Hessian Orphanage Foundation

The Stiftung Hessisches Waisenhaus zu Kassel (Hessian Orphanage Foundation of Kassel) is a non-profit foundation based in Kassel, Germany, and one of the oldest foundations in the state of Hesse. Founded in 1690, it has served the welfare of children for more than three centuries. Its stated mission is "More than three hundred years for the good of children." The foundation operates as a non-profit institution for the promotion of youth welfare (Jugendhilfe) within the Kassel administrative district and acts as a provider (Träger) of facilities for the care of children and adolescents. It is a member of Diakonie Hessen, the social service organization of the Protestant Church in Hesse and Nassau. Among its facilities are a nursery and daycare center (Kinderkrippe und Kindertagesstätte) in the Unterneustadt district of Kassel and a nature kindergarten (Naturkindertagesstätte) called "Die Waschbärenbande." The foundation is headquartered at Christophstraße 4, 34123 Kassel, and can be reached by telephone at +49 (0) 561 14455 or by email at verwaltung@stiftung-hw.de. In its official communications, the foundation has announced a change in its management (Geschäftsführung), noting that the previous management has ceased its duties and that responsibilities are being reorganized, which may temporarily lead to longer processing and response times. As a charitable foundation, it is not listed on any stock exchange and operates on a non-profit basis.

The Stiftung Hessisches Waisenhaus zu Kassel was founded in 1690, making it one of the oldest foundations in the German state of Hesse. For more than three centuries it has pursued the welfare of children, as reflected in its mission statement "More than three hundred years for the good of children." Originally established as an orphanage foundation, it has evolved into a modern non-profit provider of youth welfare services. Today it operates as a non-profit institution for the promotion of youth welfare within the Kassel administrative district and serves as a provider (Träger) of facilities for the care of children and adolescents. It is a member of Diakonie Hessen, the social welfare organization of the Protestant Church in Hesse and Nassau. Its current facilities include a nursery and daycare center in the Unterneustadt district of Kassel and a nature kindergarten called "Die Waschbärenbande." The foundation is headquartered at Christophstraße 4, 34123 Kassel. In its official communications, the foundation has announced a change in its management, with the previous management ceasing duties and responsibilities being reorganized, which may temporarily affect processing times.

• 1690

  Foundation established in Kassel, Hesse.

• Becomes a member of Diakonie Hessen.

• Operates Kinderkrippe und Kindertagesstätte Unterneustadt and Naturkindertagesstätte "Die Waschbärenbande".

• Announces change in foundation management.

Non-profit foundation promoting youth welfare and operating childcare facilities in the Kassel region, affiliated with Diakonie Hessen.

• Kinderkrippe und Kindertagesstätte Unterneustadt

  Nursery and daycare center in the Unterneustadt district of Kassel.

• Naturkindertagesstätte "Die Waschbärenbande"

  Nature kindergarten operated by the foundation.

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