AWO Bezirksverband Württemberg e.V.

What AWO Bezirksverband Württemberg e.V. does

AWO Bezirksverband Württemberg e.V. is the regional Württemberg branch of the AWO (Arbeiterwohlfahrt) federation, one of Germany's largest welfare organizations, operating as a registered non-profit association (eingetragener Verein) headquartered in Stuttgart-Feuerbach with a secondary office for AWO Sozial gGmbH. The organization delivers social services across Baden-Württemberg through three wholly-owned operating subsidiaries — AWO Sozial gGmbH (social services), AWO Wirtschaftsdienste GmbH (economic/business services), and AWO Kinder-, Jugend- und Familienhilfe gGmbH (child, youth, and family services) — and a network of Kreisverbände and Ortsvereine. Its portfolio is organized around three core pillars: (1) Altenhilfe & Pflege, including vollstationäre Pflege, Tagespflege, Ambulante Pflege, Kurzzeitpflege, Servicewohnen, and Begegnungsstätten delivered through Seniorenzentren; (2) Kinder, Jugend & Familie, comprising Kitas, school-age care, Freizeitangebote (Waldheim, Stadtranderholung), family support services, and the Jugendwerk; and (3) Beratung, covering migration counseling for adults and youth and other social counseling. Supporting infrastructure includes the Bildungsakademie Württemberg for professional training, FSJ/BFD Freiwilligendienste volunteer programs, innovation projects such as AWO Powerkids (child poverty prevention) and AWO FEE (women's empowerment), and membership/engagement platforms including the AWO Denkfabrik and AWO Talk.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: statutory social-insurance reimbursement from Pflegekassen and Krankenkassen for care services to insured individuals, membership dues from local association members, public-sector contracts with Kommunen and Jugendämter for services such as Schulbegleitung and Hilfen zur Erziehung, and private-pay revenue from Servicewohnen and supplemental care options. Pricing is largely regulated by SGB XI (long-term care insurance) and follows the TV AWO BW tariff agreement for labor costs. The organization holds DIN EN ISO 9001 quality certification, complies with the Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz (LkSG) and Hinweisgeberschutzgesetz (HinSchG), and operates an external whistleblower channel in partnership with Ratisbona Compliance GmbH. Its technology stack is conventional (IONOS hosting, Google Analytics, Matomo, Meta Pixel, Microsoft Teams, YouTube, Google Maps, Cookiebot) with no proprietary platform. AWO Württemberg is governed by an honorary Präsidium (Valerie Nübling, Stefan Oetzel) and led by Vorstand Marcel Faisst, who also serves as Geschäftsführer of AWO Sozial gGmbH; the wider organization employs roughly 1,650 staff across its entities and serves elderly individuals, children/youth/families, people with disabilities, migrants/refugees, and socially disadvantaged populations throughout Baden-Württemberg.

Name

AWO Bezirksverband Württemberg e.V.

Legal name

AWO Bezirksverband Württemberg e. V.

Website

https://awo-wuerttemberg.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AWO Bezirksverband Württemberg e.V. is a Stuttgart-based non-profit welfare association operating elderly care, child/youth/family services, and counseling across Baden-Württemberg through roughly 1,650 staff and three subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Welfare Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (62411), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Independent Living with Supportive Services (Light ADL/IADL Support) (HLADAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Integration & Inclusion Services (Housing, Education, Employment) (BPADAHAI), Child Welfare, Foster Care & Adoption Services (BPAGAEAE), Benefits, Insurance & Entitlement Navigation (Medicare/Medicaid/VA/LTC) (HSABAIAG)

Keywords

• Elderly care services
• Child and youth services
• Migration counseling
• Outpatient nursing care
• Social welfare programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuttgart-Feuerbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Social Insurance Reimbursement: Revenue from statutory social insurance (Pflegekassen, Krankenkassen) reimbursing care services provided to insured individuals. This constitutes the primary funding source for elderly care operations.
2. Membership Dues: Revenue from organizational membership fees paid by members who join AWO through local associations (Ortsvereine) and pay regular membership contributions.
3. Public Sector Contracts: Contracts with public sector entities (Kommunen, Jugendämter) for services such as Schulbegleitung, Hilfen zur Erziehung, and other social services funded by public budgets.
4. Private Pay Services: Revenue from private individuals paying for services not covered by insurance, such as Servicewohnen (service apartments), some daycare services, and additional care options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

AWO Bezirksverband Württemberg e.V. operates a portfolio of social welfare services in Baden-Württemberg, including stationary and outpatient elderly care (Seniorenzentren, Ambulante Pflege, Tagespflege, Kurzzeitpflege, Servicewohnen), child and youth services (Kindergartens, school-age programs, leisure activities, family support), and counseling services for migrants, refugees, and socially disadvantaged individuals. Supporting offerings include the Bildungsakademie Württemberg for vocational training, Freiwilligendienste volunteer programs, and membership/engagement programs for community participation.

Product overview

AWO Bezirksverband Württemberg e.V. operates as a regional welfare organization offering a portfolio of social services organized around three core pillars: (1) Elderly Care & Nursing (Altenhilfe & Pflege) with senior centers providing full inpatient, day, outpatient, short-term, and service living care; (2) Children, Youth & Family services including kindergartens, school-based offerings, leisure programs, and the Jugendwerk; and (3) Counseling Services for migrants and social support. Supporting infrastructure includes the Bildungsakademie Württemberg for professional education, Freiwilligendienste volunteer programs, and engagement/membership initiatives. The organization employs approximately 1,650 staff across facilities in the Stuttgart/Württemberg area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Altenhilfe & Pflege (Elderly Care & Nursing) Comprehensive elderly care services including full inpatient care (Vollstationäre Pflege), day care (Tagespflege), outpatient care (Ambulante Pflege), short-term care (Kurzzeitpflege), service living (Servicewohnen), and community centers (Begegnungsstätten). Delivered through multiple senior centers across Württemberg.
• Kinder, Jugend & Familie (Children, Youth & Family) Child and family services including kindergartens (Kitas), school-based offerings, leisure activities, and family support programs. Includes the AWO Jugendwerk for youth engagement.
• Beratung (Counseling Services) Counseling services for various target groups including Beratungsstellen für erwachsene Zuwanderer (adult migrant counseling), Beratungsstellen für Jugendliche Migrant*innen (youth migrant counseling), and other social counseling services.
• Bildungsakademie Württemberg Educational institution offering training, continuing education, and professional development for social and care professions. Provides Ausbildung (apprenticeships), Weiterbildung (continuing education), and interview programs with trainees.
• Freiwilligendienste (Volunteer Services) Voluntary service programs including FSJ (Freiwilliges Soziales Jahr) and BFD (Bundesfreiwilligendienst), with options for domestic and foreign assignments.
• Engagement & Mitgliedschaft Volunteer engagement and membership programs including various ways to get involved, engagement platform, AWO Denkfabrik (think tank), AWO Talk, and various engagement events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successful DIN EN ISO 9001 surveillance audit 2026
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ratisbona Compliance GmbHcoreTechnology or Integration · 2 July 2023AWO Württemberg partners with Ratisbona Compliance GmbH to operate its whistleblower system (Hinweisgebersystem) as required by the Whistleblower Protection Act (HinSchG). Ratisbona receives incoming reports, informs whistleblowers of receipt, evaluates reports from a legal perspective, initiates appropriate measures, and informs whistleblowers within three months of submission.
• Hundeschule Baden-WürttembergminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with Hundeschule Baden-Württemberg for therapy dog visits. The officially approved therapy dog school regularly brings therapy dogs to the Seniorenzentrum Sonnenhalde for animal-assisted therapy sessions enjoyed by residents.
• LonetalschuleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool cooperation between Pflegeheim Amstetten and Lonetalschule where students visit weekly to engage with residents in crafts, reading, and walks - providing intergenerational experiences for both groups.
• LIGA der freien Wohlfahrtspflege in Baden-Württemberg e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAWO Württemberg participates in LIGA-BW, the association of free welfare organizations in Baden-Württemberg. LIGA issues joint press releases on social policy matters and represents the collective interests of welfare organizations in political dialogue, such as the coalition agreement commentary.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• AWO Bezirksverband Baden e.V. Sister AWO Bezirksverband covering the adjacent Baden region of Baden-Württemberg. Operates the same AWO service portfolio under the same federal brand, representing both a potential consolidation/partner and a benchmark for comparative performance.

Direct peers

• Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Landesverband Baden-Württemberg: State-level German Red Cross chapter delivering parallel welfare services including stationary Pflege, ambulatory care, Kitas, and migration services in the same geography under the same Spitzenverband framework.
• Caritasverband für Stuttgart und Umgebung e.V. Regional Caritas association serving the same Stuttgart/Württemberg catchment. Caritas is the Catholic counterpart welfare Spitzenverband and competes head-to-head for the same Kommune contracts, Hilfen zur Erziehung tenders, refugee/migration services, and stationary Pflege placements.
• Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund Baden-Württemberg: Workers' Samaritan welfare association with stationary Pflege, ambulatory care, and social services across Baden-Württemberg. Closely comparable operating model to AWO as a non-confessional workers' welfare federation.
• Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband Baden-Württemberg: Umbrella association of non-confessional welfare organizations in Baden-Württemberg. Competes in social services contracting and member support, and overlaps with AWO's non-denominational positioning.
• Diakonisches Werk Württemberg: Regional Protestant welfare association and Spitzenverband. Offers the same portfolio of elderly care, youth services, and counseling across Baden-Württemberg, competing directly for tenders, qualified staff, and member donations.
• Malteser in der Diözese Rottenburg-Stuttgart: Catholic welfare operator active in stationary and ambulatory Pflege, Kitas, and migration/refugee services across Baden-Württemberg; direct Spitzenverband competitor in the same tender markets.
• Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe Landesverband Baden-Württemberg: Protestant-order welfare organization delivering Hausnotruf, ambulatory Pflegedienste, Kitas, and Jugendhilfe across Baden-Württemberg, operating in overlapping service lines and geography.

Broad incumbents

• Alloheim Senioren-Residenzen: One of Germany's largest private stationary Pflege operators with facilities across Baden-Württemberg. Competes with AWO Seniorenzentren for residents, qualified staff, and—increasingly—municipal contract tenders, but as a for-profit chain rather than welfare nonprofit.
• Orpea Deutschland (ORPEA Deutschlandgruppe): Major European private senior care group with multiple Pflegeheime and Servicewohnen locations in Baden-Württemberg. Represents the scaled, well-capitalized private competitor that AWO competes with for residents and caregivers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/awo-bezirksverband-wuerttemberg-e.v.

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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