The Family Alliance sets sights on fresh objectives
In the picturesque city of Pforzheim, the Alliance for the Family is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a renewed focus on family-friendly initiatives and poverty prevention. The Alliance, based in Pforzheim, has been a driving force in setting milestones in family policy issues over the past two decades.
Juliane Wagner, appointed as the new Alliance coordinator, aims to further develop Pforzheim as a family-friendly city and build on proven approaches in close cooperation with Alliance partners. Her municipal colleague, Jasmin Jonietz, is supporting her in this endeavour.
The Alliance has already initiated planning discussions with network partners and coordination for upcoming actions. One of the key areas of focus will be the compatibility of family and career, a topic that remains relevant for the Alliance.
To facilitate communication and broaden outreach for programmes and initiatives, the Alliance plans to expand its web portal at www.familie-pforzheim.de. This central information and service platform will provide better access to resources and serve as a hub for stakeholders.
The involvement of children, young people, and their families is set to play an even greater role in the Alliance's work. As part of this commitment, a ballot box has been set up in the Oststadt Park and the Oststadt to collect feedback from children about their favourite corners and places.
Moreover, the Alliance has been actively involved in organising actions for the Day of the Family on May 15th. The Family-Friendly Award, which the Alliance presents annually in Pforzheim, will be announced this year after the summer holidays, with the presentation taking place during the Alliance's next general assembly in November.
The Alliance has also played a significant role in the establishment of the network 'Early Help' for young parents. This network aims to provide early support to families in need, ensuring they have access to suitable offers through the Alliance's work.
In addition, the Pforzheim children's city plans are being redesigned under the active participation of children from different neighbourhoods. Coordinators have visited the Mitte neighbourhood festival and the Oststadt Park to gather feedback from children.
Furthermore, the Alliance is working towards re-certifying as "Family-Friendly Community Plus" in the fall, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to family-friendly policies and community engagement.
Socially disadvantaged families are at the heart of the Alliance's work, with Doris Moeller-Espe, Alliance spokeswoman and managing director of the Pforzheim Enzkreis Children's Protection Association, stating that the network has allowed many projects with various actors to repeatedly provide impetus.
The Alliance's 20th anniversary year promises to be one of continued growth, renewed commitment, and increased community engagement, as it strives to create a family-friendly city that is also committed to poverty prevention initiatives.
- Juliane Wagner, as the new Alliance coordinator, intends to enhance the home-and-garden lifestyle in Pforzheim, aiming to make it even more family-friendly by developing and collaborating with Alliance partners.
- Recognizing the importance of children's inputs, the Alliance has set up a ballot box in the Oststadt Park and the Oststadt to collect suggestions from children about their preferred home-and-garden spaces in the city.
