Insolvency threat: The largest Bremen youth welfare institution is fighting for the future!

Insolvency threat: The largest Bremen youth welfare institution is fighting for the future!

Schiffbauerweg 2, 28237 Bremen, Deutschland - In Bremen, the diaconal child and youth welfare “Petri and Eichen” is currently causing excitement. The largest carrier in this area has filed for bankruptcy, while the facilities such as residential groups, youth houses, cribs and kindergartens remain open. With this measure, up to 500 jobs could be secured for the time being, which is a certain relief for many affected employees. The social authority confirmed the situation on request and assured that there will be no layoffs until further notice. This gives employees the hope that their valuable work in youth welfare can be continued, even if the economic situation remains unsafe. Buten un inland reports on a planned meeting on Thursday, in which the management would like to inform the workforce about the current situation.

The Petri & Eichen, Diakonische Kinder- und Jugendhilfe Bremen gGmbH, which is located at the Schiffbauerweg 2 location in Bremen, can look back on a study situation since August 2022 that shows a lack of commercial register announcements. The legal framework is complex. There have only recently made changes in management and procuration, which indicate the challenges of recent years, including the departure of Hans-Dieter Söker from the procuration and the appointment of new authorized officers such as Cemile Tolan and Fahrettin Tuncel. Online Commercial Register documents interesting changes in the corporate structure of the gGmbH, which has to assert itself in a constantly changing environment.

The role of child and youth welfare

The child and youth welfare in Germany is regulated by the eighth Social Code and aims to promote and protect young people. This form of support is of great social relevance because it helps to reduce inequalities and support families and legal guardians. With a variety of facilities that offer endless services, from childcare to help in family law procedures, comprehensive support is guaranteed. According to current reports, around 14.3 million young people are involved in child and youth welfare in Germany at the end of 2023, with the federal and state governments provide for around 71.9 billion euros for this sector. Statista provides further background information about the current situation in this area and highlights the challenges associated with the protection of children and adolescents.

In the crisis, however, the resistance of "Petri and Eichen" is also evident. Despite the economic difficulties, the five institutions and the commitment of employees seem to remain strong. So everyone involved hopes that bankruptcy is only a temporary setback. In view of the complexity and the importance of child and youth welfare in our society, the continuation of the services of "Petri and Eichen" is essential not only for young people, but also for the entire social structure in Bremen. It remains to be seen how further development will be and what support the affected institutions receive in order to continue to make their important contribution in the community.