Pater-Mayer-Rupert- Zentrum der kath. Jugendfürsorge

What Pater-Mayer-Rupert- Zentrum der kath. Jugendfürsorge does

The Pater-Rupert-Mayer-Zentrum (PRMZ), founded in 1975 and operated by Katholische Jugendfürsorge der Diözese Regensburg e.V. (KJF), is a Catholic Förderzentrum (special education and rehabilitation center) in Regensburg, Germany, serving children, youth, and young adults aged 7 months to 20+ years with physical, organic, and/or emotional disabilities. Its core offering is an integrated continuum of services spanning interdisciplinary early intervention (IFS), an integrative kindergarten and crèche (Kinderhaus Bambino), school-preparation (SVE), a Förderschule with elementary/middle/upper/vocational tracks, day care (Tagesstätten), a boarding school (Internat), and a Mobile Sonderpädagogischer Dienst extending support to mainstream schools across the Oberpfalz region. Specialized therapeutic methodologies include Snoezelen multisensory therapy, hippotherapy with certified horses, animal-assisted therapy with therapy dog Runa, ELECOK advisory for electronic aids and assisted communication, and vocational preparation (BVJ/AQJ/BIJ Sprungbrett).

Revenue is generated almost entirely through public-payor channels: Bezirk Oberpfalz and Jugendämter cover boarding/day care under Eingliederungshilfe, statutory health insurance funds early-intervention therapies, and parents contribute only an income-scaled fee based on household savings. A supplementary funding stream comes from donations and memberships through the 'Sonne fürs Leben' action committee (minimum €15/year). The center operates five Regensburg locations and was supplemented in August 2025 by Hummelchen, a new short-term care facility providing family respite. Go-to-market is referral-driven via pediatricians, clinics, social services, and the KJF network; marketing occurs through community events, press coverage, and the institutional website. No venture capital or private equity is involved; governance sits with KJF under Vorsitzender Domkapitular Michael Dreßel and Direktor Michael Eibl.

Name

Pater-Mayer-Rupert- Zentrum der kath. Jugendfürsorge

Legal name

Katholische Jugendfürsorge der Diözese Regensburg e.V.

Website

https://prmz.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pater-Rupert-Mayer-Zentrum (PRMZ) is a Catholic non-profit Förderzentrum in Regensburg, Germany, serving children, youth, and young adults with physical, motor, and psychosocial disabilities through an integrated continuum of early intervention, inclusive kindergarten, special school, boarding, day care, and therapy services, funded primarily by public social-services and health-insurance payors.

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Product category

Special Education and Disability Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Home Health Care Services (62161), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Down Syndrome & Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Childcare (HSAAAIAC), Behavioral Support & Positive Behavior Intervention Childcare (HSAAAIAF), Mental Health & Emotional/Trauma-Informed Childcare (anxiety, PTSD) (HSAAAIAI), Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked) (EDAKAKAJ)

Keywords

• Special education services
• Early intervention therapy
• Rehabilitation and care
• Inclusive education support
• Vocational preparation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Regensburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (Eingliederungshilfe): The organization is primarily funded through government social services. The Sozialhilfeverwaltung (districts) and Jugendhilfe (youth offices) cover costs for boarding school and day care services through integration assistance programs. Parents pay a contribution based on household savings. The Bezirk Oberpfalz covers costs for the Fachdienst für Inklusion.
2. Health Insurance Coverage: Therapy services (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy) are covered by health insurance providers as part of early intervention services.
3. Donations and Membership Fees: The Aktionsgemeinschaft 'Sonne fürs Leben' raises funds through membership fees (minimum 15 EUR/year) and donations to support additional equipment and projects at the center.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Pater-Rupert-Mayer-Zentrum is a Förderzentrum (special education center) providing integrated educational, therapeutic, and residential care services for children, youth, and young adults with physical, organic, and/or emotional disabilities from age 7 months to 20+ years. Core offerings include an Interdisziplinäre Frühförderstelle (early intervention), an integrative Kinderhaus Bambino (kindergarten/crèche), a Förderschule (specialized school), day care facilities, an Internat (boarding school), the Hummelchen short-term care facility, and a heilpädagogisch-psychologischer Fachdienst, supplemented by physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, hippotherapy, Snoezelen therapy, ELECOK electronic aids advisory, and vocational preparation programs.

Product overview

Pater-Rupert-Mayer-Zentrum (PRMZ) is a comprehensive educational and social services center operated by Katholische Jugendfürsorge Regensburg. The center provides a unified portfolio of integrated services centered around its core Förderschule (special school) for physical-motor development, supplemented by interdisciplinary early intervention (IFS), an integrative kindergarten and crèche (Kinderhaus Bambino), day care facilities, a boarding school, and extensive therapeutic services including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, riding therapy, and animal-assisted therapy. Additional specialized offerings include ELECOK (electronic aids and assisted communication), a Mobile Special Education Service (MSD), vocational preparation programs, short-term care (Hummelchen), and inclusion support services. All components work together within a holistic approach to supporting children, youth, and young adults with disabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Interdisziplinäre Frühförderstelle (IFS) - Early Intervention Center Early intervention services for children from birth to school age with developmental delays or disabilities, offering diagnosis, therapy (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy), and family support. Fully funded by Bezirk Oberpfalz and statutory health insurance - no costs for parents.
• Kinderhaus und Kinderkrippe Bambino Integrated kindergarten and crèche facilities providing childcare for children with and without disabilities, including early education and development support. Operates 5 krippe groups and 2 kindergarten groups across the Puricellistraße and Weinweg locations. Income-based fees with publicly available fee schedules.
• Schulvorbereitende Einrichtung (SVE) School preparation facility for children from age 3 with special educational needs in physical-motor development, preparing them for school entry at the Förderschule or inclusive mainstream schools.
• Förderschule (Special School) Specialized school with multiple educational tracks including Grundschule (elementary), Mittelstufe (middle), Oberstufe (upper), and vocational preparation levels (BVJ/AQJ/BIJ), serving students with physical and motor disabilities. The first open class started in 2015 where children with and without disabilities learn together.
• Tagesstätten (Day Care) After-school day care services for children and youth aged 3-20, providing educational support, habilitation, and care after regular school hours. Organized into separate streams for SVE/Grundschule and Mittel-/Berufsschulstufe/BVJ.
• Internat (Boarding School) Residential boarding facilities for children and youth with physical, organic, and/or emotional disabilities, offering four 5-day groups and two full-time groups with weekend and holiday care. Costs covered by Bezirke or Jugendämter via integration assistance; parents contribute based on household savings.
• Therapie (Therapy Services) Therapeutic services including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, hippotherapy (DKThR-certified), and animal-assisted therapy (therapy dog Runa). Covered by statutory health insurance as part of early intervention services.
• Fachdienst (Heilpädagogisch-Psychologischer Fachdienst) Psychological, social, and special education support services including counseling, diagnostic assessments, behavioral support, and Fachdienst für Inklusion (inclusion support services for kindergartens).
• Hummelchen Kurzzeitpflege (Short-Term Care) Short-term care facility for temporary accommodation and care of children and youth with disabilities, providing respite for families. Located at Hummelberg.
• Berufsvorbereitende Schule (BVJ/AQJ/BIJ) Vocational preparation programs including BVJ (Berufsvorbereitungsjahr), AQJ (Arbeitsqualifizierungsjahr), and BIJ Sprungbrett, helping students with physical and motor impairments transition to employment. Includes Café Lila training venue for hospitality skills.
• ELECOK - Beratungsstelle für elektronische Hilfen Specialized advisory service for electronic aids, computer access, and augmentative communication for physically disabled and non-verbal children and youth. Provides guidance on communication devices, writing systems, and specialized electronic equipment.
• Mobiler Sonderpädagogischer Dienst (MSD) Mobile special education service supporting inclusive education for students with physical-motor development needs across all school types (Grundschule, Mittelschule, Realschule, Gymnasium, berufliche Schulen, Förderzentren) in the Oberpfalz district.
• Reittherapie (Therapeutic Riding / Hippotherapy) DKThR-certified hippotherapy and therapeutic riding program for developing body awareness, motor skills, and emotional well-being using trained horses. Part of the broader therapy portfolio at PRMZ.
• Café Lila Café operated by vocational school (BVJ) students as a practical training venue for hospitality and service skills, providing real-world work experience as part of vocational preparation.
• Fachdienst für Inklusion Inclusion support service for kindergartens, helping integrate children with disabilities into regular daycare settings. Costs for the Fachdienst für Inklusion are covered by the Bezirk Oberpfalz.
• Therapiehund Runa (Animal-Assisted Therapy) Animal-assisted therapy using a trained therapy dog (Runa, Labrador mix) to support physiotherapy treatments and emotional development for children at PRMZ.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 70 students participated in theater evening with 400+ audience members demonstrating social and creative skills
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SV NittendorfminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Since January 2014, an inclusive football team has been operating in cooperation with SV Nittendorf for boarding school students. Weekly training with two coaches holding special coaching licenses. Players from SV Nittendorf join Internatsschüler for tournaments and training, enabling participation in regular leagues.
• Förderverein 'Hilfe für Haiti e.V.'coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Founded 1991 by PRMZ employees. Supports Centre St. Joseph in Gonaives, Haiti. PRMZ and association fund one-quarter of running costs. Provides education, meals, medical care for 750 children; orthopedic center; mother and nutrition center. Association is registered non-profit since 2011.
• Centre St. Joseph (Haiti)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1983Founded 1983 by Sister Anne-Camille. Located in Gonaives slums. Currently led by Indian nuns. Supports 750 children through school, meals, medical care; orthopedics for 200+ patients; mother nutrition center; vocational training. PRMZ provides one-quarter of operating costs. Centre severely damaged in 2022; currently closed.
• Staatliche Schulberatungsstelle OberpfalzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState school counseling center for all school types in Oberpfalz. Provides additional counseling services to PRMZ students and families. Located at Weinweg 2, Regensburg.
• SFZ an der Bajuwarenstraße (Schulpsychologin)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState school psychological services. Sabine Schmidt, Staatliche Schulpsychologin, provides counseling services for PRMZ students. Located at Bajuwarenstraße 16, Regensburg.
• Clermont-Ferrand-SchuleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner for theater performances. Students from Clermont-Ferrand-Schule participated in joint theater evening at Aurelium in Lappersdorf.
• Goethe-GymnasiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner for theater performances. Students from Goethe-Gymnasium participated in joint theater evening.
• Bischof-Manfred-Müller-Schule (BiMaMü)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint participation in Donau-Einkaufszentrum-Minimarathon 2026. Combined training sessions and race participation with 56 athletes from both schools. Located at Weinweg 31.
• Akademie für Lehrerfortbildung und Personalführung DillingenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademy for teacher training and personnel development in Dillingen. Supports ELECOK advisory service work.
• Bayerisches Staatsinstitut für Schulqualität und Bildungsforschung (ISB München)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBavarian State Institute for School Quality and Educational Research. Supports ELECOK advisory service. Also partner in autism training project (2008).
• Domspatzen-GrundschuleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint music activities. 70 students from Domspatzen-Grundschule visited PRMZ for Bayernweiter Aktionstag Musik, singing together with 120 PRMZ students.
• Harl.e.kin Nachsorge RegensburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFollow-up care program for premature or at-risk infants. Provides home visits and counseling by experienced nurses from Kinderklinik St. Hedwig and IFS staff.
• Kinderklinik St. HedwigminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChildren's hospital providing Harl.e.kin home visits by experienced children's nurses in cooperation with IFS staff.
• Klinik für Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie RegensburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChild and adolescent psychiatry clinic. Part of the network for Fachdienst services, coordinating psychiatric consultations at PRMZ.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves23 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• KJF Werkstatt Regensburg / KJF Netzwerk Ostbayern: Sister organizations within the same Katholische Jugendfürsorge der Diözese Regensburg network as PRMZ, including Werkstatt (vocational workshop) and other six early intervention centers across East Bavaria — connected at the parent level but operating as broader incumbents in adjacent disability services.
• Lebenshilfe Bayern: Bavaria's state association of Lebenshilfe for people with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities — operates family support, early intervention, housing and educational programs across the region. Functions as both advocacy umbrella and operating provider, broader than PRMZ.

Direct peers

• Regens Wagner Stiftungen: Catholic foundation providing residential, educational and therapeutic support for people with disabilities across Bavaria. Operates comparable Förderzentrum and Eingliederungshilfe-funded services, sharing the same diocesan-style non-profit operating model.
• Barmherzige Brüder Bayerische Ordensprovinz (Kinderzentrum): Catholic operator running pediatric and disability services including social-paediatric centers in Bavaria. Comparable as a faith-based non-profit delivering integrated medical, therapeutic and educational support for children with disabilities.
• Dominikus-Ringeisen-Werk: A Catholic welfare organization in Bavaria operating a comparable full continuum of residential, school, vocational and therapy services for children, youth and adults with disabilities. Closest direct analogue to PRMZ in mission, funding model and service breadth.
• Stiftung ICP München: Specialized center for children and adults with cerebral palsy and motor disabilities in Munich, combining special school, early intervention, therapy, and residential services — a peer in target population (motor/physical disabilities) and integrated care delivery model.
• Helfende Hände München: Munich-based special needs center for children with complex physical and developmental disabilities, combining special kindergarten, school, therapy, residential and family support. Directly comparable to PRMZ in service mix and target population.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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