Jugend- und Familienbildungswerk e.V.

What Jugend- und Familienbildungswerk e.V. does

Jugend- und Familienbildungswerk e.V. (JFB) is a registered non-profit association (eingetragener Verein) based in Stadtlohn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, operating as a state-recognized Familienbildungsstätte and Bildungswerk. Founded in 1978 and formally recognized as a Weiterbildungseinrichtung by the NRW Kultusminister in December 1982, JFB delivers continuing education, family education, and pedagogical professional development to families, expecting parents, pedagogical professionals (particularly early childhood educators), and adult learners in the Westmünsterland region and beyond. Its core offerings span a six-category course catalog (health & movement, professional development, society, birth & parenting, parent-child, and family life & learning) and a portfolio of high-ticket, long-cycle professional certifications including the ZFU-approved 160-hour online qualification for career changers entering the Kita sector, the 220-hour Fachkraft für Kleinstkindpädagogik program, Kita leadership training, and Montessori, nature, and yoga pedagogy certifications.

JFB's technology stack is a standard German Bildungswerk configuration: a Kufer Software Konzeption course management system with shopping-cart self-registration, a TYPO3-based public website, a participant login portal, and Eye-Able Assist accessibility software, all hosted in a GDPR-compliant, SSL-encrypted environment. The organisation is digitally competent but not differentiated by technology; its strategic value lies in its institutional recognitions (Kultusminister NRW, Bezirksregierung Münster, LWL Landesjugendamt, ZFU, AWbG Bildungsurlaub approval) and its embedded position in the regional referral and subsidy infrastructure.

Revenue is generated through a mix of course fees (ranging from free parenting sessions to €2,850 for advanced yoga training), institutional funding from the LWL and Bezirksregierung Münster, employer-channeled Bildungsurlaub programs, and government subsidy channels including Bildungscheck 2.0, Familiengutschein, Münsterlandkarte, and Ehrenamtskarte NRW. Distribution is hybrid: in-person delivery at the Stadtlohn headquarters and partner facilities across Westmünsterland, supplemented by online programs targeting participants in NRW, Rheinland-Pfalz, and Hessen via a partnership with ERFOR Institut.

Name

Jugend- und Familienbildungswerk e.V.

Legal name

Jugend- und Familienbildungswerk e.V.

Website

https://jfb-stadtlohn.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jugend- und Familienbildungswerk e.V. is a German non-profit Familienbildungsstätte and Bildungswerk in Stadtlohn, NRW, delivering family education, parenting, and pedagogical professional certification courses to families, early childhood educators, and adult learners across Westmünsterland and online.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adult and Family Continuing Education Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Learning & Training Content Development (EDAGAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Apprenticeships, Pre-Apprenticeships & Work-Based Learning (EDAAAOAC)

Keywords

• Adult continuing education
• Family education programs
• Early childhood training
• Professional qualification courses
• Parent child programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Stadtlohn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course and Training Fees: JFB generates revenue through course fees charged to participants. Fees vary by course type and duration, ranging from free (e.g., Elternstart NRW) to 1,950€ for 160-hour online qualifications and 2,850€ for advanced yoga training. Payment is collected via SEPA direct debit at course start or through bank transfer/invoice.
2. Government Subsidies and Discount Programs: The organization participates in government-funded discount programs including Bildungscheck 2.0 (up to 500€ subsidy for vocational training), Bildungsprämie, and Münsterlandkarte (15€/month for qualifying families). These subsidies reduce the net price paid by participants but are paid through government channels.
3. Voucher and Gift Certificate Revenue: JFB sells gift vouchers (Geschenkgutschein) that can be applied toward any course or redeemed for a fixed monetary amount. These represent pre-paid course revenue.
4. State Funding for Recognized Education Provider: As a state-recognized educational institution (Weiterbildungsgesetz), JFB receives institutional funding and support from the Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe (Landesjugendamt), Bezirksregierung Münster, and the Federal Employment Agency (for Bildungsurlaub under AWbG).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

JFB is a state-recognized nonprofit educational institution that delivers family education programs and professional qualification courses for pedagogical staff. It operates a comprehensive course catalog covering parent-child programs, family life education, health and wellness, and birth preparation, delivered in-person at its Stadtlohn facility and partner locations across Westmünsterland. The organization also offers ZFU-certified online qualification programs (160-220 hours) for career changers and existing staff entering the Kita sector across NRW, Rheinland-Pfalz, and Hessen.

Product overview

Jugend- und Familienbildungswerk e.V. is a multi-format educational organization offering a comprehensive course catalog alongside structured professional certification programs. The core offering consists of various course categories (Gesundheit & Bewegung, Fortbildungen, Gesellschaft, Rund um die Geburt, Eltern-Kind-Kurse, Familie - Leben & Lernen) for families and individuals. These are complemented by professional qualification programs including the 'Fachkraft für Kleinstkindpädagogik' certification, the 'Online-Weiterbildung für Quereinsteiger:innen in der Kita' (ZFU-approved 160h online qualification), 'Qualifizierung für Kita-Leitungen' leadership training, and 'Online: Weiterbildung für Ergänzungskräfte in der Kita'. The organization operates both in-person and online formats with a participant login system for course management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online-Weiterbildung für Quereinsteiger:innen in der Kita (160h) A 160-hour online qualification program approved by the State Central Office for Distance Learning (ZFU) for career changers entering daycare facilities, covering developmental psychology, pedagogical practice, and inclusion. Delivered self-paced online across NRW, Rheinland-Pfalz, and Hessen.
• Fachkraft für Kleinstkindpädagogik A 220-unit professional certification program in early childhood education for educators working with children under three years, covering developmental psychology, attachment theory, and practical pedagogical skills. Delivered in-person at JFB Stadtlohn.
• Qualifizierung für Kita-Leitungen – Klar und positioniert leiten A compact 3-module program with coaching support for daycare leadership, covering team leadership, conflict management, and change management skills. Targets current and aspiring Kita directors.
• Online: Weiterbildung für Ergänzungskräfte in der Kita (160h) A 160-hour online qualification for supplementary staff without pedagogical initial training who have practical experience in daycare or elementary school settings. Targets existing Kita supplementary staff.
• Kursangebot (Course Catalog) – Family, Health, and Continuing Education Courses Comprehensive course offering spanning six categories (Gesundheit & Bewegung, Fortbildungen, Gesellschaft, Rund um die Geburt, Eltern-Kind-Kurse, Familie - Leben & Lernen) covering health and movement, professional development, society, birth preparation, parent-child courses, and family life education. Delivered in-person in Stadtlohn and partner locations across the Westmünsterland region, plus online formats.
• Kinder verstehen, Alltag gestalten – Kita-Helfer:innen stärken ihre Rolle An online course for Kita assistants (Kita-Helfer:innen) strengthening their role in understanding children and structuring daily routines. Delivered online and registered individually.
• Bildungsurlaub Programs (Educational Leave) Educational leave (Bildungsurlaub) programs offered under the AWbG framework allowing NRW employees to take 5 days per year of paid educational leave for professional development courses. JFB is an approved provider with multi-day qualifying courses.
• Geschenkgutschein (Gift Voucher) Gift voucher redeemable toward any JFB course or for a fixed monetary amount. Sold online and through the office, representing pre-paid course revenue applicable across all course categories.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ERFOR - Institut für zukunftsorientierte BildungcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJFB partners with ERFOR Institut to deliver 160-hour online qualification programs for career changers entering the early childhood education sector. ERFOR develops and administers the online learning platform and course content, while JFB provides institutional accreditation, registration, and local support. Programs are offered for participants from NRW, Rheinland-Pfalz, and Hessen. The partnership enables JFB to serve participants nationwide through online delivery.
• Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe (LWL) / LandesjugendamtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs a Familienbildungsstätte recognized by the Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe (LWL) Landesjugendamt, JFB operates under official state supervision and support for family education programs. The LWL provides institutional oversight and partial funding for family education services.
• Bezirksregierung MünstercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJFB holds recognition as a Bildungswerk (continuing education institution) from the Bezirksregierung Münster under the Weiterbildungsgesetz (recognized since 2009 with effect from 2007). This enables JFB to offer professionally recognized training programs and access government-supported training funding.
• Kultusminister NRWcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJFB holds recognition as an educational institution (Anerkennung als Einrichtung der Weiterbildung) from the NRW Minister of Education, issued December 17, 1982. This foundational recognition enables JFB to operate as a state-recognized educational institution.
• Montessori-Kinderhaus BorkenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJFB delivers the Montessori Diplomlehrgang at the Montessori-Kinderhaus Borken location, utilizing the partner's facilities for in-person training sessions.
• NaturErlebnisSchule RaesfeldminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJFB delivers the Natur-Erzieher:in (Nature Educator) certificate program at the NaturErlebnisSchule in Raesfeld, utilizing outdoor education facilities.
• Yoga Zentrum VredenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJFB delivers yoga instructor training (Yoga-Weiterbildung Level 2) at the Yoga Zentrum Vreden location.
• Authorized Bildungscheck Counseling Centers (BBS Ahaus, EWIBO Bocholt, Kreishandwerkerschaft Coesfeld)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJFB works with authorized Bildungscheck counseling centers that process and issue education vouchers. These centers refer participants to JFB courses and enable participants to apply the Bildungscheck subsidy toward JFB course fees.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• udyu / edyoukado Kita Online-Akademie: Digital continuing-education platform specialized in Kita and early-childhood pedagogy staff training, offering online qualification modules comparable to JFB's Ergänzungskräfte and Quereinsteiger:innen programs. Represents the structural threat of online-first competitors entering JFB's ZFU-certified niche.
• Montessori Dachverband Deutschland (MDD) / AMI Affiliated Training Centers: National Montessori teacher training network with comparable Montessori Diplomlehrgang offerings to JFB's partner-delivered program at Montessori-Kinderhaus Borken. Competes in the same specific pedagogical-method niche of JFB's professional development catalog.

Direct peers

• Katholische Familienbildungsstätte Münster: Operates as a state-recognized Familienbildung institution in the same NRW family-education ecosystem, offering comparable parent-child, parenting, and professional development programs under the same Weiterbildungsgesetz framework. JFB and Catholic/Protestant FBS sites are the standard model of Familienbildungsstätte in NRW.
• Evangelische Familienbildung im Rheinland: Umbrella network of Protestant Familienbildungsstätten offering the same state-recognized family education, parent-child courses, and pedagogical qualification programs across NRW. Directly comparable mission and funding structure to JFB's Familienbildungsstätte recognition.
• Paritätische Bildungswerk NRW: Umbrella for member-based non-profit continuing education providers across NRW, with portfolios of family education and professional development courses that overlap directly with JFB's offerings. Operates as a comparable Bildungswerk under the same regulatory regime.
• Volkshochschule Stadtlohn / VHS Münsterland: Volkshochschulen are state-recognized adult continuing education institutions in the same Münsterland region as JFB, offering overlapping course categories (Gesundheit, Elternbildung, Sprachen, Berufliche Bildung). Directly competes for adult learners and family education demand in JFB's catchment.

Broad incumbents

• AWO Arbeiterwohlfahrt Unterbezirk Münsterland-Recklinghausen: Large welfare organization that operates family education, Kita training, and continuing education offerings in the same NRW region as JFB; broader portfolio and deeper institutional resources put it in the same competitive set for both consumer family courses and Kita qualification programs.
• Caritas Bildungswerk Köln / Caritasverband für die Diözese Münster: Operates family education centers, Kita qualification programs, and Fachseminar offerings comparable to JFB's recognition as Fachseminar für Familienpflege. Larger diocesan footprint and parallel accreditations make it a structurally similar incumbent in early-childhood professional training.
• DGB Bildungswerk BUND: National trade union continuing-education organization recognized under the same Weiterbildungsgesetz framework as JFB's Bildungswerk wbw. Comparable institutional model offering professional development, Bildungsurlaub-eligible courses, and subsidized continuing education programs.
• Klett Kita Praxis / Klett Minta: Large educational publisher with dedicated early-childhood education professional development offerings, including online courses and ZFU-eligible qualifications for Kita staff. Competes with JFB's career-changer and Ergänzungskräfte programs through a national brand and scaled curriculum development.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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