EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME IN FRANKFURT’S SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS
CultureLab
Almost one in three children suffer from mental health problems. Children and teenagers who have no access to cultural education are particularly likely to be affected – even though this kind of education has a positive impact on young people’s emotional and social development. That’s why CultureLab was initiated in 2022 in conjunction with Frankfurt’s social welfare department.
For whom?
Children and teenagers who attend social institutions outside school or take part in their activities.
Aim
Empowering children, teenagers and families in difficult situations
Duration
Two years
Location
Frankfurt
Increasing resilience in a creative space
CultureLab places artists in social institutions that work with children and teenagers outside school settings. For example, the education programme includes open youth work, half-way houses, and residential projects for people who have been displaced or are unhoused, as well as institutions offering in-patient care and partial hospitalisation measures for young people. This brings the young people face to face with culture and art. The artists undertake creative activities with them, encouraging them to try things out and take new steps. It is a process that equips them to deal with their emotions and experiences, which in turn reinforces their resilience and self-determination. CultureLab promotes cultural and social participation, offering a range of activities that focus on dance, fine art, music, theatre, digital media, and language/creative writing. Participation is free of charge, both for the institutions and for the children and teenagers.
CULTURELAB IN NUMBERS
65
social institutions
35
artists
1
million euros
Partners
CultureLab is a joint initiative of the Crespo Foundation, the city of Frankfurt’s department for social matters and health (in German), and the youth and social welfare office.
CONTACTS
Dr. Maja Pflüger
Crespo Foundation
Sarah Strunk
City of Frankfurt Youth Work
Youth Social Work and Youth Development