Hilfswerke#

Relief Organisations: Within the socio-political framework Organisations for the support of families, young people and above all the elderly which have been set up since 1974 as implementation of deliberate social policy measures. In 1987 the provinces agreed on the aims and principles of these organisations, which offer services such as Meals on Wheels, day-time care for children, etc. Already existing voluntary organisations such as Caritas or Volkshilfe were included.