ambulatory free youth welfare services, aimed to foster closer ties between the City Youth Office and its partners.
According to Müller, successful cooperation is most effective when specialists know each other, share a common understanding of social work, and exchange professional knowledge. This collaboration is crucial, especially in the current context of the Corona pandemic, which has put a heavy burden on families, weakening social cohesion, and causing feelings of "being left behind" and practical problems such as financial hardship.
The increasing challenges in children and youth welfare require a strong axis between the City Youth Office and its partners to address these issues effectively. The participants agreed that close and trusting cooperation between youth offices and institutions of free youth welfare is essential to master these tasks.
The City Youth Office is responsible for promoting young people, supporting parents, and protecting children and young people from dangers. The task spectrum is wide-ranging, addressing families, children, young people, and young adults.
During the day, participants had the opportunity to learn about individual tasks of the youth office, exchange views with specialists, or give feedback on existing cooperations. Small workshops were conducted to facilitate these discussions and information exchanges.
The Children and Youth Strengthening Act (KJSG), passed in 2021, has brought the inclusive orientation of youth welfare into greater focus in societal and political debates. Müller emphasized the great importance of partnership cooperation in light of this act.
The City Youth Office works with various institutions in the city area, including the Catholic Youth Work Association (Katholisches Jugendwerk e.V.), the Catholic Council (Katholikenrat), and the City Youth Council (Stadtjugendring), as part of the broader youth welfare collaboration.
The participants agreed that this one-time meeting should not be the end, but that daily good cooperation should also be further expanded and deepened through such formats. As families, children, and young people face increasing challenges, leading to feelings of being overwhelmed in more and more parents, continuous cooperation at eye level will be a crucial factor for the future success of youth welfare.
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