Lebenshilfe Fürth

What Lebenshilfe Fürth does

Lebenshilfe Fürth is a registered non-profit association (eingetragener Verein) headquartered in Fürth, Bavaria, that provides a comprehensive continuum of disability services across the entire life course — from early childhood intervention through senior care — for approximately 1,200 people with disabilities in the city and district of Fürth. The organization operates more than ten fixed-site facilities including two inclusive kindergartens (Karl-Reinmann and Sternstunden), a nursery (Haus der kleinen Füße), two special education schools (Clara and Dr. Isaak Hallemann Schule, Elisabeth Krauß Schule), the Dambacher Werkstätten vocational workshop (recognized under §225 SGB IX), a Förderstätte day facility for adults with complex needs, the Pro.Arbeit supported employment service, multiple residential homes (Fronmüllerstraße, Marsweg, Wohnpflegeheim, Außenwohngruppe TOG), an Ambulant Begleitetes Wohnen independent-living service, and a senior day facility (TENE), supplemented by counseling, family respite, leisure programs, and personal future planning (PZP).

The underlying operating infrastructure is conventional for a German social-services provider: standard office IT with Nextcloud for internal file exchange and Nextcloud Forms for data collection, IONOS WebAnalytics for web statistics, and PayPal for donation processing. The organization is GDPR-compliant. Service delivery is community-led — primarily direct provision at owned facilities, with mobile early-intervention services visiting families at home and in kindergartens, supported-employer partnerships for inclusive employment, and inclusion-oriented community events (Fürther Sportfest für Alle, Maikerwa, TAKAMOL dance projects). Technology is not a differentiator; the value proposition rests on integrated human care across education, work, housing, and leisure.

Lebenshilfe Fürth's revenue model is a hybrid of statutory social-insurance reimbursements and philanthropic funding. The primary income streams are cost reimbursements from Bezirk Mittelfranken (regional social authority), the Bundesagentur für Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency), and Deutsche Rentenversicherung for rehabilitation, employment, and housing services, supplemented by Pflegekassen (care insurance) reimbursements for respite care via Verhinderungspflege and Entlastungsbetrag (Pflegegrad 1-5). Secondary streams include annual membership fees, private donations and corporate sponsorships (notably Aktion Mensch, Rainer Winter Stiftung, P&P Stiftung VITA, Faber-Castell Kinderfonds Stiftung, Lions Club Fürth, Manfred-Roth-Stiftung), foundation grants for equipment and facility projects, and Cafeteria/Café SAMOCCA revenue (including catering at Finanzamt Fürth). Contract manufacturing, assembly, packaging, and electrical services generated through Dambacher Werkstätten provide additional enterprise revenue. The association is governed by a board under §26 BGB with Nils Ortlieb as Vorsitzender and Rolf Bidner as Deputy Chairman, and wholly owns two operating subsidiaries (Kind u. Eltern-Frühförderung gGmbH and Dambacher Werkstätten gGmbH).

Name

Lebenshilfe Fürth

Legal name

Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit geistiger oder anderer Behinderung Fürth e.V.

Website

https://lebenshilfe-fuerth.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lebenshilfe Fürth is a German non-profit association delivering cradle-to-grave disability services across 10+ facilities in the Fürth region of Bavaria. The organization serves approximately 1,200 people with disabilities through early intervention, special education, sheltered employment, residential care, and family support.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Social Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH), Housing Transition & Supported Living Navigation (EDAKANAK)

Keywords

• Disability social services
• Early childhood intervention
• Vocational rehabilitation workshops
• Inclusive special education
• Residential care facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Fürth

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Social Services Funding: Funded primarily by Bezirk Mittelfranken (regional social authority), Bundesagentur für Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency), Deutsche Rentenversicherung (German Pension Insurance), and local social welfare authorities. These cover costs for rehabilitation, employment support, and housing services.
2. Care Insurance Reimbursement: Care services (respite care, family support) are reimbursed through Pflegekassen (care insurance) for individuals with Pflegegrad 1-5 via Verhinderungspflege and Entlastungsbetrag.
3. Donations and Sponsorship: Private donations, corporate sponsorships, and foundation grants fund projects, equipment, and facility improvements. Examples: P&P Stiftung VITA donated 6,500 EUR for gymnastics equipment; Rainer Winter Stiftung donated 20,000 EUR for education.
4. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from individual members who support the organization's mission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lebenshilfe Fürth e.V. is a nonprofit association that provides integrated disability support services across the life span, including early childhood intervention, inclusive kindergartens, special education schools (Förderzentren), sheltered vocational workshops, supported employment, residential housing, supported independent living, senior day care, counseling, personal future planning, leisure activities, and family respite services. The organization operates more than 10 facilities in the city and district of Fürth, Bavaria, and serves approximately 1,200 people with disabilities through two wholly-owned subsidiaries: Kind u. Eltern-Frühförderung gGmbH and Dambacher Werkstätten gGmbH.

Product overview

Lebenshilfe Fürth is a comprehensive social services organization offering a multi-module portfolio of disability support services. The organization operates across five core service pillars: (1) Early Intervention and Childcare (Frühe Hilfen) including early intervention counseling, nursery, and kindergartens; (2) Education and Learning (Bildung und Lernen) with two special education centers (Hallemann Schule, Elisabeth Krauß Schule) and therapeutic day care; (3) Work and Employment (Arbeit und Beschäftigung) through the Dambacher Werkstätten vocational workshop, Förderstätte, and Pro.Arbeit supported employment service; (4) Housing and Living (Wohnen und Leben) including residential homes, nursing facilities, and supported independent living; and (5) Counseling, Leisure, and Family Support (Beratung, Freizeit und Bildung) offering counseling, personal future planning, leisure activities, and family respite services. The organization serves approximately 1,200 people with disabilities across more than 10 locations in Fürth city and district.

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Products and services

• Frühförderung (Early Intervention) Interdisciplinary early intervention service for children from birth to school entry, providing counseling, diagnostics, therapy, and family support for developmental disorders or disabilities. Covered by Bezirk Mittelfranken and health insurance; requires pediatric prescription.
• Kinderkrippe Haus der kleinen Füße (Children's Nursery) Inclusive nursery for children aged 9 months to 3 years, providing inclusive care in two groups with up to 18 children, with heilpädagogische (curative-pedagogical) support services.
• Karl-Reinmann-Kindergarten Inclusive kindergarten for children aged 3-6 years, with three groups each containing 10 regular and 5 children with special needs, focusing on nature experience, movement, and music.
• Sternstunden-Kindergarten Inclusive kindergarten with three groups of 10 regular and 5 children with special needs, with emphasis on language development, cultural experiences, and social-emotional competencies.
• Clara und Dr. Isaak Hallemann Schule Special education center (Förderzentrum) for students with intellectual developmental needs, offering schooling from preschool through 12th grade vocational training.
• Elisabeth Krauß Schule Special education center in Oberasbach for language, learning, and social-emotional development, including preschool, diagnostic classes, and after-school care.
• Dambacher Werkstätten Vocational rehabilitation workshop for people with disabilities (§225 SGB IX), employing approximately 290 workers with disabilities across multiple production and service areas.
• Förderstätte Day facility for adults with complex support needs, providing meaningful employment and activities tailored to individual assistance requirements.
• Pro.Arbeit Fürth Supported employment service bridging people with disabilities into the general labor market through internships, external workplaces, and regular employment.
• Wohnstätte Fronmüllerstraße Residential facility with 5 living groups housing 41 residents in individual rooms, offering comprehensive support for daily living and maximum independence.
• Wohnstätte Marsweg Modern residential facility with 3 living groups of 10 residents each, offering individual rooms with private bathrooms and garden access.
• Wohnpflegeheim Fronmüllerstraße Nursing care home with 3 living groups of 6 residents each, offering 24-hour care including night supervision for adults with complex disabilities.
• Außenwohngruppe TOG External living group with 2 shared houses for 5-6 persons each, providing assisted living in urban setting for people with dual diagnosis.
• Ambulant Begleitetes Wohnen (Supported Independent Living) Personalized assistance service supporting adults with disabilities living independently, in shared apartments, or with family through scheduled home visits.
• Seniorentagesstätte TENE (Senior Day Care) Day facility for older adults with disabilities transitioning from work life, offering individual activities and weekly programs at Fronmüllerstraße 70.
• Beratungsstelle (Counseling Services) Free, confidential counseling service for people with disabilities, relatives, and legal guardians on disability-related topics including initial counseling, care grades, and services.
• Persönliche Zukunfts-Planung (PZP) Personal future planning service helping individuals with disabilities identify dreams, strengths, and goals through supporter circles and future celebration events.
• Freizeitangebote (Leisure Activities) Comprehensive leisure program for adults and youth 16+ offering excursions, travel, cooking, dancing, sports, and regular group activities through the Offene Hilfen. Small participation fee covers food and materials.
• Familienentlastender Dienst (Family Relief Service) Respite care service providing temporary caregiving for family members with disabilities during daytime, evenings, nights, or weekends. Reimbursed through Pflegekassen (care insurance) for Pflegegrad 1-5 via Verhinderungspflege and Entlastungsbetrag.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 10,000 children helped through early intervention in over 50 years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Faber-Castell Kinderfonds StiftungcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2026New cooperation announced June 2026 between Lebenshilfe Fürth and Faber-Castell Kinderfonds Stiftung to develop joint projects in education, art, and inclusion for children and youth with special support needs.
• P&P Stiftung VITAminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Donated 6,500 euros to fund new gymnastics and movement equipment for the Karl-Reinmann-Kindergarten's gym, enabling inclusive play and exercise.
• Rainer Winter StiftungcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Long-standing foundation providing annual donations of approximately 20,000 euros (2026) specifically for education programs, supporting Clara and Dr. Isaak Hallemann Schule and Elisabeth Krauß Schule.
• Lebenshilfen in der Metropolregion Nürnberg e.V. (10 Lebenshilfen)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025zbba (Zentrum berufliche Bildung und Arbeit) is a cooperation project of 10 Lebenshilfen in the Nuremberg metropolitan region, providing vocational training for people with disabilities outside sheltered workshops.
• Sparkasse FürthminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Banking partner for Stiftung Lebenshilfe Fürth, holding foundation account (IBAN DE60 7625 0000 0009 3070 83).
• Klinikum FürthminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Clinical partner cooperating with Harl.e.kin-Nachsorge program for premature and at-risk newborns transitioning from hospital to home.
• Lions Club FürthminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Co-sponsor of the 'Ich bin süchtig' drug prevention project, contributing toMarco Noack's inspirational presentations in schools.
• Bürgerstiftung KerscherminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Co-sponsor of the 'Ich bin süchtig' drug prevention project.
• Manfred-Roth-StiftungminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Co-sponsor of the 'Ich bin süchtig' drug prevention project.
• Stadt Fürth – Amt für Kinder, Jugendliche und Familien/Abt. JugendarbeitminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Co-sponsor and institutional partner for the 'Ich bin süchtig' drug prevention project.
• Aktion MenschcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Major funding partner supporting SOROWO (social-spatial housing project), Kunstgarten (inclusive art garden), and PZP (Personal Future Planning) projects. Aktion Mensch is Germany's largest social funding organization.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bundesvereinigung Lebenshilfe: National federation of 530+ Lebenshilfe associations in Germany. Provides policy advocacy, quality standards, and member services across the same disability population as Lebenshilfe Fürth. Operates as a coordinating and standards body rather than direct service provider.
• Diakonie Deutschland: Protestant welfare federation operating Werkstätten, special education schools, residential homes, and early intervention services across Germany. Directly overlaps with Lebenshilfe Fürth on Werkstatt (§225 SGB IX), Förderzentren, and Wohnstätte offerings.
• Caritas Deutschland: Germany's largest Catholic welfare confederation, operating broadly in disability, elderly care, youth, and family services with regional chapters. Comparable in multi-pillar social service delivery and federal-state funding dependencies, though with broader scope and faith-based positioning.

Direct peers

• Lebenshilfe Bayern: State-level association of Lebenshilfe organizations in Bavaria, providing coordination and advocacy for member organizations including likely Lebenshilfe Fürth membership. Operates the same model at supra-regional level.
• Lebenshilfe Gießen e.V. Regional Lebenshilfe association operating comparable multi-pillar services (workshop, residential, early intervention, school) in the Gießen region. Equivalent operating model under same federal SGB IX framework and member-fee + government funding model.
• Stiftung ICP München: Foundation providing comparable cradle-to-grave disability services (early intervention, special education, Werkstatt, residential) in the Munich metropolitan area. Closest direct peer in service portfolio breadth and SGB IX framework operating model.

Others

• Aktion Mensch: Germany's largest social funding organization (Lotterie partner) and a major funder of Lebenshilfe Fürth projects including SOROWO housing, Kunstgarten, and PZP. Functions as ecosystem/capital provider rather than service provider.
• Special Olympics Deutschland: National sports and inclusion organization for people with intellectual disabilities. Adjacent thematic peer serving the same population across leisure/inclusion pillar, but does not operate Werkstätten or residential services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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