Youth Social Work; Information

To compensate for social disadvantages or to help young people overcome individual challenges, social-educational support is offered to promote their academic and vocational education, their entry into the workforce, and their social integration. Youth social work encompasses youth social work in schools (JaS) and work-related youth social work (AJS).

To the extent that the education and training of young people is not ensured by measures and programs offered by other agencies and/or organizations, appropriate educational and employment measures supported by social-educational guidance may be provided, taking into account their respective abilities and stage of development. Through AJS, the Free State supports young people who face particular difficulties in finding their place in the workforce. To promote vocational and social integration, AJS offers a high-quality range of successful qualification and training projects in a realistic workplace setting, particularly in youth workshops.

In addition to the AJS programs, many schools offer the JaS program, through which socially disadvantaged and young people with individual challenges receive personalized support to integrate into society, succeed in school, and navigate the transition into the workforce.

Although youth social work is a municipal responsibility, Nevertheless, the Free State has long provided substantial support to local public youth welfare agencies (counties and independent cities) through the two funding programs, JaS and AJS, which focus exclusively on the target group of socially disadvantaged or young people with individual challenges.

If you are experiencing difficulties with your academic or vocational training, with entering the workforce, or with your social integration, you can contact your local youth welfare office. Even if you are already of legal age, they can provide you with information about available services that may be suitable for you.

Youth social work is provided by the City Youth Welfare Office in a community- and neighborhood-oriented manner at five youth centers and two adventure playgrounds.

Büchenbach:
Open youth social work at the Gowi27 Family Support Center
Youth Center West
Mobile Youth Social Work Büchenbach
Taubenschlag Adventure Playground

Bruck:
Open Youth Social Work @one on Junkersstraße
Blackbox Youth Center
Adventure Playground at Brucker Lache

Anger:
Open Youth Social Work at Anger 32

• They are socially disadvantaged or have individual challenges, or
• you need help integrating into society, succeeding in school, and making the transition into the workforce, or
• you have particular difficulties finding your place in the workforce.