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Office staff focused on youth-related affairs within the Chancellor's department.

Gathering of youth welfare service providers in Duesseldorf ahead of impending municipal elections, emphasizing the importance of child and youth welfare. Sparked by the initial Social Education Week in NRW from September 1-5.

Office Staff Overseeing Young People within the Chancellor's Administration
Office Staff Overseeing Young People within the Chancellor's Administration

In the city of Düsseldorf, the youth welfare system is under strain due to increasing case numbers and limited resources. Amidst these challenges, the city is emphasising the legally secured claims and social added value of the support in youth welfare.

To raise awareness about the importance of educational support, Düsseldorf is launching a public screen campaign. This initiative promotes the active development of young people as a fundamental principle, not an exception. The campaign's initiators, however, have chosen to remain anonymous.

The expansion of child daycare and educational support is a significant contributor to the costs in youth welfare, but the exact figures have not been specified. This obligation includes educational promotion, social integration, and support for personal development.

The campaign is a response to criticisms about cost increases in child and youth welfare, which have been criticised by Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Despite these costs, educational support makes an important contribution to the protection, development, and participation of young people in society.

The initiators of the campaign emphasise that the principle of educational support must not be reduced or watered down. They argue that expenditures in child and youth welfare are viewed as investments in the future of society. The aim of the campaign is to highlight that educational support has sustainable value not only for the individuals involved but also for the community.

As the demand for high-quality offers in youth welfare grows, the financing through public budgets is being questioned. A future-proof financial equipment for the municipalities is demanded to address these issues. This would ensure a binding and future-proof financial basis for the youth welfare system, thus securing the solidarity responsibility for the development of children and young people.

In conclusion, Düsseldorf's public awareness campaign aims to shed light on the crucial role of educational support in youth welfare. Despite the financial pressures, the city remains committed to providing the best possible support for its young citizens, viewing it as an investment in the future of society.

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