

Caritasverband im Kreisdekanat Warendorf e.V.
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Caritasverband im Kreisdekanat Warendorf
editThe Caritasverband im Kreisdekanat Warendorf is a significant social enterprise that has been committed to supporting and helping people in need for over 100 years. Founded in 1921, the association has developed into a central player in free welfare services.
Main Services and Mission
editThe Caritasverband offers a wide range of services, including:
- Care and Support: Outpatient and inpatient care, day care, and support for people with disabilities.
- Youth and Family Assistance: Counseling and support for families and children.
- Migration and Refugee Assistance: Support for integration and counseling for migrants.
- Social Counseling: Debt counseling, addiction counseling, and other social services.
The mission of the association is based on Christian values that focus on unconditional dedication to helping others and the dignity of the human being. Regardless of religious background, all people are welcome.
Values and Philosophy
editThe Caritasverband im Kreisdekanat Warendorf is shaped by Christian values such as charity and solidarity. These values are reflected in the daily work, as the association views people in their entirety – as a unity of body, mind, and soul.
Sustainability and Initiatives
editThe association is committed to sustainable social structures and works closely with state and church institutions. Through close networking with other social services, it can provide comprehensive support. Additionally, the association is involved in the training and qualification of professionals to meet the increasing demand for qualified staff.
Structure and Shareholders
editThe Caritasverband is a coalition of several deanery Caritas associations and has close ties to other social institutions. The shareholders of the subsidiary Caritas ambulante Dienste GmbH include, in addition to the Caritasverband, the Elisabeth-Hospital Beckum and the Marienhospital Oelde[1][3].
Challenges and Future Tasks
editThe association faces challenges such as the shortage of skilled workers in care and growing poverty. To address these challenges, the association relies on innovative solutions and close collaboration with other social actors. A sustainable welfare state that promotes solidarity and social participation is the declared goal of the association[2].
Sources:
edit- 1 - https://caritas-ambulante-dienste.de/ueber-uns/
- 2 - https://www.caritas-warendorf.de/verband/geschichte/geschichte
- 3 - https://caritas-ambulante-dienste.de/gesellschafter/
- 4 - http://www.caritas.de/adressen/caritasverband-im-kreisdekanat-warendorf/48231-warendorf/73433
- 5 - https://www.caritas-warendorf.de