Stiftung Evangelische Jugendhilfe Menden

What Stiftung Evangelische Jugendhilfe Menden does

Stiftung Evangelische Jugendhilfe Menden is a registered Protestant foundation (Stiftung) operating as a decentralized child and youth welfare institution (dezentrale Jugendhilfeeinrichtung) under German Social Code Book VIII (SGB VIII), founded in 1966 and headquartered at Droste-H\u00fclshoff-Str. 70, 58708 Menden (Sauerland), North Rhine-Westphalia. It serves children, adolescents, and families in crisis across the M\u00e4rkischer Kreis region, including children and young people (ages 0\u201321) who cannot live with their biological families due to neglect, abuse, or trauma, biological parents in crisis, foster families (Pflegefamilien), and families needing ambulatory support to prevent out-of-home placement.

The foundation delivers a comprehensive, integrated service portfolio comprising diagnostic residential groups (Diagnosegruppen), intensive-care residential groups (Intensivgruppe H\u00fcingsen), trauma-certified therapeutic residential groups (Traumap\u00e4dagogische Wohngruppen, including the certified Wohngruppe Arche Noah), a standard residential group (Wohngruppe Kunterbunt), day groups (Tagesgruppen), mobile outreach (Mobile Betreuung), ambulatory services (Ambulante Hilfen), a school integration project (Schulprojekt / Projekt Eins), and a foster child welfare arm covering Westf\u00e4lische Pflegefamilien, Bereitschaftspflege, Dauerpflege, and Migrationssensible Pflegefamilien. Methodological foundations include Traumap\u00e4dagogik (trauma pedagogy, certified by Fachverband Traumap\u00e4dagogik e.V.), Bindungsp\u00e4dagogik (attachment pedagogy), Resilienzf\u00f6rderung, Partizipation, Tiergest\u00fctzte P\u00e4dagogik, a Zirkusprojekt, and an internal Therapeutischer Dienst. New capacity additions include the Kinderschutzgruppe (opened November 2025 for six children aged 3\u20138) and the Zentrum f\u00fcr Pflegekinderhilfe (officially opened March 2026).

The business model is funded primarily through public-sector service contracts with four regional Jugend\u00e4mter (M\u00e4rkischer Kreis, Menden, Hemer, Iserlohn) under SGB VIII, supplemented by donations for specific projects. The foundation operates under a supervisory Kuratorium and is led by Gesch\u00e4ftsf\u00fchrender Vorstand Claudia Schirmer. It supports approximately 180 foster families in the M\u00e4rkischer Kreis and runs continuous professional development programs, including Fachtagungen held since 2007 and credentialed training in trauma pedagogy (FVTP/DeGPT) and systemic solution-focused therapy. Recognition includes the WDR Kinderrechtepreis 2018 (third prize) for its traumap\u00e4dagogische Kinderfortbildung.

Name

Stiftung Evangelische Jugendhilfe Menden

Legal name

Stiftung Evangelische Jugendhilfe Menden

Website

https://ev-jugendhilfe-menden.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stiftung Evangelische Jugendhilfe Menden is a Protestant foundation in North Rhine-Westphalia providing trauma-informed residential, day, outpatient, and foster family child welfare services under German SGB VIII contracts with regional Jugend\u00e4mter, serving children, youth, and families in crisis across the M\u00e4rkischer Kreis region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Welfare and Foster Care Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Residential Care Facilities (6239)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC), Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

Keywords

• Child welfare services
• Foster care programs
• Residential youth care
• Trauma-pedagogical care
• Outpatient family support

Headquarters

HQ city

Menden, NRW

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. Public Youth Welfare Funding (SGB VIII): Core funding through contracts with youth welfare offices (Jugendämter) of the Märkischer Kreis, cities of Menden, Iserlohn, and Hemer. Services are commissioned and funded under German Social Code Book VIII (SGB VIII) for child and youth welfare.
2. Donations and Charitable Support: Accepts donations for specific projects such as pony vacations for children and foster children.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Stiftung Evangelische Jugendhilfe Menden is a Protestant foundation that operates as a decentralized youth welfare institution (dezentrale Jugendhilfeeinrichtung) providing residential care (Wohngruppen including Diagnosegruppen, Intensivgruppe Hüingsen, Traumapädagogische Wohngruppen, and Wohngruppe Kunterbunt), day groups (Tagesgruppen), outpatient support (Ambulante Hilfen, Mobile Betreuung), and a comprehensive foster family program (Westfälische Pflegefamilien, Bereitschaftspflege, Dauerpflege, Migrationssensible Pflegefamilien). All services are delivered under German Social Code Book VIII (SGB VIII) and commissioned by regional Jugendämter. The foundation specializes in trauma-pedagogical (Traumapädagogik) and attachment-based care for children and youth in crisis situations.

Product overview

Stiftung Evangelische Jugendhilfe Menden is a decentralized Protestant child and youth welfare foundation providing a comprehensive, integrated portfolio of residential, semi-residential, and outpatient services. The core offering comprises residential living groups — Diagnosegruppen (diagnostic groups), Intensive group Hüingsen, Traumapädagogische Wohngruppen (trauma-certified therapeutic residential groups), and Wohngruppe Kunterbunt (standard group) — supplemented by Tagesgruppen (day groups), Mobile Betreuung (outreach support), Ambulante Hilfen (ambulatory services), and Schulprojekt (school integration). The Pflegekinderhilfe arm covers Westfälische Pflegefamilien (long-term foster families), Bereitschaftspflege (emergency/temporary foster families), Dauerpflege (permanent foster families), and Migrationssensible Pflegefamilien (migration-sensitive foster families), all coordinated through the Zentrum für Pflegekinderhilfe. Key therapeutic and pedagogical programs include Traumapädagogik (trauma pedagogy), Bindungspädagogik (attachment pedagogy), Resilienzförderung (resilience building), Zirkusprojekt (circus project), Tiergestützte Pädagogik (animal-assisted therapy), Erlebnispädagogik (adventure education), and Partizipation (child participation), alongside a Therapeutischer Dienst and traumpädagogische Kinderfortbildung for children. Professional development is supported through Fachtagungen/Fachforen and a Pflegefamilien-Newsletter. The Kinderschutzgruppe opened in November 2025 as a new acute child protection unit. All services are delivered in the Sauerland region (Menden) and the Märkischer Kreis.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Traumapädagogische Wohngruppen (Heilpädagogische Wohngruppen) Trauma-informed residential living groups (Heilpädagogische Wohngruppen) providing therapeutic care for children and adolescents who have experienced trauma. Certified by Fachverband Traumapädagogik e.V. for compliance with trauma-pedagogical standards for safety and stabilization. Commissioned by regional Jugendämter.
• Diagnosegruppen Diagnostic residential groups for children and adolescents, providing assessment and diagnostic services as part of the intake and placement process. Commissioned by regional Jugendämter.
• Intensivgruppe Hüingsen Intensive-care residential group located in Hüingsen, offering enhanced support for children and adolescents with complex needs. Commissioned by regional Jugendämter.
• Wohngruppe Kunterbunt (Regelgruppe) Standard residential group (Regelgruppe) offering general pedagogical care and support for children and adolescents. Commissioned by regional Jugendämter.
• Tagesgruppen Day group programs providing daytime care, educational support, and therapeutic services for children and adolescents. Commissioned by regional Jugendämter.
• Mobile Betreuung Mobile support services providing outreach assistance and guidance for families and young people in their home environments. Commissioned by regional Jugendämter.
• Ambulante Hilfen Outpatient support services offering ambulatory educational and therapeutic assistance for young people and families, focused on preventing out-of-home placement. Commissioned by regional Jugendämter.
• Schulprojekt (Projekt Eins) School integration project supporting children's educational development and school attendance within the youth welfare services portfolio.
• Westfälische Pflegefamilien (WPF) Westphalian foster family program placing children with special developmental needs and biographical trauma into permanent foster families, including recruitment, preparation, and ongoing support. Commissioned by Jugendämter of Märkischer Kreis, Menden, Hemer, Iserlohn.
• Familien der Bereitschaftspflege Emergency/temporary foster family placement service providing short-term care for infants, toddlers, and primary-school-age children during acute family crises. Commissioned by regional Jugendämter.
• Familien der Dauerpflege Long-term/permanent foster family program for durable placements of children requiring ongoing family-based care. Commissioned by regional Jugendämter.
• Migrationssensible Pflegefamilien Migration-sensitive foster family program addressing the specific needs of children and families with migration backgrounds. Commissioned by regional Jugendämter.
• Kinderschutzgruppe Child protection group providing acute placement for children aged 3–8 years in emergency situations. Commissioned by regional Jugendämter.
• Zentrum für Pflegekinderhilfe Center for Foster Child Welfare, bundling acute intake and care services for young children in emergencies in one facility together with the Kinderschutzgruppe. Commissioned by regional Jugendämter.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18 employees currently participating in Trauma Pedagogy / Trauma-centered Professional Counseling certification (FVTP/DeGPT)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Stadtbibliothek MendenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 September 2025Jointly organized the 'Human Library – Frag mich!' event on September 4, 2025 as part of NRW-wide Woche der Erziehungshilfe 2025 to promote understanding of youth welfare.
• Jugendamt des Märkischen KreisescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary commissioning partner for foster care services. Around 180 Pflegefamilien are supported through this partnership. Joint projects include the 'Offensive für Beteiligung und Kinderschutz' initiative.
• Jugendamt MendencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal commissioning authority for child welfare services in Menden. Partner in the Kinderschutzgruppe project and various child protection initiatives.
• Jugendamt HemercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in joint child protection and participation initiatives. Co-organized the 'Offensive für Beteiligung und Kinderschutz' and joint family day events.
• Jugendamt IserlohncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in joint child protection projects and the 'Offensive für Beteiligung und Kinderschutz' initiative. Collaborates on family day events.
• Koelner Spielezirkus (Cologne Circus)minorOthersCircus program partners for summer festivals and events. Provides Mitmachzirkus (participatory circus) entertainment at annual events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SOS-Kinderdorf e.V. Germany's largest nonprofit operator of residential Kinderdorf groups and foster-family programs. Directly comparable in core services (residential youth welfare, foster care, trauma-informed support) and operates under similar SGB VIII commissioning economics.
• CJD Braunschweig (Christliches Jugenddorfwerk Deutschlands e.V.): Nationwide Christian youth welfare organization providing residential groups, vocational training, and foster-care-related services. Closely mirrors the subject's evangelical foundation structure and integrated residential / educational / therapeutic model.

Broad incumbents

• Deutscher Caritasverband e.V. Catholic welfare umbrella organization running residential youth facilities, foster family services, and outpatient family support across Germany. Competes for the same Jugendamt commissioning contracts under SGB VIII.
• AWO Bundesverband e.V. Major social welfare federation providing residential youth welfare, foster care, and ambulatory Hilfen zur Erziehung. Directly competes for public-sector commissioning in the same geographic and service categories.
• Diakonie Deutschland: Umbrella organization for Protestant welfare providers, the largest welfare federation in Germany. Operates overlapping youth welfare, foster care, and family support services through regional Diakonie chapters, including in NRW where the subject company operates.
• Der Paritätische Gesamtverband: Umbrella association of nonprofit social and health service providers in Germany, including many youth welfare operators. Represents and competes in the same public-tendered youth welfare market.
• v. Bodelschwinghsche Stiftungen Bethel: Large Protestant social services foundation operating residential care, child and youth welfare, and disability services. Comparable as a faith-based Stiftung with multi-program portfolio and trauma-informed care credentials.
• Evangelische Stiftung Alsterdorf: Large Hamburg-based Protestant social foundation offering youth welfare, disability support, and therapeutic services. Comparable as a Stiftung-structured evangelical operator with an integrated residential and outpatient portfolio.

Regional players

• Evangelische Jugendhilfe Iserlohn: Geographically adjacent evangelical youth welfare organization serving the Märkischer Kreis region. Comparable in faith-based origin, residential/foster care services, and local Jugendamt commissioning base — a near-twin for regional benchmarking.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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