Heilpädagogisches Zentrum Pfaffenhofen

What Heilpädagogisches Zentrum Pfaffenhofen does

Heilpädagogisches Zentrum Pfaffenhofen (HPZ) is a non-profit social services organization (gemeinnützige GmbH) headquartered in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, Bavaria, Germany. Founded in 1970 under the parent association "Verein 'Hilfe für das behinderte Kind' e.V." by Adolf Rebl, the organization provides a vertically integrated continuum of educational, therapeutic, and care services for children, youth, and young adults with disabilities across the Pfaffenhofen region. The portfolio spans early intervention (Frühförderung) for ages 0–6, three special-education schools (Adolf-Rebl-Schule for intellectual disabilities ages 3–19, Anna-Kittenbacher-Schule for language/learning/behavior needs, and Anton-von-Bucher-Schule in Geisenfeld), five Heilpädagogische Tagesstätten (HPT) day-care facilities covering roughly 104 children in 13 groups of 8 places each, and an "Offene Hilfen" (Open Assistance) community outreach program.

The organization's underlying technology stack is minimal and non-proprietary — it relies on standard Joomla-based website content management for its facility subdomains and conventional office software for administration, with no identified digital health, telehealth, or assistive-technology platforms. Operationally, the organization employs 251–500 staff across 4–5 sites (4 addresses in Pfaffenhofen and 1 in Geisenfeld) and coordinates multidisciplinary teams spanning pedagogy, physiotherapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, psychology, music therapy, and art therapy.

Revenue is primarily funded through public-sector social welfare: the Bezirk Oberbayern (Upper Bavaria district authority) channels Eingliederungshilfe (reintegration assistance) payments to HPZ after families apply via the Jugendamt (youth welfare office). Supplementary revenue comes from health insurance reimbursements (Krankenkassen) for medical therapies and nominal parental contributions equivalent to "häusliche Ersparnis" (household savings, mostly meal costs). Go-to-market is community-led, with referrals sourced from pediatricians, educators, and social workers rather than paid marketing. The model is operationally high-volume-low-margin and dependent on a single regional government payer.

Name

Heilpädagogisches Zentrum Pfaffenhofen

Legal name

Heilpädagogisches Zentrum gemeinnützige GmbH

Website

https://hpz-paf.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Heilpädagogisches Zentrum Pfaffenhofen is a Bavarian non-profit (gGmbH) providing integrated educational, therapeutic, and day-care services for children and youth (ages 0–19) with disabilities, funded primarily by Bezirk Oberbayern and operated across three schools, five HPT facilities, and an early-intervention program in the Pfaffenhofen region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education and Disability Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSAAAIAC

Down Syndrome & Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Childcare

Home & Personal Services/Childcare, Babysitting & Nanny Services/Special Needs & Inclusive Childcare Services

SECONDARYHSAAAIAG

Medical Complexity & Medically Fragile Childcare (G-tube, trach, seizure care)

Home & Personal Services/Childcare, Babysitting & Nanny Services/Special Needs & Inclusive Childcare Services

Keywords

• Special education services
• Therapeutic day care
• Early childhood intervention
• Disability support services
• Inclusive education

Headquarters

HQ city

Pfaffenhofen An Der Ilm

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Social Services Funding: Primary funding comes from Bezirk Oberbayern (Upper Bavaria district authority) through Eingliederungshilfe (reintegration assistance) social welfare payments. Parents apply for these services through the youth welfare office.
2. Parent Contributions: Parents pay only nominal costs equivalent to home savings (häusliche Ersparnis), primarily for meals. Additional small contributions may be requested for special activities.
3. Health Insurance Services: Medical therapies such as physiotherapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy are billed to health insurance companies (Krankenkassen).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Heilpädagogisches Zentrum Pfaffenhofen (HPZ) is a non-profit operator of integrated special education and disability services for children, adolescents, and young adults in the Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm and Geisenfeld region of Bavaria, Germany. It runs three special-education schools (Adolf-Rebl-Schule, Anna-Kittenbacher-Schule, Anton-von-Bucher-Schule), five therapeutic day-care facilities (HPT an der Adolf-Rebl-Schule, HPT Sonnenschein, HPT Geisenfeld, HPT Zauberstein, HPT Regenbogen), an early-intervention center (Frühförderung), and an open disability assistance program (Offene Hilfen).

Product overview

Heilpädagogisches Zentrum Pfaffenhofen is a non-profit organization (gGmbH) affiliated with the association 'Hilfe für das behinderte Kind' e.V., providing a comprehensive network of educational and therapeutic services for children, adolescents, and young adults with disabilities. The organization operates as a unified portfolio of interconnected services including: two types of schools (Adolf-Rebl-Schule for intellectual disabilities and Anna-Kittenbacher-Schule for language/learning/behavior needs, plus Anton-von-Bucher-Schule in Geisenfeld), early intervention services (Frühförderung), open assistance programs (Offene Hilfen) for community integration, and five Heilpädagogische Tagesstätten (HPT) - therapeutic day care facilities serving different age groups and needs (HPT Sonnenschein for preschool, HPT an der Adolf-Rebl-Schule for intellectual disabilities with 104 total places, HPT Zauberstein, HPT Regenbogen, and HPT Geisenfeld). These services work collaboratively with shared resources, common financing through Bezirk Oberbayern, and coordinated care approaches to support holistic child development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Offene Hilfen: Open disability services providing counseling and support for community participation
• Frühförderung
• Adolf-Rebl-Schule
• Anna-Kittenbacher-Schule
• Anton-von-Bucher-Schule
• HPT (Heilpädagogische Tagesstätten)
• HPT Regenbogen
• HPT Zauberstein
• HPT Sonnenschein
• HPT Geisenfeld
• HPT an der Adolf-Rebl-Schule

Products and services

• Frühförderung (Early Intervention) Early intervention service for children with (threatened) disabilities aged 0-6 years, providing optimal developmental support through multidisciplinary professionals across various disciplines.
• Offene Hilfen (Open Assistance) Services enabling community participation for people with disabilities, providing counseling, support, and relief services for affected families; serves as a contact point for disability-related advice.
• Adolf-Rebl-Schule School for children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities aged 3-19 years, strengthening abilities and skills for managing life with a disability and promoting social integration.
• Anna-Kittenbacher-Schule School for children with special educational needs in language, learning, and behavior, enabling school-leaving qualifications according to individual performance level; offers consultation on special-education diagnostics and support.
• Anton-von-Bucher-Schule School in Geisenfeld supporting children and youth through school completion; offers Mobile Sonderpädagogische Hilfe (MSH) and Mobile Sonderpädagogische Dienste (MSD), with youth social work promoting holistic personality development considering physical, mental, intellectual, and family background.
• HPT an der Adolf-Rebl-Schule Therapeutic day-care facility with 13 groups of 8 places each (approximately 104 places) for children, youth, and young adults with intellectual disabilities. Offers individual support plans and active parental involvement in the care process.
• HPT Sonnenschein Therapeutic day care for preschool children aged 3-6 years with special needs in the social-emotional area, focusing on behavioral issues and developmental delays alongside general developmental support.
• HPT Geisenfeld Therapeutic day-care facility for children with social-emotional issues, general developmental delays, school difficulties, and significant parenting challenges. Supports families through counseling offerings and trust-based cooperation.
• HPT Zauberstein Therapeutic day care for children and adolescents aged 6-14 with behavioral issues, emotional problems, developmental disorders, and family or school difficulties. Supports families through counseling and trust-based cooperation.
• HPT Regenbogen Therapeutic day care with 8 places for children in school age up to 14 years, providing socio-pedagogical and therapeutic support to strengthen families through individually developed care plans, working on social learning and school-based support with a holistic and systemic approach.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Local Bus Company PartnerminorOthersA local bus company provides transportation services for children attending HPT facilities. Children are transported from school to HPT and home during school terms, and from home during holidays. Vehicles are minibuses with escort personnel (Busbegleitung). This transportation partnership ensures children can attend HPT services even if parents cannot provide transport.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Lebenshilfe Pfaffenhofen / Lebenshilfe Bayern: Lebenshilfe is the largest German federation of providers for people with intellectual disabilities, operating schools, workshops, housing, and early-intervention services across Bavaria. Lebenshilfe Pfaffenhofen is a direct local peer running comparable Förderschule and Frühförderung services in the same region.
• Lebenshilfe Werk Oberbayern: Lebenshilfe Werk Oberbayern delivers comparable inclusive education, HPT, and Frühförderung services in the same Upper Bavarian catchment, making it a direct peer for funding and referrals.
• St. Vitus Werk GmbH: St. Vitus Werk is a Bavarian Träger of Heilpädagogische Tagesstätten, special schools, and residential disability services, operating a comparable heilpädagogisch service model to HPZ Pfaffenhofen.
• Heilpädagogisches Zentrum (HPZ) Munich / other regional HPZs: Sister HPZ organizations across Bavaria (e.g., HPZ München, HPZ Augsburg) operate essentially the same Träger model with Förderschulen, HPTs, and Frühförderung. They are direct functional peers sharing the same reimbursement framework.
• Caritasverband Pfaffenhofen: Caritas is one of the largest German welfare operators and runs comparable disability, youth-welfare, and family-support services in the same Bavarian district. It competes for the same Bezirk Oberbayern funding pool and referral streams.
• Sozialwerk Pfaffenhofen: Local/regional social-services nonprofit in the Pfaffenhofen area providing complementary family and disability support; competes for the same district contracts and referral pipelines.
• Diakonie Pfaffenhofen / Diakonie Bayern: Diakonie, the Protestant welfare umbrella, operates special-education, youth, and disability services across Bavaria and in the Pfaffenhofen region. It is a direct regional competitor for the same Eingliederungshilfe-funded services.

Broad incumbents

• Regens Wagner Stiftung: Regens Wagner is a large Bavarian Catholic foundation operating special schools, residential homes, and workshops for people with disabilities. It is a broader incumbent offering overlapping heilpädagogisch services across many districts.
• KJF Kinder- und Jugendhilfe (Katholische Jugendfürsorge): KJF is a major Bavarian Catholic youth-welfare provider operating special-education schools, HPTs, and early-intervention services. It is a broader incumbent with overlapping services but a wider regional footprint.

Others

• Bezirk Oberbayern (purchaser perspective): Bezirk Oberbayern is the primary commissioning authority for Eingliederungshilfe and Heilpädagogische Tagesstätten in the region. Included as an ecosystem counterpart rather than a competitor — it sets the rules and funding envelope under which HPZ and its peers operate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries10 records

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