District Office Altona

Central placement service for foster care providers, information

Here, foster families can receive information and advice.

Detailed description

The Central Foster Care Placement Service informs, advises, and supports interested citizens throughout the Hamburg application process to become foster families. It serves as the central point of contact for potential foster parents and, within the Hamburg foster care system, collaborates closely with Hamburg's foster care services on specific tasks, such as sending out application materials.

 

Information

Prerequisites

You would like to apply to become a foster family

Documents required

No documents are required.

Please note

There are no special considerations.

Deadlines

The service is free.

Procedure

  • They are inquiring about appointment scheduling and opening hours.
  • You will receive advice and support.

Processing time

The processing time depends on the nature of your request.

Fees

The service is free.

Legal remedies

No legal remedy is provided for.

Legal basis

Section 33 Full-time care - Book Eight (VIII) - Social Code (SGB)


Section 33 SGB 8 - Child and Youth Welfare

Links on hamburg.de

Address and contact information

District Office Altona

Specialist Office for Youth and Family Assistance
Central Nursing Agency

By appointment

Der Hausbriefkasten befindet sich am Eingang. Ein behinderten- und kinderwagengerechter Extra-Eingang ist an der Rückseite des Rathauses Eingang Palmaille vorhanden. Öffentliche gebührenpflichtige Parkplätze (Parkscheinautomat) befinden sich an der Palmaille / Betty-Levy-Passage direkt am Rathaus. Standesamt: Es stehen keine kostenfreien Kundenparkplätze zur Verfügung.

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Keywords: Foster families

Last updated: 10.09.2026