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    wellcome

    from Hamburg

    The wellcome gGmbH supports families in Germany with practical help after birth, an advertising-free online platform, and programs for separated parents. Its goal is to relieve parents and promote a healthy upbringing of children.

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    Wellcome gGmbH: Support for Families

    About the Company

    The wellcome gGmbH is a nationwide social enterprise based in Hamburg, Germany. Founded in 2002 by Rose Volz-Schmidt, wellcome aims to relieve, advise, and connect parents to promote a healthy and loving upbringing process for their children.

    Key Products and Services

    • Practical Help After Birth: A social franchise model that supports families in the first year of a baby's life through volunteer helpers. This assistance includes hourly care for babies or siblings as well as support with everyday practical tasks[4][5].
    • ElternLeben.de: An ad-free online platform that provides parents with advice, knowledge, and information on local offers from pregnancy to their children's teenage years[4][5].
    • kindwärts: A program specifically for separated parents that offers accommodations with volunteer hosts and educational support[4][5].
    • Donation Fund for Families in Need: A fund that has been providing individual financial support to families in acute need since 2009, benefiting around 800 children annually[4].

    Main Mission and Values

    The mission of wellcome is based on the motto: "Children can only thrive if their parents are doing well." The company focuses on supporting parents in their new role and providing them with the necessary time and practical help so that their children can grow up in a loving environment. Wellcome relies on civic engagement, professional support, and close networking with partner organizations from the social and health systems[4][5].

    Sustainability Goals and Initiatives

    Wellcome works efficiently and without bureaucracy to achieve the greatest possible impact for families. Here are some key aspects:

    • Primary Prevention: Wellcome focuses on helping people help themselves, starting from the birth of the child to puberty[4].
    • Transparency and Accountability: The company is committed to transparent use of funds and is a signatory of the Initiative for Transparent Civil Society[5].
    • Innovative Offers: Wellcome observes social change and develops needs-based offers to meet the changing needs of families[4].
    • Political Support: Wellcome enjoys the patronage of prominent political figures, including former Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel and the current Federal Minister for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth, Lisa Paus[4].

    Wellcome is an important part of the "Early Help" concept in Germany, which aims to improve the developmental opportunities of children and parents early and sustainably and to ensure the healthy upbringing of children[1]. Through its diverse and coordinated support offerings, wellcome makes a significant contribution to promoting the relationship and parenting skills of parents and to the protection and participation of children.

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