Kerima Kostka

Prof. Dr. Kerima Kostka is a Professor at the Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, College of Social Work and Health, specializing in Educational Support and Public Youth Welfare. Her academic focus spans child welfare, custody models, and legal frameworks for youth protection.

• Education: Diplom-Pädagogik (J.W. Goethe University Frankfurt), PhD in Pedagogy (J.W. Goethe University Frankfurt, awarded Wissenschaftspreis des Cornelia Goethe Centrums).

Kostka’s research explores shared custody (Wechselmodell), parental cooperation in child protection, and rights-based approaches in youth welfare. She emphasizes child-centered legal frameworks and trauma-informed interventions in domestic violence cases.

Her publications analyze shared custody models, mediation in family law, and foster care policies. Key themes include child well-being, legal representation for minors, and interdisciplinary collaboration in youth services.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Wissenschaftspreis des Cornelia Goethe Centrums

Kostka contributes to national and international working groups, including the International Society for Educational Support (IGfH), and leads training programs on youth welfare policies and inclusive social work practices.