is the German branch of International
Social Service (ISS) and the „Department VII“ of the German Association
for Public and Private Welfare.
acts as an intermediary between voluntary
welfare agencies, youth welfare and social authorities, guardianship and
family courts in Germany
and those abroad.
provides service for cases with an
international dimension.
obtains social reports from abroad.
focuses on the best interests of the child.
provides counselling to voluntary welfare
agencies, local authorities and courts as well as individuals.
is composed of an interdisciplinary team
of legal and social work professionals.
is funded by the Federal Government
(Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth).
