Herzenskinder e.V. is a dedicated non-profit organization that specializes in child and youth welfare and supports young people with a wide range of educational programs. The main location is Hagen-Hohenlimburg, from where the association provides care and support[1][5].
The Herzenskinder team offers in particular specialized educational care and counseling for children and adolescents in challenging life situations. The focus is on individual development, social integration and emotional stabilization through holistic approaches. The association works closely with experienced professionals, such as the pedagogical management under Jenifer Birke, who, in addition to her leadership skills, also has state recognition as an educator and counseling qualifications[1][4].
An important area of ​​work for Herzenskinder is media education, with the aim of empowering young people in the competent and reflected use of digital media and sensitizing them to digital opportunities and risks[2]. This offer helps children and young people to shape their media world safely and confidently.
The MISSION of the association is to offer young people who are in difficult situations a loving, appreciative and supportive environment. Herzenskinder attaches great importance to respect, trust and individual support in order to develop the potential of children and young people in the best possible way. The association sees itself as a family substitute and support system that provides security and protection[5].
Sustainability at Herzenskinder is mainly reflected in the promotion of long-term social perspectives for the young people in its care. Sustainable educational support lays the foundation for a self-determined and responsible life. In addition, the association is socially committed and promotes sustainable social integration of its protégés.
With regular publications such as the magazine herz.punkt, Herzenskinder informs friends, sponsors and the public about current projects, successes and challenges, thereby strengthening networking and awareness of social responsibility[5].
Herzenskinder e.V. sees itself as a future-oriented, value-based and owner-managed social enterprise that accompanies and supports children and young people on their path through life with heart and mind. It creates a bridge between social warmth, professional competence and innovative pedagogy - always with the aim of opening up new opportunities and perspectives for children and young people.
