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Contact points and support offers

If you need support, have questions or concerns, you can find contact points and assistance offers here in the areas of child, youth, young adult (up to 27 years old), and family. 

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The Oberbergischer Kreis is responsible for nine municipalities in the Oberbergischer Kreis. For an overview of the jurisdiction and references to the surrounding cities and municipalities, click here.

Support, talking and a therapist with a child and parent for discussion about education. Help, therapy and therapist speaking to a kid and mom about helping with mental health and learning disability

Responsibilities and Help Nationwide

Here you will find information about our responsibilities as well as nationwide accessible counseling and support services with the most important phone numbers.
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How can we help?

Children (up to 13 years old), teenagers (14 to 17 years old), young adults (18-27 years old), parents, and foster parents receive support and information on many topics at our Office for Children, Youth & Family
Family having problems with child custody

Separation and divorce counseling

Counseling and support in cases of separation and divorce – for good cooperation and new perspectives.
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The Baumhof

Counseling for parents, children, adolescents, and young adults throughout the Oberbergischer Kreis.
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Counselling centre for family planning and pregnancy conflicts

Counselling on family planning, pregnancy and pregnancy conflicts
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Procedural guide

The procedure guide of the Oberbergischer Kreis advises and supports young people with (impending) disabilities aged 0 to 27 years as well as their families on questions regarding support and assistance services.
Versuch im Physik-Unterricht

Education and Participation

Children and adolescents from low-income families can apply for education and participation (BuT) benefits such as school supplies, class trips, and leisure activities. Responsible are social welfare offices, job centers, or housing benefit offices at the place of residence.
Holzfiguren, die eine Familie darstellen, stehen in einem rot-weißen Rettungsring. Im Hintergrund sind verschwommene Geldscheine sichtbar.

Help with upbringing

We help children, adolescents, young adults, and families to overcome difficult situations and find new ways forward.
Eine Person hält sich mit zwei Händen den Kopf, während zwei andere Hände das Gesicht bedecken. Der Hintergrund ist dunkel und einfarbig.

Are you concerned about a child?

Do you have indications that a child is not doing well? Would you like to share your concerns with someone? Here you will find information and a phone number.
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Family offices

Family offices are central points of contact that support families, children, adolescents and young adults with information, advice and assistance on topics such as family life, upbringing, childcare, education and leisure.
Mehrere Kinder und eine erwachsene Person sitzen an einem Tisch in einem hellen Raum. Bastelmaterialien liegen auf dem Tisch.

Professionals

Information for professionals in child and youth welfare
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Netzwerk Oberberg no - against violence

The "Network Oberberg no – against violence" has been supporting victims and promoting violence prevention since 2002. With a strong support network, it provides swift assistance and competent counseling in the Oberberg District.
Your way to us:

Youth Welfare Office

Main branch
Am Wiedenhof 5
51643 Gummersbach

Service Hours

Monday

08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM 

Tuesday

08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM 

Wednesday

08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM 

Thursday

08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
01:00 PM - 05:30 PM 

Friday

08:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The offices of the district administration are closed on public holidays, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day!
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