BASEplus - Counseling and outreach social work for EU immigrants

Target group

• EU immigrants of all ages and social classes; mainly Bulgarians and Romanians

• People from the host society who feel disturbed by EU immigrants in their neighborhood or community

Goals

• Reduction and sustainable prevention of neighbourly, intercultural conflicts

• Integration of immigrant EU citizens in their communities

• Creating a broader information base for immigrants about life in Germany

Content & Services

Open consultation hours:

• Regular open consultation hours in Limburg
• Weekly open consultation hours in the three hotspot communities [Elz, Hadamar and Beselich]
• Support with applications [employment agency, job center, family benefits office, health insurance companies, social welfare office, youth welfare office, etc.]
• Translate official letters and compile required documents
• Making appointments [doctor, lawyer, debt counseling, etc.]
• Telephone calls with health insurance companies, bailiffs, telephone providers, energy suppliers, etc.
• Review of rental agreements, employment contracts, etc.

Outreach social work:

• In families

• In daycare centers & schools

• Discussions with employers to improve precarious employment conditions

• Monthly information events, alternating between the Limburg location and the local communities, aimed at immigrants and the host society
• Monthly parents' café, aimed at immigrants and the host society
• Monthly Intercultural Breakfast
• Sports activities
• Cultural events

Duration & Course

Financial support