Pflegekinder

Children who are placed in foster families due to traumatic experiences exhibit risk factors for their further development. Therefore, it is particularly important to accurately assess what the children have experienced in order to gain a better understanding of their behavior and to place them purposefully in families. The first article presents data on the prior experiences of foster children in their birth families and discusses the socio-educational and socio-political consequences. The second article includes a survey of various youth welfare offices in the Ruhr area regarding their procedures for placing foster children. The results clearly show that different approaches and methods exist in the placement process. This is discussed in light of the need for a uniform approach. The third article addresses the prerequisites.