Klaus Fröhlich-Gildhoff

Prof. Dr. Klaus Fröhlich-Gildhoff is the Head of the ZfKJ - Center for Child and Youth Research, established in 2004 under the FIVE eV research network at the Evangelical University of Freiburg. He retired from active university service in March 2020 after serving as a professor since 2002. His research focuses on child and youth development, resilience, and social work, with leadership roles in interdisciplinary initiatives like the QuebIn project on early childhood education quality. He co-headed the ZfKJ with Prof. Dörte Weltzien since 2010 and is affiliated with the BW-CAR doctoral center.

• Education Background: Not explicitly stated in provided texts.
• Key Roles: Founded ZfKJ, co-led the institute, and contributed to projects on social policy and educational resilience.

His work integrates applied research with societal challenges, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration in child welfare and youth studies.