Goal
The Early Intervention Coordination Office supports parents in fulfilling their parenting responsibilities, even in difficult life situations.
Counseling for (expectant) parents with children ages 0 to 3
For example, in cases of
- Uncertainties regarding their child
- Regulatory difficulties (e.g., excessive crying, sleep problems, feeding difficulties)
- Mental health challenges and illnesses
- Attachment and relationship difficulties
- Coping with everyday situations
- Financial problems and many other issues
Are you worried as a parent because your baby cries a lot?
You can find counseling and support at other regional counseling centers. Here is an overview: here
The Erlangen Family Guide offers families who need advice and support—whether during pregnancy or in their daily lives with young children—an overview of additional resources in Erlangen. A particular focus is on low-income families. Order the Family Guide—PDF or printed copy
Parents can also find helpful information about everyday family life, interesting videos, and events for families in Erlangen and Erlangen-Höchstadt in the: Family ABC
Services
- Psychosocial counseling for (expectant) parents; video-based counseling is also available if needed
- Support for (expectant) parents, e.g., through the involvement of health and family specialists
- Referral to additional support services, if necessary
Services
- KoKi’s services are free of charge and voluntary.
- Upon request, we also visit homes, medical offices, and counseling centers.
- Counseling for parents and professionals—also available anonymously, if desired
- In accordance with the provisions of the Child and Youth Welfare Act, we are bound by data protection laws and confidentiality obligations.
Networking
- Expanding, maintaining, and coordinating a reliable network with all institutions, services, and professional groups in the healthcare and youth welfare sectors, as well as others.
- Collaboration with healthcare professionals (e.g., doctors, midwives, early intervention centers) and youth welfare professionals (e.g., childcare facilities, daycare centers, family education centers) and others
- The goal is to establish a reliable, regional network to provide the best possible support to (expectant) parents, single parents, and families with children ages 0 to 3.
What is Early Intervention?
Explanatory video on Early Intervention
The “Coordinating Child Protection Agencies (KoKi)” program is funded by the Bavarian State Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Affairs.