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  The SOS mothers The SOS family assistant supports the SOS mother in coping with her daily tasks. She helps her care for the children and youths and with the...

Educational staff The psychologists and psychotherapists guide the children and youths from the moment they are admitted to the SOS Children's Village until they...

Village administration The village director lives, together with his family, in the SOS Children's Village and has the overall responsibility for the village.

  
     

Working for children
The SOS mothers
The SOS mother is the key person in the SOS Children's Village. She builds a close relationship with each child entrusted to her and provides the security, loving care and stability that they need. One thing is clear: To be an SOS mother is more than just a full-time job - it's a matter of commitment. The SOS mothers
Educational staff
The SOS mother is directly supported in the area of child development by a number of village co-workers like youth leaders, educators, psychologists and social workers. Educational staff
Village administration
The village director leads the overall development of the village. He promotes the organization's values, sets objectives with his or her team, and ensures that support services are offered to the SOS families. Village administration

 
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