Finances - Schleswig-Holstein: 2.38 billion euros for youth welfare
Whether childcare, family support or educational counseling - Schleswig-Holstein will spend 2.38 billion euros on child and youth welfare in 2022. This is an increase of 13 percent compared to 2021, as announced by the Statistical Office for Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein on Monday.
The largest share - a total of 1.68 billion euros - was spent on child daycare in 2022. This is an increase of 15 percent compared to the previous year. A further 519 million euros went towards educational assistance. This includes education in homes or foster families, educational counseling or socio-educational family support.
Information Statistics Office North
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- In various municipalities across Schleswig-Holstein, the increased funding for youth welfare will allow for more extensive childcare services, benefiting numerous children.
- The rise in finances allocated for youth welfare in Schleswig-Holstein will also contribute to enhancing educational opportunities for the region's youth, involving initiatives like educational counseling and socio-educational family support.
- Despite the significant financial investment in youth welfare in Schleswig-Holstein, some municipalities in neighboring Hamburg may still face challenges in providing adequate childcare and educational support due to their unique financial situations.
- Acknowledging the importance of childcare and education in a child's development, numerous municipalities in Schleswig-Holstein will focus on implementing these initiatives effectively to ensure the best outcomes for the region's youth.
Source: www.stern.de
