"Children are our future. To prepare them properly, is of socio-political relevance. Because of that and because I wish to have an areawide program structure for siblings in Thuringia, I am pleased to support FamilyTies."
Carola Stauche, Thuringian Member of the German Parliament
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„Siblings do need local support.This is also an issue for the City of Düsseldorf . We are very pleased that FamilyTies offer a platform where affected children and their families can get an overview of services and local programs and find many other interesting information."
Prof. Dr. Andreas Meyer-Falcke, Deputy HR & Health City of Düsseldorf
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"It is a good thing that Family Ties focuses on the needs of siblings. I am pleased that there are many improvements for siblings already and am willing to support FamilyTies in its future work."
Manuela Schwesig, Federal Minister for Family Affairs, 04. April 2014
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"I am very pleased seeing that there are many local initiatives that address to these siblings and give them personal support and offer a break from everyday life stress."
"Herrmann Gröhe, Federal Health Minister, 16.03.2014
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The Minister of Defense, Ursula von der Leyen, is godmother of FamilyTies of the first hour. The former Minister for Family Affairs welcomes the fact that FamilyTies is throwing light on this important issue.
Read entire message, only available in German (PDF)
(accepted on 9th december, 2009)
Ursula von der Leyen, Minister of Defense
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„FamilyTies fills an important gap in the care of siblings. I especially like that the Foundation at the same time supports the networking site in Nuremberg and acts as an independent nation-wide platform. The combination of local presence and nationwide activity gives the required depth and attention.”
Dr. Ulrich Maly,
M ayor of Nuremberg
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Eva-Luise Köhler, wife of former German Federal President Horst Köhler, is enthusiastic about the initiative and committed to support FamilyTies.
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“I welcome and support the FamilyTies initiative with all my heart because I know from personal experience that siblings of ill or disabled children are in a unique situation. Many rise to the occasion, but others need help. My childhood and teenage years with my brother Omid - he has Down’s Syndrome - had a significant impact on me and my life.”
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“Having someone at your side who is not quite the same as you should not be seen as a punishment. Siblings should be given the opportunity to discover that this can enrich their lives.”
Claudia Kleinert,
TV weather presenter
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“FamilyTies addresses an issue of social and also medical relevance that, regrettably, is still paid too little attention in practice. For this reason I personally support the initiative.”
Prof. Dr. med. Karl Max Einhäupl,
Chairman of the Executive Board of Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
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