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Help for parents, children and young people

Counselling for parents, children and young people

The educational counselling centre for parents, children and adolescents of the Waldeck-Frankenberg district offers advice and support on the development and upbringing of children, individual problem situations, family crises, couple conflicts, separations and the consequences of separations. Counselling and therapy are free of charge and are subject to legal confidentiality. You do not need a referral. We cooperate with other persons, institutions and services if those seeking advice give their consent.

The offer is aimed at:

  • Children, youths and young adults up to 27 years
  • Parents and foster parents
  • Single parents & couples
  • and all those who work with children and adolescents, such as teachers, educators, physicians

Our services support families in regaining access to their children, offering support and orientation, fostering, encouraging and supporting them in their development in the best possible way. The professionals in the educational counselling centre are also the right people to contact when it comes to support in risk assessment according to §§ 8a/8b SGB VIII in schools and day care centres.


Appointments are offered at these locations: