AWO Bremen

What AWO Bremen does

AWO Bremen (Arbeiterwohlfahrt Kreisverband Hansestadt Bremen e.V.) is a registered non-profit welfare association and the Bremen city-level chapter of Germany's federal AWO (Arbeiterwohlfahrt) federation. The organization delivers an integrated portfolio of social services across the full life cycle, including daycare (Kitas), youth welfare, family and parenting support, eldercare and Pflege-WGs (shared housing for care-dependent people), migration advice, self-help groups, and the federally funded Respekt Coaches school program. Its subsidiary AWOIntegra gGmbH provides internal IT and data-processing services to the Kreisverband.

The operating model is service-delivery at scale across 100+ facilities in Bremen, supported by 11 local chapters (Ortsvereine), roughly 2,100 employees and around 2,700 volunteers serving approximately 19,300 clients annually. The technology layer is conventional: a digitized Kita-Anmeldekiosk for parent intake, a dedicated Jobportal for recruitment, and standard back-office systems delivered through AWOIntegra. There are no proprietary software products, AI/ML components or platform technology disclosed; the technology function is primarily operational tooling for a service organization.

AWO Bremen's revenue is generated almost entirely from public-sector and quasi-public sources: reimbursements from the Pflegeversicherung (long-term care insurance), SGB V/XI/XII municipal grants, federal programs such as Respekt Coaches, membership fees, donations, and co-financed contracts with statutory health insurers including a partnership with AOK Bremen/Bremerhaven for caregiver training. As a non-profit (e.V.) and member of the recognized Spitzenverbände der freien Wohlfahrtspflege, the organization is tariff-bound and a founding member of the Tarifgemeinschaft Pflege Bremen, and does not publish an audited revenue figure.

Name

AWO Bremen

Legal name

Arbeiterwohlfahrt Kreisverband Hansestadt Bremen e.V.

Website

https://awo-bremen.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

AWO Bremen (Arbeiterwohlfahrt Kreisverband Hansestadt Bremen e.V.) is a non-profit welfare association operating 100+ facilities in Bremen, Germany, providing Kitas, youth, family, eldercare and migration services to roughly 19,300 clients with ~2,100 employees and ~2,700 volunteers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Welfare Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Residential Care Facilities (6239), Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

Keywords

• Social welfare services
• Elderly care services
• Child and youth services
• Disability support services
• Refugee integration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bremen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Social Services Revenue: AWO Bremen generates revenue through contracted social services funded by public health insurance (Pflegeversicherung), social welfare funds, government contracts, and membership fees. Services include care for elderly (SGB XI), healthcare services (SGB V), youth welfare services (SGB VIII), and refugee/migration services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AWO Bremen is a non-profit social welfare association that provides a comprehensive range of social services across the lifecycle through more than 100 facilities in Bremen. Core offerings include childcare (KiTas), youth welfare services, women's shelter, elderly home care and residential care, addiction and psychiatric support, disability services, and refugee/migration counseling and housing, financed principally through statutory insurance reimbursements and public sector contracts.

Product overview

AWO Bremen is a social welfare organization (Arbeiterwohlfahrt Kreisverband Hansestadt Bremen e.V.) offering a comprehensive portfolio of social services through over 100 facilities. The organization operates as a multi-service provider rather than a unified software product. Core service categories include: Children & Family Services (Kinder + Familie) covering KiTas, youth facilities, and holiday programs; Elderly Care (Pflege & Service für Ältere) including home care, day care, and 5 residential care homes; Addiction & Disability Services (Sucht – Psychiatrie – Behindertenhilfe) with outpatient and residential support; and Migration & Refugee Services (Zugewanderte & Geflüchtete) with counseling and housing. Notable digital offerings include the Kita-Anmeldekiosk (kindergarten enrollment kiosk) and the Jobs portal. Community programs include 'Der rote Faden für den Ruhestand' for retirees and 'Uni der 3. Generation' for senior education. The organization employs approximately 2,100 staff serving 19,300 clients with support from 2,700 volunteers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Der rote Faden für den Ruhestand: Event and orientation program for retirees providing cultural, educational and social activities
• Uni der 3. Generation
• Kreisjugendwerk
• Respekt Coaches

Products and services

• Kinder + Familie (Children & Family Services) Comprehensive child and family services including KiTas (childcare centers), early intervention services (IFF), elementary school programs, and the Kita-Anmeldekiosk for daycare registration. Designed for parents and families in Bremen needing childcare and family support.
• Jugend (Youth Services) Youth services including recreational facilities (Jugendfreizeiteinrichtungen), residential and outpatient youth welfare, Respekt Coaches anti-violence program, Best Life youth program, youth migration service, and Kreisjugendwerk holiday programs. For adolescents and young people in Bremen.
• Frauenhaus (Women's Shelter) Emergency shelter and support services for women and their children experiencing domestic violence. Provides safe accommodation, counseling, and advocacy in Bremen.
• Pflege & Service für Ältere (Care & Services for the Elderly) Comprehensive elderly care including home care, personal assistance, short-term and respite care, care consultation, day care, and five residential care facilities (Rosmarie-Nemitz-Haus, Haus Sparer Dank, Ella-Ehlers-Haus, Haus Reuterstraße, Heinrich-Albertz-Haus). For older people needing nursing and assisted living in Bremen.
• Sucht – Psychiatrie – Behindertenhilfe (Addiction – Psychiatry – Disability Services) Services for people with addiction disorders, mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and physical disabilities including outpatient support (Ambulante Teilhabebegleitung), housing facilities (Betreutes Wohnen), and day care centers (Tagesförderstätten). For affected individuals in Bremen.
• Zugewanderte & Geflüchtete (Immigrants & Refugees) Integration services including migration counseling for adults (Migrationsberatung), refugee counseling (Beratungsstelle für Geflüchtete), asylum procedure counseling (Asylverfahrensberatung), housing facilities (Übergangswohnheime), and the Landeskoordination für Migration. For immigrants and refugees in Bremen.
• Freiwilligendienste (Volunteer Services) Voluntary social year (FSJ) and Federal Volunteer Service (BFD) programs placing young people in service roles across AWO Bremen facilities.
• Ferienfreizeiten (Holiday Camps) Holiday programs for children and families including Ferien ohne Koffer in-city holiday program, recreation at Unisee, and holiday care for AWO members.
• Nachbarschaftshilfe & Alltagsassistenz (Neighborhood Help and Everyday Assistance) Neighborhood help and everyday assistance services through AWO Bremen's Service Centers (DLZ) supporting elderly and disabled individuals living independently in Bremen.
• Jobportal (Job Portal) Online job portal for recruiting staff at AWO Bremen, featuring current job listings, Ausbildungsplätze (apprenticeships), and volunteer positions across all facilities and service areas.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving 19,300 customers/clients who trust AWO
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• AWO BundesverbandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational AWO umbrella organization providing standards, guidelines, and support for all regional AWO associations including AWO Bremen.
• AWO Landesverband BremencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level AWO organization coordinating activities across Bremen state, including AWO Bremen and AWO Bremerhaven.
• AOK Bremen/BremerhavenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth insurance partnership for free caregiver training programs (Pflegekurse nach § 45 SGBXI) offered to AOK-insured family caregivers.
• Jugendbildungsstätte Bremen - Lidice-Haus gGmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKorporatives Mitglied (corporate member) - Youth education center and international youth exchange provider.
• Nordic Campus Berufsbildungswerk BremenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKorporatives Mitglied - Provides training and qualification for young people with disabilities.
• IBS - Institut für Berufs- und Sozialpädagogik gGmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKorporatives Mitglied - Educational institute for professional and social pedagogy.
• Verein Nachbarschaftshaus Bremen e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKorporatives Mitglied - Community center and socio-cultural activities.
• AWO Kreisverband BremerhavenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated AWO regional organization in Bremerhaven, part of the broader AWO network.
• AWO LifebalanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAWO subsidiary offering work-life balance services.
• Bundesjugendwerk der AWOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational youth wing of AWO for youth engagement.
• AWO InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAWO international development and humanitarian aid arm.
• AWO Zukunftsforum FamilieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAWO Germany family policy forum.
• Aktion Deutschland hilft e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman aid alliance for international disaster relief.
• LAG - LandesArbeitsGemeinschaft der Freien Wohlfahrtspflege in BremenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState working group of free welfare organizations in Bremen for coordination and advocacy.
• Diks - Demenz Informations- und KoordinierungsstelleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDementia information and coordination center in Bremen.
• GEWOBAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing association developing the Seehöfe-Quartier in Huckelriede where AWO Bremen is establishing a WG for younger care-dependent people.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Malteser Hilfsdienst e.V. (Bremen): Malteser is a Catholic welfare organization running comparable services in Bremen, including Pflegedienste, youth migration services, and integration programs. Competes with AWO Bremen for the same statutory insurance reimbursements and government contracts.
• AWO Bremerhaven: Sister AWO Kreisverband serving the neighboring city of Bremerhaven. Operates the same service portfolio (KiTas, Pflege, Sucht, Migration) under the same AWO Landesverband Bremen, offering a directly comparable model and a natural benchmark for AWO Bremen's operational performance.
• Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. (Landesverband Bremen): Johanniter is a major German welfare and care organization with a regional presence in Bremen. Operates similar elderly care (ambulanter Pflegedienst, Tagespflege), youth services, and refugee programs, competing directly for public contracts and skilled caregivers.
• Diakonie Bremen e.V. Diakonie is the Protestant counterpart to AWO and a fellow member of the LAG Freie Wohlfahrtspflege Bremen. Provides identical social services portfolio (Kinder, Jugend, Pflege, Sucht, Migration) in Bremen, often through affiliated Kirchengemeinden, with comparable scale and similar funding mix.
• Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB) Bremen: ASB is the sixth member of the LAG Freie Wohlfahrtspflege in Bremen and runs Pflegedienste, Hilfen für Menschen mit Behinderung, and refugee support. Competes with AWO Bremen on the same public tenders in the same Bremen market.
• Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband Bremen: Umbrella association of independent non-profit social service providers in Bremen. Member organizations deliver elderly care, disability services, youth welfare, and migration aid, directly competing with AWO Bremen for public contracts and skilled labor.
• DRK Kreisverband Bremen e.V. The German Red Cross chapter in Bremen offers directly comparable services: elderly care, youth services, refugee aid, and ambulance/social services. Competes with AWO Bremen for the same public contracts and skilled care workers in the same city.
• Caritasverband Bremen e.V. Caritas is one of the six major German welfare organizations (Freie Wohlfahrtspflege) and the most direct peer to AWO Bremen. It operates an overlapping portfolio of KiTas, elderly care (stationäre Pflege, ambulanter Dienst), disability services, refugee aid, and family counseling in Bremen, competing for the same public tenders and donor dollars.

Emerging players

• AWO Berlin Kreisverband Süd-Ost e.V. Another AWO Kreisverband operating similar services (KiTas, Pflege, Sucht, Migration) in another German city. Provides a comparable operating model and case study for cross-regional AWO performance benchmarking and shared back-office/scale opportunities.
• AWO München (Kreisverband München-Stadt): A larger AWO Kreisverband in a different metropolitan market, operating KiTas, Pflege, and migration services. Comparable governance and service portfolio, providing useful scale benchmarks and best-practice exchange across the AWO Bundesverband network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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