Support for Siblings (Lebenshilfe Duisburg Foundation)

The Lebenshilfe Duisburg Foundation provides siblings of children with disabilities in North Rhine-Westphalia with individual support through financial grants. The aim of this ongoing funding is to strengthen the social, cognitive, and physical development of siblings and to compensate for stressful family situations. Eligible to apply are private individuals, especially single parents, whose sibling child requires additional care and support in everyday life due to special emotional crises or caregiving responsibilities. A positive decision requires proof of sibling relationship with a child with a disability, an explanation of specific crisis situations, and a coherent justification of the funding purpose – for example, for a restorative trip or therapeutic measures.

In the selection process, the foundation’s board considers a holistic perspective on the family situation. Special emotional needs and the framework conditions of single-parent households play a central role. The allocation of funds is handled in an unbureaucratic and transparent manner to promote the self-realization and social participation of the young supported groups. Funding applications can be submitted at any time, allowing families to respond promptly to changing needs. Through this commitment, the Lebenshilfe Duisburg Foundation makes a valuable contribution to inclusion and supports siblings so that they can develop their potential in a supportive environment.