Foster care

Foster care training for parents who want to take in a foster child is an important step in preparing for this task. These seminars help prospective foster parents to empathise with the situation of a foster child and to reflect on their own actions. 

The youth welfare offices are responsible for organising the courses. If you would like to take part in an individual course, please contact us directly.

At a glance

Certificate courseInfo
Conclusion:Certificate
Duration:

A duration of at least 16 hours spread over 3 days is recommended.

Teaching language:German
Format:Certificate course
Course start:

After consultation with the client (youth welfare office)

Prerequisites:

no

Registration period:
Admission restriction:

none

General admission requirements:

none

Course fees:

Customised offer preparation

  • Basic pedagogical knowledge
  • Basic psychological knowledge
  • Legal basis
  • Practical tips
  • Reflection on your own role

Future foster parents

Certificate of attendance possible

Get a basic overview of financing and funding options for further training here:

Foundation for the promotion of talented young people in vocational training

The Federal Ministry of Education and Research offers a direct funding option via the Foundation for the promotion of talented young people in vocational training. All related information can be found at: www.sbb-stipendien.de

Advancement scholarship - the study grant for experienced professionals

Current is the Online application for the Advancement scholarship - the study grant for experienced professionals possible again.

Prospective and current students can until Monday, 9 June 2025 apply for an advancement scholarship. The Scholarship programme of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research supports skilled workers with vocational training and several years of practical experience in their first academic degree programme.

Detailed information on the advancement scholarship

Financial and non-material support

For a Full-time study programme scholarship holders receive 992 euros per month plus 80 euros book allowance (i.e. a total of 1,072 euros) and 3,045 euros per calendar year for part-time study. The benefits are a lump sum and independent of income.

In addition, there is an extensive non-material supportThe scholarship holders can take part in numerous seminars on various topics. In addition, there are regional groups on site and a digital network through which they can network and exchange ideas with each other.applications are possible before the start of the programme and until the end of the second semester. There is no age limit for applications.

Information material and application counselling

If you have any questions about your application, our application counselling team will be happy to assist you. Our colleagues can be contacted by e-mail () or by telephone on 0228 / 62931 -43 or -51.

In addition, the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, in cooperation with the employment agencies, offers a digital training guides to.

In some cases, employers contribute to the costs of a continuing education Master's degree programme / certificate programme / continuing education course. These in turn have the opportunity to Company-specific subsidies to obtain. When talking to your employer, please feel free to refer to the Employer service of the employment agency.

Costs for further training can, for example, be recognised as income-related expenses, tax deductible be made. You can obtain advice on this from the tax office.

We would be delighted if this compilation helps you to find a suitable funding opportunity for your further academic education at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences.
That's what we wish you!
You are welcome to contact us with any further questions.

Your team at the Institute for Academic Continuing Education