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In the upcoming budget cycle for 2026/2027, Bremen is facing a potential zero round, which means no real increase in funding compared to the previous budget cycle. This could pose significant challenges for various service providers, including the Bremen-South Early Counseling Center for families, operated by the SOS Children's Village and the Office for Social Services in Southern Bremen.
Nina Willborn, spokeswoman for Social Senator Claudia Schilling, has acknowledged that the preparation of the overall budget is a major challenge. Each department is preparing their respective budget drafts based on the key value decision, distributing the funds made available to them. However, there are concerns that the Bremen-South Early Counseling Center may need to optimize or reduce services to match the flat budget.
The center, which offers important services for pregnant women and young families, could face unfilled positions, fewer honorary staff, and the need to consider extending expiring rental contracts without compensation for rising costs. Ulrike Glingener from the Early Counseling Center has stated that this counseling group would be one of the first to be reduced.
The SOS Children's Village is already compensating for rising costs by reducing services, such as only offering one open counseling group in Huckelriede and Woltmershausen. The decision regarding potential cuts to the Bremen-South Early Counseling Center is still pending, and further discussions in the Senate and the Citizens' Assembly will follow.
Becker, a political figure, has expressed a desire for a dialogue between politics and carriers to discuss potential scenarios and secure planning. If a zero round occurs in 2026, free carriers may have to restrict their offers, and it is not known how it will continue in 2027.
The goal is to continue to adequately support the free carriers, as stated by Willborn. The reading of the double budget for 2026/2027 is planned for March 2026, and it is essential for the community to stay informed about the potential impacts on vital services like the Bremen-South Early Counseling Center.
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