Foster family festival: fun and information in Bad Kreuznach administration!

Foster family festival: fun and information in Bad Kreuznach administration!

The eagerly awaited foster family festival took place in the Bad Kreuznach district administration on October 1st, 2025. This happy event was attended by District Administrator Bettina Dickes and the dedicated team from the district youth welfare office and offered a variety of activities for children, including crafts and bobby car racing. The festival was originally supposed to take place at the district youth campground in Meisenheim, but due to the rainy weather the venue had to be changed at short notice - a logistical challenge that was, however, successfully overcome rhein-zeitung.de reported.

The foster family festival shows how important commitment and solidarity in the community are. Foster parents make a valuable contribution by providing a safe home for children who, for various reasons, cannot live with their biological parents. There are currently numerous foster children in the Alzey-Worms district who urgently need loving foster families. The Alzey-Worms District Youth Welfare Office continues to look for committed individuals or families who are willing to take on this responsibility. An information event about this will take place on Thursday, March 20th, at 6 p.m. in the Bad Kreuznach district administration, in cooperation with the Bad Kreuznach district youth welfare office [kreis-alzey-worms.de].

Important information for prospective foster parents

For anyone interested in the challenge and joy of becoming a foster parent, the Youth Welfare Office offers comprehensive advice and support before and during the foster care period. Anyone interested should know that in order to take in a foster child, a written foster contract with the youth welfare office is necessary. This contract ensures that all legal aspects are clearly regulated. In addition, foster parents must report important events to the youth welfare office, such as illnesses or accidents of the child. In order to ensure the well-being of the foster child, the youth welfare office reserves the right to check the upbringing, as familienportal.de informs.

In addition, foster parents receive a monthly foster care allowance that helps cover the cost of food, accommodation and other necessary expenses. This care allowance is tax-free and is determined annually by the responsible authority. Additional financial support for special events, such as school enrollment or school trips, can also be applied for. In the best case, foster parents not only offer a home, but also a loving environment in which children can develop and feel comfortable.

The range of events and support for foster parents in our region is constantly growing, and there is already positive feedback from current foster families. If you are interested in becoming active as a foster parent, you are welcome to contact the foster child service of the Alzey-Worms district administration or stop by the upcoming information event. Your decision to give a child a new home could be a blessing for both parties!