Caritas Ludwigsburg

What Caritas Ludwigsburg does

Caritas Ludwigsburg-Waiblingen-Enz is a regional Catholic charitable organization affiliated with Caritasverband der Diözese Rottenburg-Stuttgart e.V., providing free social counseling and support services across the Ludwigsburg, Waiblingen, and Enz districts of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Its service portfolio spans general social counseling, adult and youth migration counseling (MBE), psychological family and life counseling, addiction support, youth welfare, refugee and asylum services (including EMANA trauma counseling), homelessness assistance, school social work, and the Stromspar-Check energy savings program for low-income households. Service delivery operates through a network of 12+ physical Caritas-Zentren and partner locations (Backnang, Besigheim, Bietigheim-Bissingen, Ditzingen, Fellbach, Ludwigsburg, Möglingen, Mühlacker, Murr, Schorndorf, Waiblingen, Winnenden) plus mobile outreach and a national Online-Beratung digital platform covering 18+ topic areas including U25 suicide prevention.

The organization is governed as a non-profit under diocesan oversight, with no equity ownership or public listing. Its revenue is derived from three primary streams: private and corporate donations, church collections (Caritas-Fastenopfer and Herbstsammlung split 40/60 or 50/50 between parishes and Caritas), and public grants for specified programs — including BAMF funding for migration counseling, ESF funding for employment programs, and multi-source public funding (Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz, Landkreis Rems-Murr, Jobcenter) for the Stromspar-Check initiative. All counseling and advisory services are provided free of charge to clients regardless of nationality, religion, or income. The addiction counseling centers in Ludwigsburg and Backnang have held ISO 9001:2015 certification since July 2011 and the organization participates in the Initiative Transparente Zivilgesellschaft.

Name

Caritas Ludwigsburg

Legal name

Caritasverband der Diözese Rottenburg-Stuttgart e.V.

Website

https://caritas-ludwigsburg-waiblingen-enz.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Caritas Ludwigsburg-Waiblingen-Enz is a regional Catholic non-profit in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, providing free social, migration, family, addiction, youth, refugee, and energy counseling across 12+ physical centers and a national online platform, funded by donations, parish collections, and public grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Social Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Refugee & Immigrant Support Services (BPAGAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Newcomer & Refugee Student Support Programs (EDAJAGAH), Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Mental Health Counseling & Psychotherapy Services (EDALAFAB), School Counseling & Guidance Services (Academic/Social-Emotional) (EDAJALAF)

Keywords

• Social counseling services
• Migration counseling
• Addiction counseling
• Family life counseling
• Refugee social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ludwigsburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Primary revenue from private donations, corporate donations, and charitable contributions from individuals and organizations supporting social causes.
2. Church Collections and Sammlung: Caritas-Fastenopfer (Lenten charity) and Caritas-Herbstsammlung (autumn collection) where Kirchengemeinden (church parishes) collect donations, shared 40/60 or 50/50 between parishes and Caritas.
3. Government Grants and Subsidies: Funded by public institutions for specific programs including migration counseling funded by Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge (BAMF), and various social welfare programs.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Caritas Ludwigsburg-Waiblingen-Enz delivers free, confidential social counseling and support services across multiple life domains including general social counseling, migration and integration services for adult and youth migrants, psychological family and life counseling, addiction support and treatment, youth welfare services, refugee and asylum assistance, homeless support, school social work, and energy savings advisory (Stromspar-Check). Services are funded by donations, church parish collections, and public subsidies, and delivered through 11+ physical Caritas-Zentren locations and a digital online counseling platform.

Product overview

Caritas Ludwigsburg-Waiblingen-Enz operates as a charitable social services organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of counseling, support, and assistance services. The organization functions as a platform of interconnected services rather than a single product, with multiple Caritas-Zentren (service centers) serving as physical hubs providing access to diverse offerings including general social counseling, migration services, family and psychological counseling, addiction support, youth welfare, refugee services, and homelessness assistance. Additional programs like the Stromspar-Check (energy savings program) and online counseling extend services digitally. The various services are coordinated through regional offices and funded through donations, church collections, and public subsidies, with the online counseling platform enabling anonymous, free, and secure digital access to support across topics such as suicide prevention (U25), addiction, migration, and family issues.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Allgemeine Sozialberatung (General Social Counseling) First point of contact for people in social need, providing orientation, guidance, and referrals to appropriate services. Offers assistance with claims against job centers, social services, housing authorities, and pension insurance for individuals and families in the Ludwigsburg-Waiblingen-Enz region.
• Migrationsberatung für Erwachsene (Migration Counseling for Adults) Free counseling and integration support for adult migrants aged 27+ and their families, covering residence law, social benefits, German and integration courses. Funded by the Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge (BAMF) under the MBE program.
• Psychologische Familien- und Lebensberatung (Psychological Family and Life Counseling) Psychological counseling services for families, individuals, and couples facing parenting challenges, relationship problems, separation, domestic violence, and life crises. Delivered through counseling centers including the Waiblingen location.
• Suchthilfen (Addiction Support Services) Addiction counseling, treatment, and support including HORIZONT drug help for youth, outpatient therapy and rehabilitation, aftercare, self-help groups, and addiction prevention at schools. The Ludwigsburg and Backnang centers have provided services for over 40 years and are certified under DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 since July 2011.
• Jugendhilfe (Youth Welfare Services) Services for children and youth including supervised youth housing (Betreutes Jugendwohnen), educational assistance (Erziehungsbeistandschaft), early support (Frühe Hilfen), social group work (Soziale Gruppenarbeit), and socio-pedagogical family assistance (Sozialpädagogische Familienhilfe).
• Flucht & Asyl (Refugee & Asylum Services) Comprehensive support for refugees including refugee social work, volunteer coordination, EMANA specialized counseling for traumatized refugees, and integration management. Funded partly by Zweckerfüllungsfonds Flüchtlingshilfe and Aktion Mensch.
• Wohnungslosenhilfe (Homeless Assistance) Services for homeless individuals and those at risk of homelessness, including the Wohnrauminitiative TürÖffner housing initiative that helps secure housing for affected people.
• Stromspar-Check (Energy Savings Check) Free energy savings advisory service for low-income households providing personalized energy-saving tips, free starter packages, and financial support for replacing old refrigerators. Over 300 checks conducted, funded by Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz, Landkreis Rems-Murr, Jobcenter Rems-Murr, and ESF.
• Online-Beratung (Online Counseling) Digital counseling services across multiple topics including general social counseling, migration, family, addiction, suicide prevention (U25), HIV/AIDS, hospice and palliative care, debt counseling, pregnancy, criminal offending, bereavement, and more. Available free, anonymous, and secure.
• Schulsozialarbeit (School Social Work) Social work services provided in schools to support students with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges across the Ludwigsburg-Waiblingen-Enz region.
• Aktivierungshilfe für Jüngere (Activation Support for Young Adults) Employment activation support for younger people preparing them for the labor market through skills development and orientation programs.
• MOVE Flucht (Employment Support for Refugees) Employment and labor market orientation program for refugees supporting their integration into work and training.
• Baby Willkommensbesuch (Baby Welcome Visit) Welcome home visits for families with newborns, providing early support, information, and connection to local family services.
• EMANA Fachberatungsstelle (Specialized Counseling for Traumatized Refugees) Specialized counseling center for refugees with psychological burdens, providing trauma-informed support and referrals. Funded by Zweckerfüllungsfonds Flüchtlingshilfe and Aktion Mensch.
• Fachstelle Ess-Störungen (Eating Disorders Counseling Center) Specialized counseling center for individuals suffering from eating disorders and their families.
• Sozialpsychiatrische Hilfen (Social-Psychiatric Support Services) Social-psychiatric support services for individuals with mental health conditions, providing counseling, accompaniment, and integration support.
• Pflege (Care Services) Care services and advisory for elderly and care-dependent individuals and their families.
• Trauer & Hospiz (Bereavement and Hospice Services) Bereavement and hospice counseling services for individuals facing end-of-life situations and their family members.
• Angebote gegen Einsamkeit (Programs Against Loneliness) Programs and initiatives to combat loneliness, particularly among elderly and isolated individuals in the region.
• Ehrenamt für Alle (Volunteering Programs) Volunteer engagement programs allowing community members to support Caritas social services across various initiatives.
• Kinderstiftung FUNKE (Children's Foundation FUNKE) Children's foundation providing financial support and assistance for children in need across the region.
• Nachbarschaftshilfe (Neighborhood Help) Neighborhood-based mutual help programs supporting community members with everyday tasks and social contact.
• Migrationsberatung für Jugendliche (Migration Counseling for Youth) Migration counseling tailored for young migrants aged 12-26, supporting their integration, education, and social participation.
• Schuldnerberatung (Debt Counseling) Online debt counseling service providing confidential advice and strategies for individuals facing financial over-indebtedness.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Energieagentur Rems-MurrcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional energy agency serving as quality assurance partner for the Stromspar-Check (energy savings check) program. Provides neutral quality control and certification.
• Deutscher CaritasverbandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Caritas association providing organizational framework, standards, and support for the Stromspar-Check as a nationwide project.
• Bundesverband der Energie- und Klimaschutzagenturen DeutschlandscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational association of energy and climate protection agencies that co-sponsors the Stromspar-Check nationwide project combining environmental protection and poverty prevention.
• Caritasverband der Diözese Rottenburg-Stuttgart e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiocesan Caritas association serving as the parent organization providing organizational oversight, theological guidance, and connection to the broader Caritas network including Caritas Deutschland and Caritas international.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Malteser Hilfsdienst: Catholic-affiliated humanitarian organization providing social services including refugee aid, youth welfare, senior companion services, and emergency relief. Operates with similar Catholic heritage to Caritas but with a stronger focus on medical emergency services and international humanitarian work.
• Diakonie Deutschland: The Protestant counterpart to Caritas, providing nearly identical social services (counseling, migration, family support, addiction, refugee aid, homelessness) through regional Diakonische Werke. Directly competes for the same clients, government grants, and skilled social workers in the same geography.
• Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB): Major German welfare organization providing social services including refugee aid, youth welfare, senior care, and family support. Operates with similar regional structure to Caritas and competes for the same government contracts and volunteer networks in Baden-Württemberg and beyond.
• Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband: Umbrella organization for secular, non-confessional social service providers in Germany. Offers counseling, family support, migration services, and addiction support through member organizations, directly competing for government contracts and clients who prefer non-religious providers.
• Arbeiterwohlfahrt (AWO): A major secular welfare organization offering overlapping services including migration counseling, family support, youth welfare, and elderly care. Competes for the same government contracts and serves similar vulnerable populations without religious affiliation, attracting clients who prefer secular providers.
• Caritasverband der Diözese Rottenburg-Stuttgart: The parent diocesan Caritas association providing organizational oversight, governance, and coordination for regional Caritas chapters including Caritas Ludwigsburg-Waiblingen-Enz. Operates the same service model across the same region with broader geographic scope and central administrative functions.

Broad incumbents

• Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (DRK): Germany's largest humanitarian organization offering social services including family support, refugee aid, youth welfare, and senior services. Competes with Caritas for government contracts and clients, with broader national infrastructure and historical brand recognition.
• Deutscher Caritasverband: The national Caritas umbrella organization coordinating all Catholic charitable social services across Germany. Operates the online counseling platform Caritas Ludwigsburg-Waiblingen-Enz uses, and sets quality standards, advocacy positions, and national funding frameworks for all regional Caritas associations.
• Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe: Protestant-affiliated welfare organization providing social services, youth work, refugee integration, and senior services alongside its core emergency medical and disaster response activities. Directly competes with Caritas for government contracts and skilled social workers in Germany.

Others

• Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge (BAMF): Federal funder and coordinator of migration and refugee services in Germany. Provides the MBE (Migrationsberatung für erwachsene Zugewanderte) funding that supports Caritas Ludwigsburg-Waiblingen-Enz's migration counseling programs. Functions as a critical ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/CaritasDeutschland
• Facebookfacebook.com/caritaslwe
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/caritas-ludwigsburg
• Instagraminstagram.com/caritas_lwe

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

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