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Das Sozialunternehmen Förster is a non-profit organization for child and youth welfare based in Thuringia, dedicated to providing comprehensive support to children, adolescents, young adults and families in difficult situations[1][2]. As a growing company, the organization offers a wide range of educational services and embodies a clear attitude of professionalism, appreciation and future orientation[1].
The company's central mission is to create a safe environment for young people in which they can stabilize and develop their personality[3]. The company is politically and denominationally independent and open to all children, adolescents, families and individuals, regardless of geographical or denominational origin[2].
The work of Sozialunternehmen Förster follows three core principles: It is solution-oriented, relationship-based and designed to bring about sustainable change in the long term[3]. A special focus is placed on the individual resources of those in care, with the aim of strengthening them so that they can lead a self-determined life - ideally with a perspective on returning to the family environment or becoming independent[3].
The company has a versatile service portfolio in the areas of residential, outpatient and semi-residential youth welfare[2]:
Stationäre Angebote:
Ambulante und teilstationäre Angebote:
Ergänzende Angebote: Neben den Jugendhilfeangeboten betreibt das Unternehmen drei Kindertagesstätten, in denen frühkindliche Bildung, Gesundheit, Bewegung und soziale Teilhabe im Fokus stehen[3]. These facilities place particular emphasis on participatory processes, individual support and an inclusive attitude[3].
The company is represented with outpatient services in several regions, including the Saale-Holzland-Kreis, Jena and Berlin[7].
The Sozialunternehmen Förster is characterized by multiprofessionelle Teams of educational specialists from various fields, many with many years of experience in dealing with challenging life situations[3]. The company sees itself as a learning organization that continuously invests in the quality of its work[1]. Regular further training and education, supervision, case consultation and collegial exchange are integral parts of personnel development[3].
An innovative element is the integration of the FlexFernschule into the offer of the intensive pedagogical residential group, which offers flexible schooling options for young people with special needs[2].
The Sozialunternehmen Förster is aware that resources are finite and acts accordingly[5]. The company's sustainability initiatives include:
As an employer, the Sozialunternehmen Förster is characterized by a appreciative cooperation with flat hierarchies[1]. The corporate culture is characterized by collegiality, openness and mutual support[1]. Managers see themselves as contact persons at eye level and promote an atmosphere in which ideas are welcome and initiative is valued[1].
The company offers fair working conditions with tariff-based remuneration, up to 37 days of vacation, capital-forming benefits, company pension scheme, company cars and job bikes[4][5]. In addition, the company supports the continuous professional and personal development of its employees[1].
The Sozialunternehmen Förster is a specialized provider of child and youth welfare, which is characterized by professional, relationship-oriented work, a strong commitment to quality and a holistic understanding of employee support. With its diverse range of services, its multi-professional approach and its commitment to sustainability, the company makes a significant contribution to supporting young people and families in difficult situations.
