Foster care

GFIS is a leader in changing the system of care for children deprived of parental care in the Tri-City area. We participated in the transformation of the system of care for children deprived of parental care in Pomerania, engaging in the mediation of institutional children's homes. Using the experience of the Our Home Society, we have developed standards for individual work with children and their families based on small, intimate children's homes.

Children and young people in difficult life situations need special, individual support. A Children's Home is a home. It is a home with an individual and unique character, where children and young people deprived of parental care and attention live. A Children's Home is created with the aim of raising its residents to live independently. The basis of our educational work is respect for the individuality of each resident and an individual approach to each of them.

At GFIS Children's Homes, we have created safe and warm places that are an alternative to institutional children's homes. Fourteen children live in each home. Our pupils learn life skills – they take care of the house, prepare meals and manage the household budget. We focus on preparing them for adult, independent life. We support them in their education and in acquiring the qualifications and skills necessary for the labour market.