Kilden STU og Botilbud

What Kilden STU og Botilbud does

Kilden STU og Botilbud is a Danish social-pedagogical comprehensive care provider founded in 2014 and headquartered in Store Heddinge, Stevns (Zealand), serving young people with autism spectrum disorders, psychiatric conditions, and general learning difficulties. The organization operates three integrated service lines under Danish social welfare law: (1) STU (Særligt Tilrettelagt Ungdomsuddannelse), a three-year special youth education program delivered in partnership with Danhostel Stevns across four tracks (Design & Event, Mad & Service, Håndværk & Grønne områder, Ridning & Hestepleje); (2) Botilbud, residential care across three properties (Palæet urban villa, Godset rural farm, Husene semi-independent units); and (3) Beskæftigelse, protected employment (§103) and activity/community services (§104) embedded in real workplace settings.

The underlying operational technology is a set of evidence-based pedagogical methodologies — Low Arousal (conflict-prevention framework with three principles: responsibility, control, affect contagion), KRAP (cognitive, resource-focused and acknowledging practice with tools such as the 'energy cup' and 'goal ladder'), autism-specific approaches (visual schedules, social stories, the '10 Hs'), and Swedish-developed tactile stimulation therapy. Specialized clinical staff, including an on-staff sexologist/psychotherapist, deliver these approaches directly. Total capacity is approximately 35 residential placements across §107 and §43 provisions, with a modest STU cohort and a dedicated visitation team managing municipal referrals.

The business model is government-funded managed services. Revenue flows exclusively from Danish municipal social services contracts under standardized rate provisions (STU at 24,035 DKK/month; residential at 1,679-2,652 DKK/day depending on support level), priced via VUM2 and ICS assessments. Go-to-market is sales-led through municipal case handlers (sagsbehandlere) and career guidance counselors (UU-vejledere), supplemented by digital presence across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn, plus organized facility tours and community events. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and the organization operates as a private, self-governed Danish institution without external PE/ownership.

Name

Kilden STU og Botilbud

Legal name

Kilden STU og Botilbud

Website

https://kilden-stu.dk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kilden STU og Botilbud is a Danish social-pedagogical care provider in Store Heddinge offering integrated STU education, residential care (Botilbud), and protected employment (§103) for young people with autism, psychiatric conditions, and learning difficulties, funded by municipal contracts under Danish social welfare law.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Care and Special Education Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Educational Support Services (611710), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Therapy-Integrated Childcare Support (coordination with OT/PT/SLP/ABA) (HSAAAIAM)

Keywords

• Special youth education
• Residential care services
• Protected employment programs
• Autism support services
• Social pedagogical care

Headquarters

HQ city

Store Heddinge

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Social Services (Danish Law): Kilden operates as a government-approved social pedagogical institution funded through Danish social welfare legislation. Revenue comes from municipal contracts based on Danish service provisions including STU (Special Youth Education), residential care (§ 107, § 43), protected employment (§ 103), activity and community services (§ 104), and social pedagogical support (§ 85). Pricing is standardized through differentiated rates based on VUM2 and ICS thematic assessments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kilden STU og Botilbud is a Danish social pedagogical comprehensive care facility that provides integrated housing (Botilbud), three-year special youth education (STU) with four practical specialization tracks, and protected employment (§103) plus activity/community services (§104) for young people with autism, psychiatric conditions, and general learning difficulties. Services are delivered through four residential departments — Godset (rural farm setting), Palæet (town-center villa with 24-hour staffing), and Husene (semi-independent step-down housing) — together with a practical training workplace at Danhostel Stevns, all grounded in evidence-based methodologies including Low Arousal, KRAP, and autism-specific pedagogical approaches.

Product overview

Kilden STU og Botilbud is a social pedagogical holistic service for young people with autism, psychological/social disabilities, and learning difficulties. The organization offers three interconnected service areas: (1) STU (Særligt Tilrettet Ungdomsuddannelse) - a three-year specialized youth education program at Danhostel Stevns with four tracks (Design & Event, Mad & Service, Håndværk & Grønne områder, Ridning & Hestepleje), supported by elective subjects and leisure activities; (2) Botilbud - residential care in three units (Godset, Palæet, Husene) offering different levels of independence; and (3) Beskæftigelse - protected employment (§103) and activity/community services (§104) at Danhostel Stevns. The services integrate practical work experience, social development, and personal growth within a low-arousal, KRAP-based pedagogical framework.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• § 103 – Beskyttet beskæftigelse: Protected employment program at Danhostel Stevns offering kitchen tasks, housekeeping, garden service, and stable work
• § 104 – Aktivitets- og samværstilbud
• Godset
• Palæet
• Husene

Products and services

• STU (Særligt Tilrettelagt Ungdomsuddannelse) A three-year special youth education program for young people with autism and special needs, combining practical work experience at Danhostel Stevns with classroom learning. Students choose from four specialization tracks (Design & Event, Mad & Service, Håndværk & Grønne områder, Ridning & Hestepleje). Funded through Danish municipalities at 24,035 kr per month with no user payment required.
• Botilbud (Residential Care) Residential care facilities for young people with special needs, providing housing with social pedagogical support under §§107 and 43. Includes three residential units: Godset (rural farm setting, 8+3 placements), Palæet (central Store Heddinge villa, 10 placements with 24-hour staffing and §66 places), and Husene (semi-independent step-down housing, 4–6 residents per unit). Government-differentiated rates from 1,679 to 2,652 kr per day by support tier.
• Beskæftigelse (Protected Employment and Activity Services) Protected employment (§103) and activity/community services (§104) for young people with special needs, delivered at Danhostel Stevns. Includes kitchen tasks, housekeeping, garden maintenance, and stable work, plus leisure activities such as riding, sports, board games, and workshops.
• Design & Event (STU Track) STU specialization track focused on creative design, graphic marketing, and event planning for tourists and guests at Danhostel Stevns.
• Mad & Service (STU Track) STU specialization track focused on food preparation, nutrition, hygiene, guest service, and housekeeping skills at Danhostel Stevns.
• Håndværk & Grønne områder (STU Track) STU specialization track focused on craftsmanship, outdoor work, green area maintenance, and practical skills at Danhostel Stevns.
• Ridning & Hestepleje (STU Track) STU specialization track focused on horseback riding instruction and horse care at a nearby riding center, including riding training, stable work, and animal welfare education.
• Skolevægring (School Refusal Intervention) Specialized intervention program for young people with school refusal behaviors, offering gradual exposure, social skills training, and cross-sector collaboration within an autism-specific approach.

Quantifiable outcome

• After completing STU, young people will with minimal support be able to: be partially or fully clarified about their opportunities for further education or employment; manage in the surrounding community; communicate with others; and maintain a daily routine

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Danhostel StevnscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDanhostel Stevns serves as Kilden's primary practical training workplace where STU students gain real work experience. Students rotate through various departments including kitchen tasks (dishwashing, cooking, meal preparation), housekeeping (cleaning, preparing rooms), garden service and property maintenance, and stable work with horses. This partnership provides meaningful employment opportunities matching abilities and interests with structured tasks.
• Local businesses in Store Heddinge, Køge, and surrounding Stevns areasupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVarious local businesses serve as external internship (praktik) sites for second and third-year STU students. Partner organizations include daycare centers, care facilities, retail stores, cafes, service companies, and other local employers who provide real-world work experience opportunities for students transitioning to independent employment.
• Lene Alexander (Sexologist and Psychotherapist)supportingTechnology or IntegrationLene Alexander serves as Kilden's dedicated sexologist and psychotherapist, providing individual counseling and sexual guidance to young people. She also offers training in tactile stimulation (taktil stimulering) - a clinically documented touch method developed in Sweden.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Specialisterne: Danish social enterprise founded by Thorkil Sonne that specializes in autism-focused services and employment support. Operates in the same autism-services space in Denmark and serves overlapping municipal customer relationships.

Broad incumbents

• National Autistic Society: UK's largest autism charity, running schools, residential services, and adult services for autistic individuals. Comparable integrated service offering (education + housing + employment support), but UK-focused.
• Red Barnet (Save the Children Denmark): Major Danish child welfare organization delivering social services and support for vulnerable children and youth. Adjacent in mission and Danish regulatory framework, but much broader and less specialized in autism-specific provision.
• Center for Autisme: Danish national knowledge and service center for autism, offering residential placements, education, and advisory services. A larger, established incumbent in the Danish autism-services market with overlapping service lines (STU-like programs, botilbud).
• KFUM's Sociale Arbejde: Danish YMCA-affiliated social services organization operating residential institutions and youth support programs in Denmark. Overlaps with Kilden on youth residential care under Danish social legislation, though broader in scope.
• SOS Children's Villages: International NGO operating residential care villages for children and youth, including in Denmark. Comparable in residential child/youth care delivery model, though much larger and less specialized in autism-specific pedagogy.

Regional players

• Ambitious about Autism (TreeHouse School): UK-based charity operating autism-specific schools and post-16 provision including TreeHouse School. Comparable mission of combining specialized autism education with residential/life-skills support, though operating in the UK rather than Denmark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/KildenSTU
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kilden-stu-og-botilbud
• Instagraminstagram.com/kilden_stu
• TikToktiktok.com/@kildenstiktok

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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