New center in Mönchengladbach: Families receive valuable help

New center in Mönchengladbach: Families receive valuable help

A new ray of hope for families in Mönchengladbach is the newly opened Shangri-la Center for Families on Krefelder Straße. This attractively designed new building project, designed by Jakobs Architects, now stands as a symbol of the improved preventive work of the youth welfare office. The funding for the multi-million dollar project comes from an anonymous donor, whose generous support made this important step in the family's work possible. That's how he reports Rhenish mirrors about the ambitious goals of the center.

The Shangri-la center offers broad access to low-threshold and practical offers for families. On the ground floor there are flexibly designed group rooms that enable a wide range of activities. From infant care courses to seminars for highly contentious couples to parenting courses – every family will find something suitable here. A modern kitchen also invites you to take cooking courses, which can also be used by primary school children. The leisure and learning support for 15 children at the Zeppelinstraße primary school underlines the center's commitment to the youngest children. Eligible children can take advantage of all of these offers free of charge.

Diverse support offers

The early help for young parents is another highlight of the center. Campaigns such as “Fit in School” and the educational advice provided under the umbrella of the center offer valuable support in educational questions. Psychological clearing is offered to support parents in challenging situations. Particularly important is the foster child service, which supports around 450 foster children in Mönchengladbach and emphasizes the close cooperation between the foster child service and parenting advice.

The Shangri-la Center also has other offerings planned, including interactive parent-child workshops, digital counseling formats and specialized programs for single parents and foster families. An additional building, known as Haus Aira, has created inpatient services for parents so that they can learn how to activate and stabilize interactions with their children in care. This is an important aspect that should have a lasting positive influence on family relationships.

Dedicated contact points

The Department for Children, Youth and Families in Mönchengladbach, to which the Shangri-la Center belongs, also has additional important services up its sleeve. This includes the provision of day care facilities for children, day care services and considerable educational advice. The General Social Service (ASD) can offer an important point of contact, particularly in critical family situations. More information about these services can be obtained from various hotlines available at moenchengladbach.de are available.

Overall, the opening of the Shangri-la Center marks a milestone for family work in the region. It is a place that not only provides supportive skin care, but also acts as a community center that brings families together and strengthens their relationships. The people of Mönchengladbach have thus taken a significant step towards a positive future.