Biberach starts a large network against child poverty: acting now!

Biberach starts a large network against child poverty: acting now!

In the Biberach district, it is actively fighted against child poverty, with a new prevention network that is intended to improve the municipal infrastructure and increase the opportunities for all children and adolescents. The project, which has been tackled since September 2022, is aimed particularly at children aged from zero to six years, but is said to offer support along the life paths to the age of employment. This is reported by the Schwäbische .

The Biberach district is one of 26 out of 44 counties in Baden-Württemberg who participate in this initiative. The support comes from the "BC - Together for a better future" foundation from the Kreissparkasse Biberach. Despite initial concerns on the part of the CDU and FWV district parliamentary groups, District Administrator Mario Glaser emphasized that the personnel costs are covered by grants. Elisabeth Ott, who works as a project coordinator, assumed the challenge of promoting this important initiative.

kick-off event

On May 22, 2025, the prevention network was officially presented in the Gaisental district house. The event began with a greeting by the social secretary Petra Alger, who emphasized the importance of cooperation. The core elements of the project were presented by Mr. Weiß from the family research of the State Statistical Office of Baden-Württemberg. A first needs analysis was explained by project coordinator Elisabeth Ott and conveyed a clear picture of poverty sensitivity in the district, which was deepened by various workshops. Impulse also came from Ms. Horst from participation-Perspectives for Families, a Project of Health Berlin-Brandenburg e.V., which gave the present practical information for their everyday work.

The event ended with a motivating speech by Ms. Klüttig, the head of the district youth welfare office, who called on the attendees to take responsibility together and become active. Biberach.de has provided detailed information.

an integrated approach

The initiative is part of a more comprehensive plan in Baden-Württemberg, which was launched as part of the first poverty and wealth report. The first prevention networks in Singen and Tübingen had already been launched in 2010, and numerous projects have been launched that are tested in different cities. 20 % of children and adolescents in Baden-Württemberg are at risk of poverty, and this network aims to use existing structures and create new ones to close the existing gaps.

A central aspect of the project is the comprehensive care of the families. The idea "Aid from a single source" is intended to ensure that affected parents and children do not have to constantly repeat their stories, as all relevant areas pull together. At the end of the two -year funding period, the district council will decide how to proceed with the next building blocks by 2029. The goal is an efficient further development and streaking of these programs strong children BW describes the details.

at a time when more and more children are affected by poverty shows that solutions are not only necessary, but also possible. The commitment of everyone involved gives hope that child poverty in the Biberach district will soon belong to the past.