What role does the youth welfare office play in family conflicts?
May 21, 2024 | 40,00 EUR | answered by Gerd Möller
Dear family law attorney,
I am reaching out to you because I am currently in a difficult family situation and unsure of the role that the Youth Welfare Office could play. My name is Tatiana Hering and I am a mother of two children aged 5 and 8.
The current situation is as follows: My husband and I have been having more and more conflicts and disputes, which are also affecting our children. The atmosphere at home is tense and the children are increasingly stressed and frightened by the situation. I am very worried about their well-being and wonder if the Youth Welfare Office could play a role here.
The current state is that as parents, we are currently unable to resolve the conflicts in the family without professional help. My husband shows little insight and is often aggressive, which exacerbates the situation. I want my children to grow up in a harmonious and loving environment and wonder if the Youth Welfare Office could support us in this.
My concerns primarily revolve around the possibility that the situation could be harmful to my children's health and that they may suffer from the family disputes. I fear that the conflicts could escalate further and wonder if the Youth Welfare Office could intervene to de-escalate the situation and support us as a family.
Therefore, my question to you is: What role does the Youth Welfare Office play in family conflicts like ours? Could they help us in this situation and what possible solutions could they offer to improve the situation and ensure the well-being of our children?
Thank you in advance for your support and advice.
Sincerely,
Tatiana Hering
Dear Mrs. Hering,
Thank you for your message and your trust in reaching out to me in your difficult family situation. It is understandable that you are worried about the well-being of your children and seeking a solution to the conflicts in your family.
Child welfare services play an important role in family conflicts, especially when it comes to the well-being of children. Child welfare services are tasked with protecting children and adolescents from dangers to their well-being and supporting them in dealing with problems. If parents are unable to resolve conflicts in the family without professional help and the well-being of the children is at risk, child welfare services may intervene.
In your situation, where the atmosphere at home is tense, the children are stressed and frightened, and your husband is behaving aggressively, child welfare services could indeed play a role. Child welfare services can help you resolve conflicts in the family, de-escalate the situation, and ensure the well-being of your children.
Possible solutions that child welfare services could offer include counseling sessions for parents, mediation, family assistance, or seeking therapeutic support. The goal is always to find a solution that is in the best interest of the children, putting their needs and well-being at the forefront.
It is important not to hesitate to seek help from child welfare services if you feel unable to handle the situation in your family alone. Early intervention by child welfare services can prevent further escalations and ensure the well-being of your children.
I recommend contacting the child welfare services in your region to explain your situation and ask for support. The staff at child welfare services will work with you to find a solution that is in the best interest of your family.
I hope that my response helps you and encourages you to seek support from child welfare services. If you have any further questions or need additional support, I am here to help.
Kind regards,
Gerd Möller, Family Law Attorney
