The Stiftung Mary Ward is a non-profit organization based in Velbert, Germany, specializing in the education, upbringing, and support of children, adolescents, families, and people with disabilities.
The foundation is based on the guiding principle "Walking paths together ... enabling young people for life." It places great emphasis on cooperation with parents and professional partners to support and strengthen young people in their development. The focus is on individual support and appreciation of the uniqueness of each person, in order to enable them to live a life of personal responsibility and self-determination [1][3].
The Stiftung Mary Ward offers a diverse range of services, including inpatient, day-care, and outpatient assistance. These include:
The foundation places great emphasis on emotional security, support, safety, and orientation for the people it cares for. It works closely with networks to continuously improve the quality of its services and meet the needs of families. An example of this is the Netzwerk e.V. zur Förderung der Stiftung Mary Ward, which is dedicated to education for personality and support of the children's and youth welfare center [5].
Through its comprehensive offerings and close cooperation with the families it supports, the Stiftung Mary Ward actively contributes to the sustainable development and well-being of the community. Its mission and values ​​are based on long-term and responsible strategies that are tailored to the individual needs of the people.
