Then there will certainly be many unanswered questions. The nationwide family portal familienportal.de provides all the important information you need if you want to take a child into your home.
In Germany, many children and young people cannot live with their biological parents for various reasons. They need a safe place where they experience security, stability, and affection. Foster families provide a child not only with a roof over their head, but above all with affection, care, and time that shapes them. It is a responsible task that enriches the lives of everyone involved in a lasting way. The path to becoming a foster family is initially fraught with many unanswered questions.
On familienportal.de, a service provided by the Federal Ministry of Education, Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth, you'll find all the important information and answers to frequently asked questions. This will give you guidance and help you make decisions
- Legal status, requirements, support – here you'll find answers to frequently asked questions: The most common questions
- First-hand insights: testimonials from foster families, former foster children, and experts.
- Information to take away: You can download the information materials or order them to be sent to your home free of charge
