Integrative specialist service City Youth Welfare Office Erlangen

An integrative place includes support and assistance in the form of specialist service hours. These hours are offered on the premises of the facility during the booking period.
Depending on the child's needs, the facility management decides whether the internal or an external specialist service is commissioned.

An integrative place is a form of integration assistance for children and young people with increased support needs. The deviation from health must be described in a medical report. A psychological report is generally not suitable. In some cases, the deviation from health is described by doctors as an (impending) disability. These can be physical, mental or psychological impairments. The need for support is precisely described by specialists at the facilities and substantiated by observations.

Each daycare center decides for itself whether children can occupy an inclusive place in the respective facility. The decision focuses on the additional needs of the child. The facility's spatial and personnel resources must also be taken into account.

The integrative specialist service of the city of Erlangen uses various approaches:

• Marte Meo
• Systemic family therapy
• Gestalt therapy
• coloring game
• experiential education
• social competence training
• Emotional coaching
• Learning & concentration training

Support is provided by experienced specialists from various professions:

• Social pedagogues
• remedial teachers
• motor therapists

Until the child starts school, parents must always submit the application to the responsible district of Middle Franconia. (§ 99 SGB IX)
You can find the application on the website of the district of Middle Franconia. This application is called an application for integration assistance.

You will need an expert opinion from your pediatrician to submit the application.
This will describe the impairment of your child.
Your institution will write a development report for your child. In this report, observations are used to justify the need for support and assistance.
Of course, all personal data will only be passed on with your consent. Therefore, please contact your institution to coordinate the application process.

In general, there are two different legal bases for an integrative place after starting school.

• In the case of physical or mental impairments, you can apply to the district of Middle Franconia for integration assistance. (§ 99 SGB IX)
• If the need is more in the area of behavioral or mental impairment, you should submit the application to the General Social Service or directly to the Lernstube. (§ 35a SGB VIII)

If you have any questions regarding responsibility, you can contact the teachers at your facility at any time. In any case, it is advisable to speak to your institution before applying for this assistance.

The following FAQs describe the different application procedures for school children with mental or intellectual disabilities.

As a rule, you will need an opinion from a child and adolescent psychiatrist. A psychological report is not usually suitable. This statement describes the impairment of your child.

Your institution will write a development report for your child. In this report, observations are used to justify where support and assistance is required.

The application for integration assistance is submitted to the General Social Service (ASD) and must be signed by all legal guardians. One or more meetings will be held with your family to clarify your needs. The ASD will then draw up a description of the situation. The application to the ASD is part of a consultation process. This will clarify which youth welfare services are suitable and necessary as an alternative or in addition to the application for an integrative place.

An exception applies if your child is cared for in a learning center . In this case, the application is submitted directly to the Lernstube.

Of course, all statements and other personal data will only be passed on with your consent. Therefore, please contact your institution to coordinate the application process.

You can find the application for integration assistance on the website of the district of Middle Franconia.

To apply, you will need an expert opinion from your pediatrician. This will describe your child's impairment.

Your institution will write a development report for your child. In this report, observations are used to justify where support and assistance is required.

Of course, all personal data will only be passed on with your consent. Therefore, please contact your institution to coordinate the application process.

The district of Middle Franconia pays for the integrative place for a child under the age of 6 and for children with mental or physical disabilities.

In the case of an integrative place via the district of Middle Franconia, the fees for the facility must still be paid by the parents. For a possible exemption from fees, please contact the City of Erlangen's fees office at gebuehrenstelle@stadt.erlangen.de.

The City Youth Welfare Office Erlangen pays for the integrative place for school children with mental disabilities. In the case of an integrative place paid for by the City Youth Welfare Office, parents are exempt from paying the facility fees. However, the parents with whom the child lives must pay a contribution towards the costs. This depends on the parents' income. If both parents live together with the child, they will be required to contribute to the costs separately.

For more detailed information, please contact the staff of the economic youth welfare department of the Erlangen City Youth Welfare Office.

Monday to Thursday between 8:00 am and 12:00 pm

Telephone: 09131 86 1591 and 09131 86 1575 and

E-mail: wihi-stadtjugendamt@stadt.erlangen.de