German Child Protection Association

What German Child Protection Association does

Der Kinderschutzbund Landesverband Sachsen e.V. is the Saxon state-level association of the German Child Protection Association (Deutscher Kinderschutzbund), a registered non-profit (eingetragener Verein) founded in April 1990 and headquartered at Hamburger Straße 39b in Dresden. Its core function is the qualification, continuing education and certification of child-protection professionals — social workers, educators, school staff and daycare personnel — against the requirements of §8a SGB VIII and related German child-welfare statutes, alongside family-strengthening programs such as 'Starke Eltern – Starke Kinder®'. Customers span public Jugendämter, schools, daycare centers (Kindertagesstätten), residential youth welfare facilities (Hilfen zur Erziehung), medical facilities, and parents/families across the Free State of Saxony.

The organization's product surface combines classroom-based seminars, certificate programs and process-consultation services with a Moodle-based e-learning platform (moodle.dksb-sachsen.de) that delivers asynchronous online courses and a Zoom-enabled synchronous channel. Flagship programs include 'Kinder in guten Händen®' (school and daycare training), the 'BLAUER ELEFANT' institutional quality seal, the 'Orientierungskatalog für Fachkräfte in Kita' reflection tool, and the Servicestelle Gewaltprävention Sachsen violence-prevention service center. Three registered trademarks (Kinder in guten Händen®, Starke Eltern – Starke Kinder®, BLAUER ELEFANT) underpin the brand, and certifications are issued via the Liga der Freien Wohlfahrtspflege im Freistaat Sachsen. Distribution is supported by 18 local DKSB member associations across Saxony, nested within the national 410+ local / 16 state association federation.

The revenue model is a non-profit mix of three streams: government grants (Sächsisches Staatsministerium für Soziales und gesellschaftlichen Zusammenhalt, accounting for more than 10% of the annual budget), professional-services fees from training and certification courses (priced from €20 per online module up to €1,100 per multi-module certificate program), and donations and Bußgelder. Day-to-day operations are run by a small core staff of 10 permanent employees under Geschäftsführer Olaf Boye, with an 8-member volunteer board providing governance. The entity is recognized as gemeinnützig by Finanzamt Dresden, is a member of the Initiative Transparente Zivilgesellschaft, and is affiliated with partners including AGJF Sachsen, EHS Dresden, KJRS, Nummer gegen Kummer, Elterntelefon, Sportjugend Sachsen, Lebenshilfe Sachsen and the Sächsische Landeszentrale für politische Bildung.

Name

German Child Protection Association

Legal name

Der Kinderschutzbund Landesverband Sachsen e.V.

Website

https://kinderschutzbund-sachsen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Der Kinderschutzbund Landesverband Sachsen e.V. is the Saxon state association of the German Child Protection Association, qualifying and certifying child-protection professionals across schools, daycare, youth welfare and healthcare through seminars, certificate programs and a Moodle e-learning platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Protection Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

IEP/504 Planning, Case Management & Compliance (EDAJAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family Advocacy, Parent Training & Support Services (EDAJAKAK), Wraparound Student Support & Case Management Services (At-Risk K–12) (EDAJAEAJ), Compliance, Risk & Audit Support Services (EHS, Title IX/Clery Support, Policy Admin) (EDAEALAK)

Keywords

• Child protection services
• Professional training programs
• Child welfare education
• Family support services
• E-learning certification courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Dresden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Primary funding from Sächsisches Staatsministerium für Soziales und gesellschaftlichen Zusammenhalt (Saxon State Ministry for Social Affairs and Social Cohesion) according to applicable funding guidelines. Represents more than 10% of total annual budget.
2. Training and Seminar Fees: Revenue from professional development courses and certificate programs ranging from €20 to €1,100 per course. Includes qualification programs for 'insoweit erfahrene Fachkraft' and process consultant certifications.
3. Donations and Fines: Donations, fines (Bußgelder), and other miscellaneous income used to cover co-financing requirements and fund additional projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Der Kinderschutzbund Landesverband Sachsen e.V. delivers professional qualification programs, certification courses, and continuing education for child protection specialists, educators, social workers, and institutional child welfare staff. Offerings are delivered through in-person seminars in Dresden, online Zoom sessions, and a Moodle-based e-learning platform, covering topics such as child protection procedures under §8a SGB VIII, risk assessment, protection concepts, and violence prevention. The organization also operates support programs for parents and families, including the 'Starke Eltern – Starke Kinder' parent education program.

Product overview

The German Child Protection Association (Kinderschutzbund Landesverband Sachsen e.V.) is a non-profit organization providing education and training services rather than a traditional tech product company. Its offerings consist of a Moodle-based e-learning platform, classroom-based training courses, and certification programs for child protection professionals. Core programs include 'Kinder in guten Händen' for schools and kindergartens, 'Blauer Elefant' quality seal, and 'Starke Eltern – Starke Kinder' parent education. The organization also provides the 'Orientierungskatalog für Fachkräfte in Kita' reflection tool, the 'Servicestelle Gewaltprävention Sachsen' violence prevention service, process consultation for protection concepts, and various professional qualification programs leading to recognized certificates from the Liga der Freien Wohlfahrtspflege Sachsen.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BLAUER ELEFANT: A quality seal/certification program for child protection in institutions, run by the organization.
• Kinder in guten Händen
• Starke Eltern - Starke Kinder

Products and services

• E-Learning Platform (Moodle-based) A Moodle-based e-learning platform offering online courses for professional development in child protection, including qualifications for process consultants, educators, and child protection specialists. Targets child protection professionals across Saxony.
• Kinder in guten Händen A comprehensive child protection training program for schools, kindergartens, and daycare facilities teaching professionals how to recognize and respond to child welfare concerns. Targets educational professionals across Saxony.
• BLAUER ELEFANT Quality Seal A quality seal and certification program for child welfare institutions, ensuring safe environments for children in institutional settings. Targets child welfare institutions, schools, and care providers.
• Starke Eltern – Starke Kinder A parent education and empowerment program providing courses and resources to strengthen family relationships and parenting skills. Targets parents and families across Saxony.
• Fort- und Weiterbildungsveranstaltungen (Professional Training Courses) Professional training courses covering topics such as child protection, handling challenging behavior, trauma-informed care, institutional child welfare, and protection concept development. Targets educators, social workers, and childcare professionals.
• Orientierungskatalog für Fachkräfte in Kita A reflection tool and catalog for kindergarten professionals to assess and guide pedagogical behavior and ensure child welfare in daycare settings. Targets daycare staff and kindergarten leadership.
• Servicestelle Gewaltprävention Sachsen A specialized service center providing violence prevention resources, training, and support for professionals working with children and youth in Saxony. Targets professionals and institutions dealing with violence prevention.
• Prozessberatung für Schutzkonzepte Process consultation services to help institutions develop and implement comprehensive child protection concepts in compliance with legal requirements (SGB VIII, UBSKM-Gesetz). Targets institutions developing protection concepts.
• Qualifizierungen für Kinderschutzfachkräfte (Child Protection Specialist Qualifications) Qualification programs including 'Insoweit erfahrene Fachkraft' (experienced child protection specialist) and 'Fachkraft im institutionellen Kinderschutz' (institutional child protection specialist) certifications. Targets child and youth welfare professionals in Saxony.
• Webshop Online shop offering educational materials, resources, and merchandise related to child protection and the organization's programs. Targets professionals and the general public.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 410 local DKSB associations and 16 state associations across Germany form the largest child protection network in the country

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Deutscher Kinderschutzbund BundesverbandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990National umbrella organization for Der Kinderschutzbund federation. DKSB Sachsen is one of 16 state associations affiliated with the Bundesverband, which coordinates 410+ local associations nationwide.
• AGJF Sachsen (Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Jugendförderung)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on youth welfare and child protection initiatives in Saxony. AGJF Sachsen is the working group for youth promotion in the state.
• EHS Dresden (Evangelische Hochschule)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner providing academic perspective and research collaboration on child welfare topics. The Protestant University of Applied Sciences Dresden.
• KJRS (Kinder- und Jugendring Sachsen e.V.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization representing child and youth interests in Saxony. Collaboration on advocacy and policy development.
• Nummer gegen Kummer (Kinder- und Jugendtelefon)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational helpline for children and youth, providing confidential counseling services. DKSB Sachsen supports this service as part of child protection network.
• ElterntelefoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent helpline service providing advice and support for parents. Part of the Nummer gegen Kummer network.
• Sportjugend SachsenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth sports organization in Saxony. Collaboration on child protection training for sports organizations ('Ansprechperson Schutzkonzepte Sport').
• Initiative Transparente ZivilgesellschaftminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransparency initiative by Transparency International Germany. DKSB Sachsen has signed the initiative, committing to publish key organizational information for public accountability.
• Sächsische Landeszentrale für politische BildungminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState center for political education in Saxony. Co-host of specialist events such as 'Sichere Orte für Kinder' conference.
• Lebenshilfe SachsenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization for people with disabilities. Expert contributor to training on child protection for children with disabilities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Deutscher Kinderschutzbund Bundesverband: National umbrella organization coordinating 410+ local and 16 state DKSB associations. Most direct peer given that DKSB Sachsen is a state-level member of this federation and operates with the same mandate, brand, and program portfolio.
• Nummer gegen Kummer e.V. National helpline provider for children, youth, and parents; listed as a strategic partner of DKSB Sachsen. Operates adjacent child protection services (counseling, parental support) and integrates with the same Nummer-gegen-Kummer network.
• DKSB Landesverband Nordrhein-Westfalen: Largest DKSB state association by population served, delivering comparable training, certification, and advocacy services in NRW. Useful benchmark for scale, course pricing, and Schutzkonzepte process consultation.
• DKSB Landesverband Bayern: Sister state association of the DKSB federation serving Bavaria. Operates the same Kinder in guten Händen, Starke Eltern – Starke Kinder, and BLAUER ELEFANT programs in a different German state, making it the closest comparable state-level association.

Broad incumbents

• SOS-Kinderdorf e.V. Major German child welfare organization running residential care, youth services, and family support. Comparable in child welfare mission but with a much broader operational footprint and institutional care delivery.
• Diakonie Deutschland: Protestant welfare umbrella and member of the Liga der Freien Wohlfahrtspflege Sachsen. Operates youth welfare, child protection, and family support services, often competing with DKSB for the same institutional training contracts.
• AWO Bundesverband: Workers' welfare association providing child and youth welfare, including Kita, schools, and protective services. A frequent partner and competitor for Schutzkonzepte training contracts in Saxony and nationwide.
• Caritas Deutschland: One of Germany's six umbrella welfare organizations (Liga der Freien Wohlfahrtspflege) that certifies DKSB Sachsen's child protection qualifications. Delivers a much broader portfolio of social services across Germany.
• NSPCC (UK): UK's national child protection charity combining direct services, training, and advocacy. Structurally analogous to DKSB Bundesverband in mandate and program mix (training, helpline, school partnerships) and a useful international benchmark.

Emerging players

• Phönix Schulung und Beratung: German training and consulting provider specializing in child protection, foster care, and youth welfare qualifications. Direct competitor for insoweit erfahrene Fachkraft certifications and institutional Schutzkonzepte consulting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/DKSB.LV.Sachsen
• Instagraminstagram.com/kinderschutzbundsachsen
• Xx.com/dksb_bund
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/deutscher-kinderschutzbund

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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