KIFA in Geislingen: Funding for mothers - a look into the future!

KIFA in Geislingen: Funding for mothers - a look into the future!

On Thursday, May 8, 2025, the annual working meeting of the educational program "KiFa - further form" took place in Geislingen. Under the motto "Review 2024/2025 and outlook 2025/2026", mentors, pedagogical specialists and furnishing lines from the educational institutions involved gathered to take stock and to discuss future perspectives. At this meeting, which was launched by the Neumayer Foundation, the focus is on the further training of mothers in day care centers and the promotion of their educational, educational and language skills. It is important to involve the resources and strengths of the families, such as Filstallexpress reports.

The event brought together numerous representatives of the sponsors, including Gülgün Yildrim, KiFa coordinator of the city administration, and Sandra Scheifele, management of children and social issues. The team of psychological family and life counseling, led by Gerhard Betz, was also present. These specialists play a central role in the KIFA network and offer valuable support for parents and advice for educators. The mothers are very much appreciated by their commitment, as the parents' consultation hours and parent cafes help to reduce hurdles to psychological advice.

importance of the programs

at a time when society and families face special challenges, the participants emphasized the relevance of programs such as KIFA. "KiFa helps", "KiFa opens up new ways to social exchange and friendships" or "KiFa works in the families" were some of the feedback expressed by those present. These opinions show how important such initiatives are for a strong community. Mothers expressed the desire for the continuation of the program and emphasized that KIFA also acts as a bridge builder.

The diverse support offers provided in KiFa are part of the comprehensive family education policy that is becoming increasingly important. According to the Federal Ministry for Family, Seniors, Women and Youth, family education promotes educational skills and participation in society. It is important to shed light on topics such as education, health promotion and social integration, such as BMFSFJ explained.

kifa in the context of family education

The KIFA initiative is not alone, but part of a nationwide network that is supported as part of SGB VIII (child and youth welfare). In 2019, over 1.6 million people were reached in 2,200 institutions, which underlines the immense importance of offers for family education. An increase in the use of programs by fathers and socially disadvantaged families shows that the need is great.

The concept of KiFa and the elements of family counseling embedded therein are aimed at giving a supporting hand even in difficult life situations. These are central points that represent a real asset for mothers and families in Geislingen. The feedback from the participants clearly show that the program has a positive impact on the life of those affected, and the mothers do not want to do without KiFa.

For more information about the KIFA program and the underlying pedagogy, interested parties can investigate the detailed information on the KIFA website under KiFa Pedagogy.