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For families

The path to support – transparent and reliable

Starting support takes only a few clear steps. We accompany you from first contact to funding approval and advise you throughout the whole admission process.

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First steps

How support begins

  1. 1

    Get in touch

    Contact can be made by parents or guardians as well as by the participation service, the youth welfare office or other professionals involved. We advise you without obligation and explain our services and the next steps.

  2. 2

    Personal introductory meeting

    In a personal meeting we get to know the child, the family and their individual situation. Together we discuss support needs, goals and suitable services.

  3. 3

    Application for integration support

    Parents or guardians submit the application to the responsible youth participation service or youth welfare office. We advise on the procedure and help clarify the individual support needs.

  4. 4

    Funding & start

    Once approved, the costs are covered by the responsible funding body. Families usually incur no additional costs for our services.

Application & funding

Legal basis

Our services are provided as outpatient integration support. Funding depends on individual needs and, depending on responsibility, is based on:

SGB IX – integration support

Application to the responsible youth participation service (Teilhabefachdienst Jugend).

§ 35a SGB VIII

Integration support for children and young people with (or at risk of) a mental disability, on the basis of an individual agreement. Application to the responsible youth welfare office (Jugendamt).

All available medical reports and other relevant documents should be attached to the application. We are happy to help you put them together.

Strengthening caregivers

Parent coaching · Relief · Everyday transfer

Sustainable support only works hand in hand with parents. We strengthen you in everyday parenting and help you handle challenges with confidence.

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  • 01

    Information & advice

    Sound knowledge about the autism spectrum and guidance on shaping everyday life in an autism-friendly way.

  • 02

    Practical everyday help

    Joint behaviour analysis, practical strategies and support with transferring skills into daily life.

  • 03

    Crisis intervention & coaching

    Targeted support in conflict and crisis situations and strengthening the family's own resources.

  • 04

    Relief & stress management

    Individual strategies for regulating stress, to noticeably ease family life in the long term.

  • 05

    Transparent exchange

    Regular conversations about current development and the next steps in support.

Let's talk about your child.

Call or email us – we'll advise you without obligation and explain the next steps. In German, English or Turkish.

Get in touch