What Caritasverband Paderborn does

Caritasverband Paderborn e.V. is a Catholic non-profit welfare organization registered as a German eingetragener Verein (e.V.) and affiliated with the Archdiocese of Paderborn (Erzbistum Paderborn). It operates as the regional arm of the national German Caritas confederation within the Kreis Paderborn region of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The organization employs approximately 1,200 staff across 47 specialized departments (Fachdienste) and is led by a board chaired by Patrick Wilk, with Tobias Berghoff as board member and Deputy Chairman of the national VKAD association.

The service portfolio is organized into three operating pillars plus digital services: (1) Care, Health & Counseling (Pflege, Gesundheit & Beratung), including residential care (Wohnen mit Pflege), assisted living, senior shared housing, ambulatory services, home pediatric nursing, palliative care, 7 day care facilities, short-term care, outpatient psychiatric care, dementia specialist services, a 24/7 emergency call center (Hausnotrufzentrale), household assistance (CariFair), and the Tobit hospice service; (2) Addiction, Integration & Support (Sucht, Integration & Hilfen), including addiction counseling, debt and insolvency counseling, [U25] youth suicide prevention, and the MiCado migration and integration specialist department; and (3) Children, Youth & Families (Kinder, Jugend & Familien), including family counseling, inclusive kindergartens, school supervision, and youth programs. The only disclosed digital product is an online appointment booking tool (termine.caritas-pb.de), and the website is partially compliant with BITV 2.0 accessibility standards.

The business model is a hybrid of regulated social services delivery and charitable operations. Revenue derives from three streams: (a) statutory nursing care insurance reimbursements and government service fees (Pflegesätze, Leistungsentgelte, Zuschüsse); (b) Catholic Church subsidies through the parent Archdiocese; and (c) individual donations and charitable contributions for projects not covered by statutory funding. Care rates are regulated by German nursing care law and negotiated with insurance providers and government bodies. Services are marketed through a multi-channel presence including a website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok (nextgen.caritas), press releases, a podcast, and community events. The organization is regionally certified in the Gemeinwohl-Ökonomie (Common Good Economy) framework and has been repeatedly recognized as a Familienfreundliches Unternehmen (Family-Friendly Company) in Kreis Paderborn, including in 2021 and 2023.

Name

Caritasverband Paderborn

Legal name

Caritasverband Paderborn e.V.

Website

https://caritas-pb.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Caritasverband Paderborn e.V. is a Catholic non-profit welfare organization operating 47 specialized departments in the Paderborn region of Germany, delivering elderly care, family and youth services, addiction counseling, and migration support to individuals and families through approximately 1,200 staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Welfare and Elderly Care Services

NAICS

Home Health Care Services (62161), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Care & ADL Assistance (bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility) (HLADAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Symptom & Pain Management In-Home (Palliative Clinical Visits) (HSABAFAG), Post-Diagnosis Transition & Hospital-to-Home Dementia Support (HSABAEAL), End-of-Life Emotional & Spiritual Support (Chaplaincy/Counseling) In-Home (HSABAFAH), Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC), Financial Assistance & Benefits Navigation Services (BPAGAEAK)

Keywords

• Elderly care services
• Home nursing care
• Social counseling services
• Family welfare services
• Migration support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Paderborn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (Pflegesätze, Leistungsentgelte, Zuschüsse): Funded through statutory nursing care insurance (Pflegeversicherung), government subsidies, and service fees regulated by care legislation.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donations and sponsorships support additional projects, individual assistance, food vouchers, and counseling services not covered by government funding.
3. Church Subsidies (Caritasverband): As part of the Catholic Caritas network, receives support from the Church to fund operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Caritasverband Paderborn e.V. delivers a comprehensive range of social welfare and care services across four pillars: elderly care and nursing (residential, ambulatory, day, short-term, palliative, psychiatric, dementia, hospice); counseling and crisis support (addiction, debt, youth suicide prevention [U25], social hardship); migration and integration services (MiCado); and family, youth, and children's services (family counseling, inclusive kindergartens, school care). Services are delivered directly to individuals and families through 47 specialized departments across the Paderborn district.

Product overview

Caritasverband Paderborn is a social services organization operating 47 specialized departments with approximately 1,200 employees. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of integrated care and social services organized into four main areas: (1) Pflege, Gesundheit & Beratung (Care, Health & Counseling) covering senior living, home care, day care, palliative care, dementia support, emergency call services, and hospice; (2) Sucht, Integration & Hilfen (Addiction, Integration & Support) including addiction counseling, debt advice, youth crisis intervention, suicide prevention [U25], and migration services (MiCado); (3) Kinder, Jugend & Familien (Children, Youth & Families) with family counseling, inclusive daycare, school care, and youth programs; and (4) Digital services including online appointment booking. The services are delivered through residential facilities, outpatient services, and community-based programs across the Paderborn district.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MiCado – Fachdienst für Integration und Migration: Specialized migration and integration service
• ADA – Servicestelle Antidiskriminierungsarbeit
• Caritasverband für das Erzbistum Paderborn e.V.

Products and services

• Wohnen mit Pflege (Senior Living with Care) Residential care facilities providing professional nursing care for elderly individuals who require ongoing support. Targeted at seniors needing full-time care in the Paderborn district.
• Wohnen mit Service (Living with Service) Assisted living arrangements providing support services while preserving independence for seniors in the Paderborn region.
• Senioren WGs (Senior Shared Living) Supervised shared housing (Betreute Senioren-Wohngemeinschaften) that enables elderly individuals to lead self-determined lives with everyday support.
• Ambulante Dienste (Outpatient Services) Home-based nursing and care services delivered at patients' residences, including general nursing, psychiatric care, palliative care, and pediatric home nursing throughout the Paderborn district.
• Häusliche Kinderkrankenpflege (Home Pediatric Care) Specialized nursing care delivered in the home for sick children, supporting families caring for ill children in the Paderborn region.
• Ambulanter Palliativpflegedienst (Outpatient Palliative Care) Palliative care services providing comfort and support for terminally ill patients at home or in their care setting.
• Tagespflegehäuser (Day Care) Day care facilities for elderly individuals providing structured activities, social interaction, and professional care during daytime hours across 7 locations in the Paderborn district.
• Kurzzeitpflege (Short-term Care) Temporary care services for up to four weeks annually, providing relief for family caregivers or post-hospital recovery. The Pflegekasse (nursing care insurance fund) covers up to four weeks per year.
• Ambulante Psychiatrische Pflege (Outpatient Psychiatric Care) Psychiatric nursing services for individuals with mental health conditions, delivered in home and community settings.
• Fachstelle Demenz (Dementia Specialist) Specialized counseling and support services for individuals with dementia and their families, including advice, caregiver relief, and care planning.
• Hausnotrufzentrale (Emergency Call Center) 24/7 emergency response system for elderly and vulnerable individuals living independently, providing immediate contact and dispatch of help when needed.
• CariFair Support services providing assistance with household tasks for elderly or disabled individuals to enable them to remain in their homes.
• Ambulanter Hospizdienst Tobit (Tobit Hospice Service) Hospice services providing end-of-life care, grief support, and accompaniment for patients and families.
• Suchtkrankenhilfe (Addiction Support) Counseling and support services for individuals struggling with addiction, including prevention and treatment guidance.
• Schuldner- und Insolvenzberatung (Debt and Insolvency Counseling) Financial counseling services helping individuals manage debt, navigate insolvency proceedings, and stabilize their financial situation.
• [U25] Paderborn (Youth Suicide Prevention) Crisis intervention and suicide prevention services specifically for young people under 25 in the Paderborn region.
• MiCado – Fachdienst für Integration und Migration Migration and integration services assisting immigrants and refugees with settling in Germany, including counseling, language support, and integration guidance.
• Beratungsstelle für Eltern, Kinder und Jugendliche Family counseling center providing therapeutic and advisory support for parents, children, and adolescents facing family challenges.
• Inklusive Kindertagesstätten (Inclusive Daycare Centers) Inclusive childcare facilities accommodating children with and without disabilities, providing integrated early childhood education and care.
• Ukraine-Hilfe Spendenprojekt Humanitarian aid initiative supporting people affected by the Ukraine war through donations and Caritas coordination.
• Online-Terminbuchung (Online Appointment Booking) Digital appointment scheduling tool (termine.caritas-pb.de) enabling users to book appointments online for Caritas services without regard to office hours.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 80% of care-dependent people are cared for at home (ambulatory care)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ADA – Servicestelle Antidiskriminierungsarbeit (Anti-Discrimination Service)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerADA is the anti-discrimination service within the Caritasverband Paderborn, working on anti-racism initiatives and discrimination prevention. Co-organizes International Weeks Against Racism with the Democracy Office.
• DemokratieBüro 'Vielfalt lieben' Kreis PaderborncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with Caritas to organize the International Weeks Against Racism (16-29 March 2026) under the motto '100% Human Dignity - Together Against Racism and Right-Wing Extremism'.
• Stiftung für die Internationalen Wochen gegen RassismusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiator of the International Weeks Against Racism; provides framework and support for local activities.
• Verband katholischer Altenhilfe in Deutschland (VKAD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVKAD is the association of Catholic elderly care in Germany. Tobias Berghoff (Caritasverband Paderborn Vorstand) serves as Deputy Chairman. VKAD advocates for policy positions affecting Catholic care providers.
• Caritasverband für das Erzbisum Paderborn e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization of the Caritasverband Paderborn within the Catholic Archdiocese of Paderborn.
• MiCado – Fachdienst für Integration und MigrationcoreOthersMigration and integration service within the Caritasverband Paderborn, providing specialized support for migrants and refugees.
• Kreismuseum WewelsburgminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMuseum partner for cultural events and anti-racism initiatives.
• Katholisches Datenschutzzentrum DortmundminorOthersDiocesan data protection authority for the Archdiocese of Paderborn.
• Bank für Kirche und Caritas Paderborn eG (BKC)coreOthersBanking partner for Church and Caritas operations; provides donation accounts and financial services.
• Sparkasse PaderbornminorOthersRegional savings bank serving as banking partner for operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Diakonie Deutschland: Largest Protestant welfare confederation in Germany, operating the same church-affiliated welfare model (elder care, family/youth services, counselling, integration) across federal states — the closest secular-parallel peer to the Caritas network.
• Kursana Care (Dussmann Group): Private operator of residential and ambulatory senior care homes across Germany — direct competitor for Pflegesatz-funded capacity in the same catchment and service categories.
• Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (DRK): German Red Cross operates regional associations providing nursing care, family services, migration support and crisis intervention — comparable welfare-services portfolio and regional association governance.
• Malteser Hilfsdienst: Catholic-affiliated aid organisation delivering ambulatory care, hospice, emergency services and social support across Germany — highly comparable delivery model and faith-based positioning to Caritas.
• Alloheim Senioren-Residenzen: One of Germany's largest private senior care operators with residential, ambulatory and dementia offerings — directly comparable delivery model in the same statutory funding environment.
• AWO Bundesverband: Arbeiterwohlfahrt operates a nationwide federation of regional associations delivering elderly care, youth/family services, migration counselling and social assistance — directly comparable service mix and regional association structure.
• Pro Seniore / Charleston: Large private German senior care operator offering residential, ambulatory and short-term care — directly comparable service portfolio to Caritas's elder-care lines, with private-sector economics.
• Caritasverband Köln: Sister regional Caritas association operating the same statutory-funded elder care, family and integration services under the German Caritas umbrella — most direct peer at the regional-association level.
• Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe: Protestant-affiliated welfare organisation delivering ambulatory nursing, hospice, Hausnotruf emergency call services and youth programmes — strong overlap in elder-care and emergency-response lines.

Broad incumbents

• Caritas Deutschland: National Caritas confederation and parent governance body for regional Caritasverbände including Paderborn — broader portfolio and policy role than any single regional association.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCFOjNf8cQvpQXU1x4oqX6Hg
• Facebookde-de.facebook.com/caritasverband.paderborn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/111408062
• Instagraminstagram.com/caritasverband_paderborn
• TikToktiktok.com/@nextgen.caritas

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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