Haus der Volksarbeit

What Haus der Volksarbeit does

Haus der Volksarbeit e.V. is a Catholic, charitable non-profit association (eingetragener Verein, founded 1945 in Frankfurt am Main) operating as an integral part of the Katholische Stadtkirche Frankfurt am Main and the Caritas network within the Diocese of Limburg. The organization delivers a comprehensive portfolio of social services spanning the full life cycle — early-childhood education and daycare, family education and counseling, youth welfare, and disability inclusion services — to families, children, adolescents, and people with disabilities across the Frankfurt metropolitan region. It operates more than seven dedicated childcare and youth facilities (including Kita Drosselbart, Kita Naxos, Kita am Park, Kita Hexenhäuschen, two Krabbelstuben crèches, and Hort am Westbahnhof), state-certified counseling centers (Beratungsstelle für Eltern, Kinder und Jugendliche; Telefonseelsorge; Krisen- und Lebensberatung), youth welfare programs under SGB VIII (Ambulante Hilfen zur Erziehung, four Tagesgruppen with 42 places, Wohngruppe Marco Polo for 18 adolescents, Sternpiloten school-based groups), disability services (Initiative Allenstein with 120+ participants, Betreutes Wohnen), and the Volksküche gGmbH, an inclusion-enterprise catering subsidiary that supplies organic meals to internal facilities and external clients.

The underlying operating model is a publicly funded social-services platform with no proprietary technology stack: services are delivered in-person at physical locations across at least 10 Frankfurt neighborhoods, supplemented by online/phone counseling channels. Quality is governed by EFQM standards, Bundeskonferenz für Erziehungsberatung certification for the counseling center, and Bio-AHVV organic catering certification for the Volksküche.

The business model combines four revenue streams: (i) public social welfare funding from the Jugend- und Sozialamt der Stadt Frankfurt, Landeswohlfahrtsverband Hessen, and federal programs such as Sprachkita; (ii) parent fees for Kita and childcare services, partially subsidized by the City of Frankfurt for children over age 2–3; (iii) catering income from Volksküche gGmbH; and (iv) donations, Förderkreis memberships (€65/year guideline), and Karl-Pehl-Stiftung income administered under Caritas-Gemeinschaftsstiftung im Bistum Limburg. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on church-network referrals, municipal social-services placements, self-referral, and word-of-mouth; no digital advertising or paid acquisition channels are deployed.

Name

Haus der Volksarbeit

Legal name

Haus der Volksarbeit e.V.

Website

https://hdv-ffm.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Haus der Volksarbeit e.V. is a Catholic non-profit in Frankfurt am Main providing early-childhood education, family counseling, youth welfare, and disability-inclusion services to families, children, and vulnerable populations across the city.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social & Family Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Other Residential Care Facilities (62399)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Home & Community-Based Services (HCBS) Coordination & Case Management (HSABAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Community Support Services (Case Management, Referrals) (EDAJAIAK), Caregiver Support & Respite Coordination (Assessment/Scheduling/Voucher Navigation) (HLADAKAJ)

Keywords

• Childcare services
• Youth welfare services
• Family counseling
• Social services
• Disability support

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt am Main

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Social Welfare Funding: Government-funded social services through youth welfare offices (Jugendamt), municipal social services, and church subsidies. Services are partially funded by public social welfare budgets and partially by user fees.
2. Childcare Fees: Parent fees for Kita and childcare services, with subsidies from the City of Frankfurt covering costs for children over 2 years (U3) and over 3 years (Ü3).
3. Catering Services: Die Volksküche gGmbH provides catering to Kita and youth welfare facilities, generating revenue from meal provision.
4. Donations and Foundation Income: Karl-Pehl-Stiftung provides financial and ideological support; donations accepted from the public. Organized under Caritas-Gemeinschaftsstiftung im Bistum Limburg.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Haus der Volksarbeit is a Catholic, non-profit social services organization (eingetragener Verein, e.V.) headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It operates childcare facilities (Kitas, Krabbelstuben, Horte), family and parenting counseling (online, telephone, in-person), youth welfare services (Ambulante Hilfen, Tagesgruppen, residential Wohngruppen), and disability support including Betreutes Wohnen. A subsidiary, Volksküche gGmbH, provides institutional catering.

Product overview

Haus der Volksarbeit e.V. is a Catholic social services organization in Frankfurt am Main offering a comprehensive, integrated portfolio of childcare, family education, counseling, youth welfare, and disability services. The core offering includes multiple Kita (kindergarten) facilities (Kita Drosselbart, Kita Naxos, Kita am Park, Kita Hexenhäuschen), crèches (Krabbelstube am Zoo, Krabbelstube Koselburg), and after-school care (Hort am Westbahnhof), providing inclusive early childhood education from infancy through school age. These childcare services are complemented by counseling services including Online-Beratung (online counseling), Erziehungsberatung (parenting counseling), and Telefonseelsorge (crisis hotline). Youth welfare services include Ambulante Hilfen (outpatient assistance), Tagesgruppen (day groups), Wohngruppe Marco Polo (residential care), and Sternpiloten (school-based social groups). Disability services encompass Initiative Allenstein (self-help group) and Betreutes Wohnen (supported living). Food services are provided through the Volksküche gGmbH catering company, which supplies fresh organic meals to all facilities. Family support is coordinated through the Zentrum Familie center, offering courses, family networks, language cafes, and democracy education programs. The Karl-Pehl-Stiftung foundation provides financial support for the organization's charitable mission. The organization serves as an integral part of the Catholic Stadtkirche Frankfurt, supporting people across all social groups in Frankfurt and the region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Volksküche: A catering subsidiary providing freshly cooked, seasonal, and regional meals to children in Kitas and youth welfare facilities. Operates as an inclusion business employing people with disabilities.
• Beratungsstelle für Eltern, Kinder und Jugendliche
• Ambulante Hilfen zur Erziehung
• Initiative Allenstein

Products and services

• Childcare Centers (Kitas) Daycare facilities for children operated by the organization in Frankfurt am Main, providing early childhood education and care for local families.
• Krabbelstuben (Infant Crèches) Care facilities for infants and toddlers, extending the organization's childcare offerings to the youngest age group.
• Hort am Westbahnhof (After-School Care) After-school care and supervision program located near Frankfurt's Westbahnhof for school-aged children.
• Online-Beratung (Online Counseling) Confidential online counseling service for individuals and families seeking advice and support remotely.
• Erziehungsberatung (Parenting Counseling) Professional counseling for parents on child-rearing, developmental issues, and family dynamics.
• Telefonseelsorge (Telephone Crisis Counseling) Anonymous telephone-based crisis support service for individuals in emotional distress or facing life crises.
• Krisen- und Lebensberatung (Crisis & Life Counseling) In-person counseling for individuals facing personal crises, life transitions, and existential challenges.
• Paar-, Ehe- und Sexualberatung (Couple, Marriage & Sexual Counseling) Specialized counseling for couples, married partners, and individuals on relationship and sexuality-related concerns.
• Ambulante Hilfen (Outpatient Youth Welfare Services) Outpatient support services for at-risk children, adolescents, and their families, delivered in their home environments.
• Tagesgruppen (Day Groups for Youth) Structured daytime group programs providing therapeutic, educational, and social support for youth requiring additional assistance.
• Wohngruppe Marco Polo (Residential Youth Group Home) Residential group home providing full-time living arrangements and care for youth in need of out-of-home placement.
• Sternpiloten (Mentoring Initiative) Mentoring initiative supporting youth and families through guided individual development programs.
• Initiative Allenstein A named initiative under the organization's youth welfare umbrella providing targeted support services.
• Betreutes Wohnen (Assisted Living for People with Disabilities) Supported housing services for people with disabilities, offering independent living with professional oversight.
• Volksküche gGmbH (Institutional Catering) Non-profit subsidiary providing catering services, including meals for the organization's facilities and external institutional clients.
• Zentrum Familie (Family Center) A central family services hub offering integrated programs, courses, and family support resources in the Frankfurt region.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free, confidential counseling available in German, English, and Russian

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Katholische Stadtkirche Frankfurt am MaincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHaus der Volksarbeit e.V. is an integral part of the Catholic city church in Frankfurt, operating on shared Christian values and benefiting from church infrastructure and community networks.
• Theaterhaus FrankfurtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Theaterhaus for theater visits and theater pedagogy workshops at Kita Naxos, supporting children's holistic expression and development.
• Stadtteilbibliotheken FrankfurtminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCooperation with Frankfurt district libraries for the 'Viele Sprachen - Viele Chancen' multilingual reading project, with reading sessions in Turkish, Spanish, Arabic, French, and other languages.
• Stadtschulamt Frankfurt am MaincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordination with Stadtschulamt for Sternpiloten small groups at elementary schools and Tagesfamilien (family day care) coordination.
• SoftgardenminorOthersOnline recruitment platform used for posting job vacancies and receiving applications.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Emerging players

• Jugendberatung und Suchthilfe sozialwerk (similar SGB VIII providers): Emerging regional social services provider in the Frankfurt Rhein-Main area offering youth welfare, counseling, and family services under SGB VIII — comparable operating model and funding structure as HdV's Erziehungshilfen division.

Direct peers

• Arbeiterwohlfahrt (AWO) Frankfurt: Major secular welfare provider in Frankfurt offering Kitas, youth welfare, family counseling, and disability services — competes for the same municipal funding and skilled staff as HdV.
• Caritasverband Frankfurt e.V. Direct Catholic peer within the same Caritas network in Frankfurt operating comparable social, family, and youth welfare services; member of the same Diözesan-Caritasverband as Haus der Volksarbeit e.V., with overlapping service lines including counseling, family support, and youth welfare.
• Diakonisches Werk Frankfurt und Offenbach: Protestant counterpart to Caritas in Frankfurt, operating parallel services in family counseling, youth welfare, childcare, and disability support — direct comp for cross-confessional social services market share in the same geography.
• Evangelische Familienbildung Frankfurt: Protestant family education center (Familienbildung) operating parallel to Zentrum Familie with similar course offerings, family treffs, and parenting support — direct competitor for the same families.
• Internationaler Bund (IB) Frankfurt: National youth welfare, education, and migration services provider with strong Frankfurt presence; directly comparable in residential youth care (Wohngruppe Marco Polo equivalent), Tagesgruppen, and family education services.

Broad incumbents

• Frankfurter Kinderbüro / Stadt Frankfurt Jugend- und Sozialamt: Municipal organizer and largest funder of social services in Frankfurt; sets policy, allocates subsidies, and operates some direct services, making it both the primary funding partner and a broad competitor for service delivery.
• Caritas-Gemeinschaftsstiftung im Bistum Limburg: Parent foundation under which Haus der Volksarbeit's Karl-Pehl-Stiftung operates; functions as both a financial partner and broader institutional peer within the diocese, providing comparable governance and funding structures.

Regional players

• St. Katharinen- und Weißfrauenstift Frankfurt: Catholic-affiliated social services and senior care operator in Frankfurt with comparable offering in family support, counseling, and community-based social services; smaller scale but closely aligned on mission and target populations.

Others

• Stiftung Leuchtfeuer (and similar Frankfurt family foundations): Adjacent private foundation operating in child, youth, and family welfare in the Frankfurt region; comparable governance model and beneficiary population, useful as a funding/positioning benchmark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/haus-der-volksarbeit

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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