Focus on foster families

Foster parents offer children in difficult life situations a loving, safe environment - sometimes for a limited time, sometimes permanently. Anyone who wants to take this responsible step faces many questions - here you will find an overview.

Text last updated: 2026-05-12

Video: "We give the children everything they need so that they can move on stronger."

Who can become a foster parent and what forms of foster care are there? This video gives you an authentic insight into on-call and full-time foster care. Specialists from advice centers provide information about requirements, procedures and support services. Foster parents and biological parents also have their say: they report on their experiences, challenges and how they deal with the care situation from their respective perspectives.

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Everything you need to know about foster parenting at a glance