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The Caritas Familien- und Jugendhilfe (CFJ) is a non-profit provider and recognized provider of facilities and services for assistance with education [2][3]. Since its founding in 1976, the organization in Berlin and Brandenburg has been committed to supporting people in their development and enabling them to participate in social life [3].
The CFJ shapes living spaces in a Christian way and wants to be fair to the individual [1]. The attitude of the approximately 600 employees is characterized by [2]. As part of the large Caritas network, the organization supports people on the basis of their Christian beliefs - regardless of nationality and denomination [2].
The CFJ offers a wide range of services:
In total, the CFJ accompanies and supports around 1,300 people [3]. The company operates a total of 17 facilities [5], making it an established provider in the social sector of the region.
An important focus of the work is on child protection and the prevention of sexualized violence in dealing with children, young people and vulnerable adults [2]. This underlines the organization's commitment to protecting vulnerable groups.
The CFJ is a non-profit GmbH and belongs as a subsidiary to the Caritasverband für das Erzbistum Berlin e.V. [4][6]. It is thus embedded in a multifaceted Caritas network, which consists of specialist advisory services and projects in the context of family, youth and disability assistance [4]. The organization is managed by the managing directors Cornelia Piekarski and Roman Zezulka [6].
The CFJ is committed to high professionalism, reliability of processes as well as transparency and traceability of results [1]. This is reflected in extensive quality development, which is documented in the QuO quality management system [1].
Originally founded in 1976 as Caritas-Einrichtungen GGmbH, the CFJ has steadily developed [1][3]. After the political change in 1989, facilities in Brandenburg and in the east of Berlin were also integrated [3]. Through continuous acquisitions of further facilities, the organization has grown into a committed and experienced provider [3].
