Jugendwohnen im Kiez e.V.
Jugendwohnen im Kiez e.V. has been supporting young people in Berlin since 1979 through supervised living, school cooperations, and family centers. The association promotes self-responsibility and social integration to enable young people to have a successful future.
Jugendwohnen im Kiez: Support and Networking for Young People
editAbout the Organization
editJugendwohnen im Kiez e.V. is a non-profit association that has been developing and implementing innovative approaches in child and youth welfare since 1979. As a regional youth welfare network in Berlin, the organization offers a variety of decentralized, residential, and outpatient educational support services based on the Child and Youth Welfare Act (SGB VIII).
Key Products and Services
edit- Supported Youth Housing: Jugendwohnen im Kiez offers supported living arrangements for young people aged 15 and older, including shared apartments and individual flats. These living arrangements are designed to support young people on their path to an independent and self-responsible life[1][4].
- Cooperation with Schools and Educational Networks: The organization works closely with schools and educational networks to ensure needs-based support and networking in the social environment[2].
- Family Centers and Daycare Centers: Jugendwohnen im Kiez is also active in the areas of family centers and daycare centers to provide local support to children and their families[2].
- Neighborhood Management: Through regional focuses in Kreuzberg, Neukölln, Mitte, Schöneberg, and Spandau, the organization offers tailored services that are aligned with the specific needs of the respective social environments[2].
Mission and Values
editThe main mission of Jugendwohnen im Kiez is to empower young people and their families through comprehensive and needs-based support. The organization places great importance on participation, transparency, and building trusting relationships. Through these approaches, it promotes the self-responsibility and self-confidence of young people[2][4].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editJugendwohnen im Kiez is committed to long-term and sustainable solutions in youth welfare. The initiatives include:
- Long-term Support: The organization offers outpatient follow-up care to support the transition of young people into independent living[1].
- Social Integration: Through group offerings and recreational activities, contact between young people and their social environment is promoted to enable successful social integration[1][4].
- Networking in the Social Environment: Jugendwohnen im Kiez works closely with local institutions and networks to ensure comprehensive support[2].
Structure and Subsidiaries
editJugendwohnen im Kiez e.V. is part of a sponsoring network that includes several subsidiaries, such as Jugendwohnen im Kiez – Jugendhilfe gGmbH, Juwo – Kita gGmbH, Neuraum GmbH, WIBB GmbH, and Schildkröte GmbH. The association is a member of the Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband, the umbrella and peak association of independent welfare services[3].
Through its comprehensive and needs-based offerings, Jugendwohnen im Kiez makes an important contribution to supporting and promoting young people in Berlin.
Sources:
edit- 1 - https://alep-ev.de/betreutes-jugendwohnen-betreutes-einzelwohnen/
- 2 - https://www.jugendwohnen-berlin.de
- 3 - https://www.jugendwohnen-berlin.de/jugendwohnen-im-kiez/gesellschaften/
- 4 - https://www.pagewe.de/regionalverbund-berlin/betreute-wohnformen/jugendwohnen-55
- 5 - https://www.stepstone.de/cmp/de/Jugendwohnen-im-Kiez-Jugendhilfe-gGmbH-57100/uber-das-unternehmen.html