Enhancing open child and youth programs over the upcoming five years within the city.
In a significant development for the city of Dormagen, Mayor Erik Lierenfeld recently signed new contracts for Open Youth Work, ensuring financial stability for the next five years.
The new agreements, set to come into force on January 1, 2026, and apply until the end of 2030, aim to create more space for young people, set new priorities, and provide planning security for the facilities. The focus of these contracts will be on young people aged 14 and over.
The "Micado" in Dormagen-Mitte and the "Rübe" in Horrem will benefit from the new contracts, as additional specialist staff can be deployed. These new employees will provide the facilities with new content impulses, helping to align the existing offer more strongly with this age group and expand it accordingly.
The new contracts also emphasise the importance of offering reliable points of contact for young people in Dormagen with necessary offers. To this end, new programs in the areas of culture, democracy promotion, and mental health will be created, specifically addressing current social challenges.
The deployment of voluntary service providers is now explicitly supported, particularly for smaller facilities. This move offers young people the opportunity to engage socially and gain experience in the social profession.
To further encourage participation and leisure activities, the city provides an annual "action pot" of 12,000 euros for providers to organise larger, cross-institutional events with an event character. Initially, four events per year are planned - one per quarter. These events aim to provide additional opportunities for encounters and participation.
After three years, an examination will be provided to make any necessary adjustments. Mike Wetzel, head of the department for children, youth, families, and schools, is pleased that the results of the coordination process can be implemented in concrete improvements for the facilities. The new contracts will create more quality in Open Youth Work and flexible structures that orient themselves to the actual needs of young people.
The signing of these new contracts lays the foundation for modern and forward-looking youth work in Dormagen. With these measures, the city is demonstrating its commitment to providing young people with a safe and enriching environment for personal development and growth.
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