Deutscher Kinderschutzbund Kreisverband OH

What Deutscher Kinderschutzbund Kreisverband OH does

Der Kinderschutzbund Kreisverband Ostholstein e.V. is a registered German non-profit association (eingetragener Verein) founded in 1973, operating as the regional Ostholstein chapter of the national Deutscher Kinderschutzbund federation. The organization is one of the largest employers in social work in Kreis Ostholstein, with approximately 600 employees and ~28 service locations across the district. Its functional remit spans counseling, supervised care, and education: it operates day-care centers (Kindertagesstätten), open all-day schools (Offene Ganztagsschulen), therapeutic early-intervention services (Heilpädagogische Frühförderung), family centers with early-help services, child-protection center functions, residential homes and social groups, school social work, outpatient family assistance, foster-family support, migration counseling, trauma-pedagogy (TiK-SH), domestic-violence contact work (RESOG 'See me!'), and emergency family-care under §20 SGB VIII. It also runs four social thrift stores (Sozialkaufhäuser).

The organization's revenue model is multi-stream and statutory: the core base is public-sector subsidies and commissioning under SGB VIII and SGB XII (Kreis Ostholstein Jugendamt, state of Schleswig-Holstein), supplemented by income-graduated parent fees for childcare and after-school programs, income-based Sozialstaffel reductions, BuT and municipal social-fund coverage, donations (including dedicated funds such as the Familienfonds and Nothilfefonds Ostholstein), membership dues, and sales from social thrift stores. Online donations are processed via the twingle GmbH platform. Distribution is purely direct service delivery through owned/operated facilities; institutional referrals come from the Jugendamt, schools, and other authorities. Customer-facing access points include anonymous helplines (Elterntelefon, Kinder- und Jugendtelefon) and direct facility contact. There is no proprietary technology platform underlying the service portfolio; the operating model is human-intensive social work and education.

Strategically, the organization is incrementally diversifying its service catalogue through new statutory verticals (e.g., §20 SGB VIII, RESOG), embedding ESG and sustainability practices (BMWK National Climate Protection Initiative; sustainable OGS catering with Essen mit Zukunft e.V.), and operating a dual-study talent pipeline via IU Internationale Hochschule and Diploma Hochschule — all within a fixed Ostholstein/Schleswig-Holstein geography. It is governed by an honorary board led by Chairwoman Mechtild Piechulla, with Kerstin Olschowsky as Geschäftsführerin (managing director).

Name

Deutscher Kinderschutzbund Kreisverband OH

Legal name

Der Kinderschutzbund Kreisverband Ostholstein e.V.

Website

https://kinderschutzbund-oh.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Deutscher Kinderschutzbund Kreisverband OH is a non-profit child-protection association founded in 1973, operating approximately 28 facilities across Ostholstein, Germany, with ~600 employees serving roughly 3,500 children and youth through daycare, after-school programs, family counseling, residential care, migration support, and trauma-pedagogy services.

Ownership category

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Product category

Child Welfare and Family Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (62411), Child Care Services (62441), Other Individual and Family Services (62419)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH), Mental Health Counseling & Therapy Services (K–12) (EDAJALAG), Specialized Student Support (Foster/Homeless/Migrant/McKinney-Vento) (EDAJAIAJ), Financial Assistance & Benefits Navigation Services (BPAGAEAK)

Keywords

• Child welfare services
• Childcare and daycare
• After-school programs
• Family counseling
• Social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Neustadt in Holstein

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices57 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government subsidies and public funding (SGB VIII, SGB XII): State subsidies from government bodies (youth welfare office, Kreis Ostholstein, state of Schleswig-Holstein) form the primary funding base for core child welfare services.
2. Parent contributions and childcare fees: Parent fees for childcare, daycare, after-school programs, and other services, with social staffel (fee reduction based on income) and Bildungs- und Teilhabe support for low-income families.
3. Donations and charitable contributions: Individual and institutional donations support specific projects such as the Familienfonds ('100 Familien in Not'), Nothilfefonds Ostholstein, Schulranzenaktion, and direct donations to individual facilities.
4. Membership fees: Annual membership fees from members supporting the organization.
5. Online donation processing (twingle GmbH): Donations are processed through twingle GmbH's donation form platform, which handles payment processing for the organization's online donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Kinderschutzbund Kreisverband Ostholstein e.V. delivers a comprehensive portfolio of child welfare, family support, and social services through approximately 28 facilities across the Ostholstein district. Core services include daycare and kindergarten (KiTa), open all-day school care (OGS), therapeutic early intervention (Heilpädagogische Frühförderung), family centers with early help (Familienzentren mit Frühen Hilfen), child protection counseling (Kinderschutz-Zentrum), anonymous telephone helplines, outpatient family assistance (Ambulante Hilfen under SGB VIII/SGB XII), emergency family care (§20 SGB VIII), migration counseling (MBSH), trauma pedagogy (TiK-SH), foster family support, school social work, and social thrift stores.

Product overview

Deutscher Kinderschutzbund Kreisverband Ostholstein e.V. is a non-profit child protection organization serving as a comprehensive social services provider. The organization operates approximately 28 locations across Ostholstein offering a diverse portfolio of services including childcare (Kindertagesstätten/KiTa), after-school care programs (Offene Ganztagsschulen/OGS), therapeutic early intervention (Heilpädagogische Frühförderung), family counseling centers, migration counseling (MBSH), outpatient assistance (Ambulante Hilfen), child protection services (Kinderschutz-Zentrum), crisis intervention (RESOG 'See me!'), trauma pedagogy (TiK-SH), foster care support, school social work, and social thrift stores. The organization serves approximately 3,500 children and youth, employs around 600 staff members, and functions as one of the largest employers in social work in the region.

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Problem solved

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Products and services

• Kindertagesstätten (KiTa) Daycare centers and kindergartens providing child care and early childhood education for children from infancy to school entry age. Includes Waldkindergärten (forest kindergartens) such as Waldkindergarten Bergkinder at Bungsberg and Waldkindergarten Rehsprung in Stockelsdorf offering nature-based early childhood education. Income-based fees via Sozialstaffel (Kreis Ostholstein), sibling discounts, and BuT/Kommunale Sozialfonds support for low-income families.
• Offene Ganztagsschulen (OGS) After-school care programs at schools providing supervised afternoon activities, homework assistance, meals, social-emotional competency development, and recreational programs for school-age children. Fees range from approximately 20 EUR/month (2 days) to 90–100 EUR/month (5 days), with optional meal fees of 4.20–5.50 EUR per meal. Reduced rates available via Bildungs- und Teilhabe.
• Heilpädagogische Frühförderung Therapeutic early intervention services for children from birth to school entry with developmental delays, disabilities, or behavioral concerns. Provides mobile individual support, family counseling, and integration measures in kindergartens and homes. Costs covered by Eingliederungshilfe (Kreis Ostholstein) upon approval. Preceded by pediatric consultation, application, medical examination, and needs assessment.
• Familienzentren mit Frühen Hilfen Family centers offering support for young families, pregnant women, and single parents with infants and toddlers. Services are free of charge, publicly funded by grants. Based in Neustadt i.H. and other Ostholstein locations.
• Kinderschutz-Zentrum Ostholstein-Segeberg Child protection center (Familienberatungsstelle and Fachberatungsstelle gegen (sexualisierte) Gewalt gegen Kinder) providing professional counseling and intervention services for families and children facing protection concerns. Member of the Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft der Kinderschutz-Zentren.
• Elterntelefon (Parents' Helpline) Free anonymous telephone counseling service at 0800/11 10 55 0 for parents offering support with parenting questions, family conflicts, and child development concerns. Available Mon–Fri 9–11h and Tue/Thu 17–19h. Has been operating continuously for 25 years. Reachable free from both landline and mobile phones.
• Kinder- und Jugendtelefon (Children and Youth Helpline) Free anonymous telephone counseling at 0800/11 10 33 3 for children and youth available Monday to Saturday 14:00–20:00, with Saturdays staffed by youth counselors. Reachable free from landline and mobile.
• Soziale Gruppen, Kinderhäuser/Horte (Social Groups and Children's Homes/After-School Care) Social groups, children's homes, and after-school care facilities (Kinderhäuser/Horte and Soziale Gruppen) for children and youth requiring support due to various life challenges. Includes residential living groups (Wohngruppen) in Lensahn and Neustadt i.H., and Soziale Gruppen locations across Oldenburg i.H., Eutin, Ahrensbök, and Fehmarn.
• Migrationsberatung Schleswig-Holstein (MBSH) Migration counseling service providing qualified initial consultations, integration support, language course assistance, administrative guidance, and rights/obligations advice for immigrants in Ostholstein regardless of residence status. Free and confidential; state-funded (landesfinanziert) by Schleswig-Holstein.
• Ambulante Hilfen (Outpatient Assistance) Outpatient assistance services supporting families with daily structure and coping under SGB VIII, plus community integration assistance for adults with mental illness under SGB XII to live independently, including help with daily structure, appointments, and household management.
• Betreuung und Versorgung in Notsituationen (§20 SGB VIII) Emergency care and support service (Betreuung und Versorgung für Familien in Notsituationen) under §20 SGB VIII for children under 14 when the primary caregiver is unable to provide care due to health or other reasons, to keep the child in their familiar environment.
• Anlaufstelle RESOG "See me!" Contact point for children and youth who have experienced or witnessed domestic violence, providing specialized support and intervention.
• TiK-SH Traumapädagogik (Regional office Kreis Ostholstein) Trauma-pedagogical counseling, training, and supervision for pedagogical professionals in kindergartens, family centers, elementary schools, and special education centers across Schleswig-Holstein to help traumatized children stabilize emotionally and socially. The organization hosts the regional office for Kreis Ostholstein.
• Sozialkaufhäuser (Social Thrift Stores) Four social thrift stores (Sozialkaufhäuser) in Bad Segeberg, Eutin, Heiligenhafen, and Neustadt i.H. selling donated second-hand goods at low prices. Also includes a clothing charity (Kleiderstube) in the Neustadt i.H. social shop.
• Integrationsstellen für Asylsuchende Integration offices (Integrationsstellen) in partnership with Neustadt, Amt Ostholstein-Mitte, and Gemeinde Süsel, supporting asylum seekers with orientation, cultural and language assistance, administrative accompaniment, and "Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe."
• Schulsozialarbeit (School Social Work) School social work services providing counseling, crisis intervention, and support for students at various schools in the region. Includes partnerships with Grundschule am Wasserquell, Wagrienschule, Inselschule Fehmarn, and other schools.
• Pflegefamilien im Kreis Ostholstein (Foster Family Support) Foster family support and counseling services working with the youth welfare office (Jugendamt Ostholstein) to support foster children and families. Includes regular contact with foster children and foster parents, crisis support, and care for children with special needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25 years of continuous Parents' Helpline (Elterntelefon) operation providing anonymous counseling on parenting, family conflicts, and child development
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IU Internationale Hochschule / Diploma HochschulecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Kinderschutzbund KV Ostholstein is an official education partner of IU Internationale Hochschule and Diploma Hochschule. Under the dual study program 'Soziale Arbeit' (B.A.), students receive theoretical training at the university and practical work experience in Kinderschutzbund facilities. Graduates earn the title 'Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) und Staatlich anerkannte*r Sozialarbeiter*in und Sozialpädagogin bzw. Sozialpädagoge'. This partnership serves as both a talent pipeline and a capacity-builder for the organization.
• Essen mit Zukunft e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe association 'Essen mit Zukunft' (Eat with a Future) conducted a workshop on sustainable school catering for the Kinderschutzbund's OGS canteen kitchen managers, and will accompany the organization in the coming year to develop its lunch catering under the aspects of health, sustainability, and climate-friendliness. The partnership focuses on transitioning to largely plant-based meals, reducing meat and dairy consumption, and using organic food.
• Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft der Kinderschutz-Zentren e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Kinderschutzbund Kreisverband Ostholstein is a member of the Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft der Kinderschutz-Zentren (Federal Working Group of Child Protection Centers), a nationwide network of 32 Kinderschutz-Zentren. The association issues position papers and advocacy on child protection policy, such as the open letter following the Stade shooting incident.
• Kitaportal Schleswig-HolsteinminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe state of Schleswig-Holstein's centralized kindergarten registration portal, through which parents can register children for childcare at Kinderschutzbund facilities.
• Schools in Ostholstein (various)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnerships with schools across Ostholstein for open all-day school care (OGS), school social work, and the TiK-SH trauma pedagogy program. Schools include Grundschule am Wasserquell, Wagrienschule, Inselschule Fehmarn, and many others.
• TiK-SH (Traumapädagogik in Schleswig-Holstein)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTiK-SH is a statewide program for trauma pedagogy in kindergartens, family centers, elementary schools, and special education centers across Schleswig-Holstein. The Kinderschutzbund Ostholstein hosts the regional office for Kreis Ostholstein, providing counseling, training, and supervision to pedagogical staff dealing with traumatized children.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kinderschutzbund München: Large regional Kinderschutzbund chapter offering comparable family support, counseling, and childcare services in Munich. Provides a relevant urban-comparable peer with similar SGB VIII service mix.
• SOS-Kinderdorf: Large German non-profit operating residential children's villages, family support, and youth welfare services comparable to Kinderschutzbund OH's Kinderhäuser, Soziale Gruppen, and Ambulante Hilfen, with similar funding models from SGB VIII commissioning.
• Kinderschutzbund Hamburg: Regional chapter of Deutscher Kinderschutzbund operating an integrated portfolio of KiTas, OGS, family centers, and counseling in Hamburg. Closely comparable structure, services, and funding model as a fellow Kreisverband.

Broad incumbents

• Caritas Deutschland: Germany's largest welfare confederation with overlapping family counseling, migration services (similar to MBSH), and youth welfare offerings funded via SGB VIII/XII. Comparable in revenue model and institutional commissioning relationships.
• Diakonie Deutschland: Major Protestant welfare organization operating childcare, family support, and migration counseling nationwide, overlapping with Kinderschutzbund OH's service portfolio and public funding structure.
• Deutscher Kinderschutzbund Bundesverband: National federation of which Kreisverband Ostholstein is a regional chapter, providing brand standards, advocacy, and shared infrastructure. Directly comparable as the parent body governing similar child welfare operations across Germany.
• Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (DRK): National welfare and humanitarian organization with overlapping family, youth, and migration services across Germany, including in Schleswig-Holstein. Comparable scale, funding mix, and service breadth.
• Arbeiterwohlfahrt (AWO) Bundesverband: National welfare association providing Kindertagesstätten, OGS, family support, and Ambulante Hilfen with comparable SGB VIII/XII funding mechanisms. Operates regional chapters in Schleswig-Holstein that directly compete for municipal commissioning.

Others

• Phineo gAG: German non-profit analytics and impact advisory organization serving the social sector. Relevant as an adjacent ecosystem player evaluating and supporting child welfare NGOs comparable to Kinderschutzbund OH.

Emerging players

• Stiftung Kinderperspektiven: Smaller specialized German foundation focused on child welfare innovation and family support programs. Comparable as a non-profit child-focused services provider, though at smaller scale and with narrower programmatic scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles8 records

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