Guidance for Families and Youth Services
Landshut University recently hosted the 4th Regional Youth Welfare Day, attracting over 100 professionals. The theme of the day was "Strengthening Protection, Involvement, and Promotion of Young People", a testament to the university's commitment to youth welfare.
Janine Brabender, a caseworker at the municipal youth welfare office, was one of the keynote speakers at the event. She highlighted the importance of solid and up-to-date scientific findings in practical work within the youth welfare office. Brabender also presented how information rights are upheld in the help planning process, emphasising the need for consultations to be understandable, perceivable, and traceable.
In an effort to continuously improve the quality of consultations, Landshut University's internship program involves students from the university working directly with colleagues from the youth welfare office. This program is designed to incorporate current findings and fresh ideas from students' studies, aiming to enhance the professionalism of the youth welfare office's work.
During their six-month internship, students bring their current findings and fresh ideas to the youth welfare office, working together with colleagues to improve the quality of consultations. This collaborative approach is crucial in creating a pleasant conversation atmosphere, which, along with structural possibilities such as interpreters, is essential for effective pedagogical methods.
The internship program is not just a means of enhancing the professionalism of the youth welfare office's work, but also marks the 15-year anniversary of the Bachelor's program "Social Work in Child and Youth Welfare" at Landshut University. The program's ongoing effort to improve the quality of consultations is a significant step in fostering dialogue between public and private child and youth welfare services.
While the name of the head of the Child and Youth Welfare Authority in Landshut who attended the 4th Regional Youth Aid Day at Landshut University was not provided in the available search results, Landshut University's partnership with the municipal youth welfare office was evident in the day's events.
In conclusion, the 4th Regional Youth Welfare Day at Landshut University was a successful event that emphasised the importance of strengthening protection, involvement, and promotion of young people. The university's internship program is a key initiative in this endeavour, providing a platform for students to contribute their knowledge and fresh ideas to the youth welfare office, ultimately improving the quality of consultations and the professionalism of the service.
