Stiftung Heilpädagogisches Kinderhaus gGmbH

What Stiftung Heilpädagogisches Kinderhaus gGmbH does

Stiftung Heilpädagogisches Kinderhaus gGmbH is a charitable non-profit social services provider founded in 1995 and headquartered in Stemwede, Germany, operating under the parent association Lebensperspektiven e.V. It delivers residential and ambulatory therapeutic care for children, adolescents, and young adults with disabilities and psychological impairments, anchored by approximately 10 residential groups (Wohngruppen) and two parent-child facilities across multiple locations in North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony. The service stack extends beyond residential care to include foster family placement (LEO Pflegefamilien gGmbH), ambulatory pedagogical support, and vocational integration through Servicehaus Stemwede, with a recent Schulstation cooperation at the Mindener Waldschule extending school-based support.

The business model is a regulated fee-for-service model under the German Sozialgesetzbuch (SGB VIII / SGB XII). Revenue is generated primarily through per-placement payments and case fees billed to regional public payors — the Jugendamt (youth welfare office) and Sozialhilfeträger (social assistance authorities) — across five referral counties: Minden-Lübbecke, Diepholz, Vechta, Damme, and southern Osnabrück. Supplementary revenue comes from donations and care facility fees. The organization holds the Family-Friendly Company certification (2021–2024) and is preparing for its 30th anniversary in 2025, demonstrating operational continuity and a sustained employer brand in a labor-constrained care market. There is no disclosed use of proprietary technology or AI capabilities; the operating model is fundamentally human-delivered pedagogical care within a licensed regulatory framework.

Name

Stiftung Heilpädagogisches Kinderhaus gGmbH

Legal name

Stiftung Heilpädagogisches Kinderhaus gGmbH

Website

https://lebensperspektiven-ev.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stiftung Heilpädagogisches Kinderhaus gGmbH is a non-profit social services provider in Stemwede, Germany, delivering residential, ambulatory, and foster-family care for children and youth with disabilities across five NRW and Lower Saxony counties, funded primarily by regional Jugendamt and Sozialhilfeträger offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child and Youth Welfare Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAEAC

Family & Parenting Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPAGABAG

Child Protection & Child Rights

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/International Development & Poverty Alleviation

SECONDARYHLAFACAL

Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

SECONDARYHSAAAIAL

Respite Care for Families of Children with Disabilities

Home & Personal Services/Childcare, Babysitting & Nanny Services/Special Needs & Inclusive Childcare Services

Keywords

• Residential youth care
• Child welfare services
• Foster family placement
• Ambulatory pedagogical support
• Vocational integration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Stemwede

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Statutory Social Services Funding: Government-funded social services through youth welfare offices (Jugendamt) and social welfare authorities (Sozialhilfeträger) as the primary revenue source for child and youth welfare services.
2. Donations: Charitable donations from individuals and organizations to support children, youth, and families in need.
3. Care Facility Fees: Fees for residential care services, outpatient assistance, and supported living arrangements for children, youth, and adults with special needs.

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stiftung Heilpädagogisches Kinderhaus gGmbH operates residential child and youth welfare services in Stemwede, Germany, including ten Wohngruppen (residential groups), two parent-child facilities, a school station (Schulstation) cooperation with Mindener Waldschule, and Betreutes Wohnen (supported living) for young adults. Services target children and adolescents with Section 35a SGB VIII needs (psychological disability), family crises, and those requiring foster care placement under the Lebensperspektiven e.V. umbrella.

Product overview

Stiftung Heilpädagogisches Kinderhaus gGmbH operates as a comprehensive social services organization offering a multi-module portfolio under the Lebensperspektiven e.V. umbrella. The core offering is the Heilpädagogisches Kinderhaus with residential care (10 housing groups, 2 parent-child facilities), school station, and supported living. This is complemented by AmPäL for ambulatory pedagogical services, LEO Pflegefamilien for foster family placement, and Servicehaus Stemwede for vocational integration through commercial services including two retail markets (Hahme and Hunte frische Markt). The portfolio covers the full spectrum of child, youth, and family welfare services from residential care through vocational inclusion, unified by the mission of enabling participation and healthy development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stiftung Heilpädagogisches Kinderhaus (Residential Care) Residential child and youth welfare services providing ten Wohngruppen (housing groups) in Stemwede municipality, two parent-child facilities (Eltern-Kind-Einrichtungen), a Schulstation (school station) with Mindener Waldschule, and Betreutes Wohnen (supported living) for young adults transitioning to independence. Tailored for children and youth with Section 35a SGB VIII needs (psychological disability).
• AmPäL (Ambulante Pädagogische Lebenshilfen) Outpatient pedagogical support services for individuals and families facing challenging life situations including mental health issues, addiction, bullying, school problems, and disability. Includes school assistance, educational counseling, and inclusion support across Minden-Lübbecke, Diepholz, Damme, Vechta, and southern Osnabrück district.
• LEO Pflegefamilien (Foster Family Placement) Foster family placement services connecting children and youth who cannot live with their birth families with vetted foster families. Provides matching services, training, placement support, and ongoing supervision in collaboration with Jugendamt and professional networks.
• Servicehaus Stemwede (Vocational Integration) Vocational integration and inclusive employment services providing social-security-covered jobs for people with and without disabilities in crafts, retail, and handyman services. Operates Hahme frische Markt and Hunte frische Markt retail outlets; minimum 40% of employees are people with disabilities in regular employment.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AmPäL gGmbH (Ambulante Pädagogische Lebenshilfen)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Outpatient pedagogical support services covering families in crisis, school assistance, inclusion support, and psychological counseling. Operates across Minden-Lübbecke, Diepholz, Damme, Vechta, and southern Osnabrück county.
• LEO Pflegefamilien gGmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Foster family placement service integrated under the Lebensperspektiven e.V. umbrella. Originally part of Stiftung Heilpädagogisches Kinderhaus, LEO was restructured as an independent gGmbH in 2024. Provides matching services between children and foster families, ongoing supervision, and support.
• Mindener WaldschuleminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Cooperation partner for the Schulstation (school station) providing educational support services for children with special needs attending the Mindener Waldschule.
• Servicehaus Stemwede gGmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Vocational integration and inclusive employment services. Provides social-security-covered jobs for people with and without disabilities in crafts, retail, and handyman services. Operates Hahme frische Markt and Hunte frische Markt retail outlets.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Diakonie Deutschland: Protestant welfare federation operating youth welfare, family support, and disability services across Germany. Comparable service categories but at significantly larger scale through regional member organizations.
• Caritas Deutschland: Large Catholic welfare federation operating residential youth facilities, family services, and disability support nationwide. Comparable services but operates as a much broader social services conglomerate rather than a regional specialist.
• AWO Bundesverband: Workers' welfare association operating childcare, youth welfare, and family services nationwide. Provides overlapping capabilities but as part of a much broader portfolio of social services.

Direct peers

• Outlaw gGmbH: Operates Kinder- und Jugendhilfe (youth welfare) facilities across multiple German states with residential groups, outpatient services, and educational support. Directly comparable operating model and customer base.
• Lebenshilfe: Germany's largest non-profit for people with intellectual disabilities, operating residential facilities, family support, and inclusive employment. Comparable in serving children and adults with disabilities through §35a SGB VIII-relevant services.
• v. Bodelschwinghsche Stiftungen Bethel: Major German non-profit foundation providing residential care, supported living, vocational integration, and disability services across the life span. Comparable integrated portfolio spanning residential care through vocational inclusion.
• Deutscher Kinderschutzbund: National federation providing child protection, family counseling, and crisis intervention services. Comparable in offering protective services for children and families in distress under government-funded contracts.
• SOS-Kinderdorf Deutschland: Operates residential children's villages (Kinderdörfer) and youth welfare services across Germany. Highly comparable as a non-profit providing 24/7 residential care, foster family services, and family support under government contracts.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/lebensperspektiven_e.v
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stiftung-heilp%C3%A4dagogisches-kinderhaus-ggmbh

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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