What JuCare does

JuCare GmbH is a privately held German healthcare and education services provider specializing in autism spectrum support for children and adolescents. The company operates three integrated service lines from seven locations spanning the Cologne/Bonn region of North Rhine-Westphalia (Sinzig headquarters, Köln, Bonn, Troisdorf, Brühl, Rheinbach) and Vienna, Austria, with approximately 170 employees. Its three pillars are: Autismustherapie (autism therapy, including individual sessions, family/environment involvement, and social competence groups); Schulbegleitung (school accompaniment providing in-class support for students with special learning needs via "pool schools" and "partner schools"); and the JuCare Akademie, a practice-oriented continuing education arm delivering seminars, workshops, and a certified 7-month Inclusion Assistant training program (Weiterbildung zur Inklusionsassistenz) at the Troisdorf academy location.

JuCare's clinical and educational methodology is anchored in the TEACCH framework (Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication-handicapped CHildren), a structured, visual-based approach using visual schedules, clear workspace organization, and marked containers to reduce overwhelm and create predictability for children on the autism spectrum. The Academy curriculum is built from operational practice, with trainers drawn directly from JuCare's therapy and school support work, and the Inclusion Assistant program carries AZAV certification (TQ-Cert, 2024) enabling 100% tuition funding via Bildungsgutschein education vouchers issued by the Bundesagentur für Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency).

The business model is sales-led and direct across three revenue streams: professional-services fees for autism therapy sessions, public-sector contracts for school accompaniment, and professional-services revenue from Academy training programs and one-time seminar/workshop fees (e.g., 45 EUR per online Zoom seminar). Go-to-market relies on website contact forms, content marketing via blog and newsletter, organic social (Instagram @jucare_autism, Facebook), and direct enrollment at the Troisdorf Academy. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and the company appears to be independently owned with no external investor or parent-company backing indicated in available data.

Name

JuCare

Legal name

JuCare GmbH

Website

https://ju-care.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

JuCare GmbH is a German private autism-services provider delivering therapy, school accompaniment, and certified inclusion assistant training across seven locations in North Rhine-Westphalia and Vienna, serving children with autism and the schools and families supporting them.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autism Therapy and Special Education Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism 1:1 Paraprofessional / Aide Support Services (EDAKAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Teacher Training & Professional Development (EDAKAKAL), Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked) (EDAKAKAJ), Autism Classroom & School Program Support (Inclusion/Resource) (EDAKAKAC), Autism (ASD) Support Childcare (HSAAAIAA)

Keywords

• Autism therapy services
• School accompaniment support
• Inclusion assistant training
• Special education services
• Professional development seminars

Headquarters

HQ city

Sinzig

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Autism Therapy Services: Therapeutic services for children and youth with autism spectrum conditions, including individual therapy, family involvement, and social competence groups. Services are accessed through direct inquiries and medical/educational referrals.
2. School Support Services (Schulbegleitung): Professional school accompaniment and inclusion support services provided in schools. School companions support students with special learning needs in their educational participation.
3. Academy Training Programs: Continuing education and professional development courses for inclusion assistants, parents, teachers, and school support staff. Programs include seminars, workshops, and a certified 7-month training course for inclusion assistance with autism specialization. AZAV certified programs can be funded up to 100% via education vouchers from the Federal Employment Agency.
4. Seminars and Workshops: Individual seminar and workshop fees such as 45 EUR for online seminars. Courses are available for parents, teachers, and school support personnel on topics including autism, anxiety, selective mutism, and parenting strategies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

JuCare delivers therapeutic, educational, and training services for children and adolescents on the autism spectrum, their families, and the professionals who support them. Its therapeutic work (Autismustherapie) covers individual therapy, family-and-environment therapy, and social competence groups grounded in the TEACCH visual-support methodology. Its Schulbegleitung service places trained school companions in regular and partner schools to enable educational participation, and its Akademie provides AZAV-certified continuing education, including a roughly seven-month Inclusion Assistant qualification, plus seminars and workshops for parents, teachers, and school support staff.

Product overview

JuCare operates as a multi-service healthcare and education organization offering three interconnected core service areas: (1) Autismustherapie (Autism Therapy) providing individual therapy, family involvement, social competence groups, and therapeutic approaches for children and adolescents on the autism spectrum; (2) Schulbegleitung (School Support) offering professional accompaniment for students with special needs in inclusive educational settings through trained support staff; and (3) Akademie (Academy) delivering practice-oriented continuing education and a certified qualification program (Weiterbildung zur Inklusionsassistenz) for professionals working with children with support needs. The Academy also provides targeted seminars for parents, teachers, and school support staff, including offerings on autism-related topics such as selective mutism, anxiety, and behavioral boundaries. The organization serves the Cologne/Bonn region with approximately 170 employees across locations in Cologne, Bonn, Troisdorf, Brühl, Rheinbach, Sinzig, and Vienna.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JuCare Akademie: The JuCare Academy provides practice-oriented education and professional development programs for those who want to professionally support and strengthen children and adolescents.
• JuCare Autismustherapie
• JuCare Schulbegleitung

Products and services

• Autismustherapie (Autism Therapy) Therapeutic support program for children and adolescents on the autism spectrum, including individual therapy, family-and-environment therapy, and social competence groups. Designed for children/adolescents with autism and their families in the Cologne/Bonn region.
• Schulbegleitung (School Accompaniment) Professional school accompaniment service delivering inclusion support to students with special learning and support needs, delivered on-site through pool schools and partner schools across the Cologne/Bonn region, with associated coaching for the school companions.
• JuCare Akademie (Continuing Education Programs) Practice-oriented continuing education offerings for parents, teachers, Schulbegleitungen, school support staff, and pedagogical professionals, comprising seminars, workshops, classroom teaching units, individualized trainings, and internal trainings.
• Weiterbildung zur Inklusionsassistenz (Inclusion Assistant Training) AZAV-certified professional qualification (~7 months, part-time, in-person) qualifying participants as Inclusion Assistants with a focus on autism spectrum disorders, taught in Troisdorf. Maximum 20 participants per course; includes a 6-week practical phase and an internal final exam. Fundable up to 100% via Bildungsgutschein.
• Einzeltherapie (Individual Therapy) One-on-one therapeutic sessions within Autismustherapie that develop individualized strategies to help children and adolescents navigate life with strength, activity, and self-determination.
• Familie und Umwelt (Family and Environment Therapy) Therapeutic support engaging the child's living environment — family, school, and other everyday contexts — to ensure that autism therapy strategies transfer into daily life.
• Sozialkompetenzgruppen (Social Competence Groups) Small-group sessions strengthening social skills for children and adolescents on the autism spectrum, with a new cohort scheduled to start 1 September 2026 in Troisdorf.
• Seminar: 'Bleib cool, komm in den Pool!' Online seminar discussing pool models in school support, considering individual student needs and the consequences/difficulties of inclusive support for autistic students.
• Seminar: 'Was ist eigentlich selektiver Mutismus? Kompaktwissen praxisnah erklärt!' (Online) Online seminar explaining selective mutism — its basics, common misconceptions ('shy', 'refusing') — and offering practical tools for confident support of affected children.
• Seminar: 'Was ist eigentlich Angst? Kompaktwissen praxisnah erklärt!' (Online) Online seminar on recognizing and understanding anxiety in children and adolescents — from test anxiety to generalized anxiety — including internal processes and supportive measures.
• Seminar: 'Jetzt ist aber Schluss! — Regeln, Grenzen und Konsequenzen im Familien- und Erziehungsalltag' (Online) Online seminar (2.5 hours via Zoom, 45.00 EUR) on clear structures, reliable rules, and appreciative communication providing orientation for children; distinguishes praise, appreciation, punishment, rules, and consequences, with practical examples for parents and pedagogical professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 80% of autistic children experience sleep problems - addressable through therapeutic intervention and family guidance

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Diakonie Deutschland: National umbrella for Protestant social welfare services, including disability support, school accompaniment, and therapy. Comparable as a wide-scale incumbent in the same social-assistance service lines, particularly in the Cologne/Bonn area.
• AWO (Arbeiterwohlfahrt): Major German welfare organization providing school accompaniment, disability services, and family support across Germany. Comparable as a large incumbent competing in the Schulbegleitung market with regional depth.
• Caritas (Deutscher Caritasverband): Major German welfare organization offering Schulbegleitung, autism support, family services, and professional training nationwide. Relevant as a large incumbent competing for the same municipal inclusion contracts and professionally trained staff.
• Lebenshilfe (Bundesvereinigung): One of Germany's largest social welfare and disability support organizations, providing school accompaniment, therapy, and education across many regions. Comparable via overlapping inclusion support and school accompaniment services, but broader in mission and disability scope.
• Autismus Deutschland e.V. National umbrella association for autism in Germany; operates regional chapters with therapy, counseling, and advocacy services. Comparable as it sits in the same autism-support space, though organized as a nonprofit advocacy body rather than a commercial multi-service provider.

Emerging players

• FAW (Fortbildungsakademie der Wirtschaft): National continuing education provider offering AZAV-certified retraining and inclusion training with funding via Bildungsgutschein. Comparable on the academy revenue stream and government-funded training model rather than the therapy service line.

Direct peers

• Autismus-Therapiezentrum (ATZ) Köln: Specialized autism therapy center in the Cologne region offering individual therapy, social competence groups, and family support. Direct rival because both JuCare and ATZ Köln serve the same Rhine-Ruhr autism therapy market with overlapping services.
• DAA Deutsche Angestellten-Akademie: Large German continuing education provider with AZAV-certified programs including inclusion and care training. Comparable for the academy/training side of JuCare, though DAA operates at much greater scale across many topics.
• PePsy GmbH: German provider of autism therapy and related support services across multiple locations. Most directly comparable because of the same autism therapy focus, multi-site service model, and similar customer base (children, adolescents, families).

Regional players

• Autismus-Kompetenzzentrum Ostwestfalen-Lippe: Regional autism therapy and inclusion support provider in a different part of Germany. Comparable as a similarly structured multi-service autism center, but geographically separate so not a direct competitor to JuCare's Rhineland footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/JuCare-GmbH-61557981355518
• Instagraminstagram.com/jucare_autism
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jucare

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