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The Kinder-Hospiz Sternenbrücke in Hamburg is a unique facility that has been providing comprehensive support to children, adolescents, and young adults up to the age of 27 with life-limiting illnesses, as well as their families, since 2003. The Sternenbrücke is not only a place for end-of-life care but also an important partner on the often years-long journey of illness.
The main mission of the Sternenbrücke is to provide dignified support to affected families regardless of their financial situation. The facility places great importance on empathy, support, and the enhancement of the quality of life for young people and their families. After the loss of a child, the Sternenbrücke continues to stand by the relatives and offers grief counseling[1][3].
The Sternenbrücke is heavily reliant on donations, as only about half of the costs are covered by health and nursing care insurance[3][5]. To ensure its work in the long term, the facility is involved in various fundraising campaigns and offers opportunities for support through memberships in the support association or long-term partnerships[4]. The Sternenbrücke is also active in educating and promoting children's hospice work, as seen on the Day of Children's Hospice Work[5].
The Sternenbrücke works closely with other organizations to expand the offerings for chronically ill young people and to reduce the barriers to children's hospice work. Current events such as the action day of the KinderVersorgungsNetz Hamburg e.V. demonstrate the facility's commitment to the community and the promotion of children's hospice work[5].
