Funding for Coordinating Child Protection Agencies (KoKi – Early Childhood Network)

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Who is Funded

This funding program targets local public youth welfare providers in Bavaria. It aims to support municipalities in establishing and operating Coordinating Child Protection Agencies (KoKi – Early Childhood Network). The main goal is the further development of preventive child protection to reach and provide tailored support to vulnerable families with infants and young children at an early stage.

What is Funded

The funding program supports the establishment and operation of Coordinating Child Protection Agencies. The focus is on networking activities, referring families to suitable partners, and developing and updating a network-based child protection concept. The funding covers specific personnel costs.

Type and Scope of Funding

The funding program offers a financial subsidy to cover personnel costs for Coordinating Child Protection Agencies. It is an annual fixed-rate financing, linked to a co-contribution from the grant recipient. The approval period is the respective fiscal year, and the program ran until the end of 2024.

Conditions and Requirements

Funding is subject to various conditions, including specific requirements for staff qualifications, networking activities, and the creation of a child protection concept. Additionally, grant recipients must provide a co-contribution and participate in the program's evaluation.

Application Procedure

The application for funding must be submitted in writing and before the start of the respective fiscal year to the competent district government. The current status or further development of the child protection concept must be enclosed.

Legal Basis

The funding program is based on a specific guideline from the Bavarian State Ministry for Family, Labor and Social Affairs and is subject to the general budgetary provisions of the Free State of Bavaria.