SkF Krefeld

Name

SkF Krefeld

Legal name

Sozialdienst katholischer Frauen e.V. Krefeld

Website

https://skf-krefeld.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (624110), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJAIAD

Safeguarding, Child Protection & Reporting Services

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Student Health, Safety & Wellbeing Services (Counseling, Mental Health, SEL, Safeguarding)

SECONDARYEDAJALAK

Family & Parent Support Services (Parent Coaching, Advocacy)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Educational Support Services (Tutoring & Counseling)

SECONDARYEDAJALAF

School Counseling & Guidance Services (Academic/Social-Emotional)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Educational Support Services (Tutoring & Counseling)

SECONDARYEDAJALAG

Mental Health Counseling & Therapy Services (K–12)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Educational Support Services (Tutoring & Counseling)

SECONDARYEDAJAAAK

Public Student Support & Related Services (Counseling, SEL, Health, Safety)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Public K–12 Schools & Districts

Keywords

• Social services
• Women shelter
• Family counseling
• Debt counseling
• After-school childcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Krefeld

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations: Primary funding source from private donations. Organization operates dedicated donation accounts at Sparkasse Krefeld (DE31 3205 0000 0000 0018 18). Donations are tax-deductible as organization is recognized as gemeinnützig und mildtätig.
2. Church and Public Funding: Funding from Catholic Church subsidies, Caritasverband, and public government funding for various social services.
3. Membership Fees: Revenue from ordinary members and supporting members (Fördermitglieder) paying annual membership fees.
4. OGS Parent Contributions: Income-based parent contributions for Open All-Day School (OGS) collected by the city. Additional meal fees for school lunch.
5. Event Revenue: Charity events such as golf tournaments generate donations and contributions for specific projects like the women's shelter.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SkF Krefeld is a charitable non-profit social services organization that provides free counseling, shelter, housing, childcare, and family support services to women, children, families, and individuals in crisis in Krefeld, Germany. The organization operates a network of facilities including women's shelters, residential homes for young women and mothers, day-treatment groups, after-school programs, debt counseling, and specialized programs for domestic violence, prostitution, and guardianship. All services are provided free of charge to clients and funded through donations, member fees, church subsidies, and public grants.

Product overview

SkF Krefeld is a non-profit social services organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of counseling, shelter, and support services for women, children, families, and people in crisis situations. The organization operates as a network of distinct programs including pregnancy counseling (Rat & Hilfe), women's shelters (Frauenhaus), homeless shelters (Aufwind), residential homes (Irmgardis, Refugium, MamaMia), day treatment groups (Krähennest), school childcare (OGS), family assistance (SPFH), debt counseling, guardianship services, prostitution support (Paraplü), and clothing shops (Sieben Sachen, Spatzennest). Services also include specialized programs for children of mentally ill parents (MIKADO), family midwives, parent cafés (Café Juwel), and school projects (ELLEN, Verrückt? Na und!). The organization does not offer a unified technology product but rather provides social services directly to clients through various facilities and programs across Krefeld.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aufwind: Emergency shelter and support facility for homeless women, including night shelter (up to 6 women) and daytime contact and counseling center with basic provisions.
• Frauen- und Kinderschutzhaus
• Wohngruppe MamaMia
• Tagesgruppe Krähennest
• Wohnheim Irmgardis
• Wohngruppe Refugium
• Schuldner- und Insolvenzberatung
• Fachberatungsstelle Häusliche Gewalt
• Paraplü (Prostituiertenhilfe)
• Rat & Hilfe
• Sieben Sachen
• Spatzennest
• Betreuungsverein
• MIKADO
• ELLEN – Elternschaft Lernen
• Kinderbetreuung Sonnenschein
• BeWo Mika

Products and services

• Rat & Hilfe (Schwangerenberatung) Pregnancy counseling service providing information, support, and guidance for pregnant women, expectant fathers, and relatives on topics related to pregnancy and birth, regardless of religion, nationality, marital status, sexuality, or age.
• Frauen- und Kinderschutzhaus Women's and child protection shelter providing temporary safe housing for women and their children who are affected by domestic violence, threats, and control. The facility offers protection, support, and assistance in developing personal goals for a life without violence.
• Aufwind – Einrichtung für wohnungslose Frauen Emergency shelter and counseling facility for homeless women offering overnight accommodation for up to 6 women, basic supplies including meals, showers, and laundry, as well as daytime drop-in services with counseling and support.
• Wohngruppe MamaMia Mother/father-child residential group with clearing mandate providing accommodation for pregnant women (from 7th month) and parents with children, helping clarify their situation and build parent-child bonding to avoid institutionalization of children. Capacity for 6 mothers/fathers with up to two children.
• Wohnheim Irmgardis Residential home for girls, young women, pregnant women, and young mothers aged 14-27, offering 16 places including mother-child group accommodation and three training apartments for young mothers to develop positive life perspectives.
• Wohngruppe Refugium Residential group for adolescents and young adults aged 14-21 who have come from problematic family contexts or fled war and crisis areas to Germany, providing support for developing positive life perspectives.
• Sozialpädagogische Tagesgruppe Krähennest Day treatment group for girls and boys aged 6-14 with developmental disorders or mild intellectual disabilities, offering individual educational counseling, holistic support concepts, and comprehensive assistance including transport and holiday trips. Serves 18 children in 2 groups.
• OGS und Übermittagsbetreuung School childcare services including Open All-Day School (OGS) and midday supervision at 10 elementary schools and 2 special education schools in Krefeld, providing qualified afternoon care, meals, homework support, and leisure activities for over 1,300 students of working and single parents.
• Sozialpädagogische Familienhilfe (SPFH) Social-pedagogical family assistance providing intensive support for families, single parents, and cohabiting partners with at least one child, helping with parenting tasks, daily problems, crisis management, and contact with authorities and institutions.
• Fachberatungsstelle Häusliche Gewalt Specialized counseling center for domestic violence and stalking, supporting and accompanying affected individuals and providing information for relatives on ways to help those affected.
• Schuldner- und Insolvenzberatung Debt and insolvency counseling providing competent and reliable advice for residents of Krefeld dealing with overwhelming debt, helping develop holistic solutions for a debt-free life.
• Betreuungsverein Guardianship association providing legal support for adults with disabilities or chronic illnesses who cannot independently manage formal affairs, offering professional guardianship services and advice on precautionary measures (Vorsorgevollmacht, Patientenverfügung, Betreuungsverfügung).
• BeWo Mika – Ambulant Betreutes Wohnen Ambulatory supported housing for women with mental illnesses and/or intellectual disabilities, providing support in managing daily life in their own apartments through a multiprofessional female team.
• Prostituiertenhilfe Paraplü Sex work counseling service providing anonymous, confidential, free, accepting, and appreciative support for people of any gender in prostitution and sex work, their relatives, and interested parties.
• Kleiderläden Sieben Sachen und Spatzennest Second-hand clothing shops offering free used clothing, baby and children's items, toys, household items, and furniture to clients of SkF social services with proper authorization.
• Kinderbetreuung Sonnenschein Childcare service for families who have fled or immigrated to Germany, providing a bridge for children aged 3-6 until enrollment in kindergarten or primary school, with focus on language acquisition and integration preparation. Operates 4 groups plus a mother-child group.
• MIKADO – Kindergruppe psychisch kranker Eltern Preventive support group for children of parents with mental illness aged 8-14, offering a protected space for children to talk, grow stronger, and have fun in small groups accompanied by experienced professionals.
• Familienhebammen Family midwives service providing support and accompaniment for pregnant women and parents during the first year of the child's life through home visits and individual support, a cooperation between SkF and Deutscher Kinderschutzbund Krefeld.
• Café Juwel – Elterncafé Parent café offering expecting and young parents the opportunity to prepare for new life situations, meet peers, and receive competent support from professionals in a welcoming environment.
• Schulprojekt ELLEN – Elternschaft lernen School project for secondary schools helping teenagers and young adults explore questions about partnership, parenthood, and life planning, including baby simulator exercises to experience the realities of parenting.
• Regionalgruppe Verrückt? Na und! Regional group for school project promoting mental health awareness among students, offering one-day workshops for exchanging experiences about mental health in cooperation with Irrsinnig Menschlich e.V.

Quantifiable outcome

• Provides shelter and support for homeless women
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• SKM Krefeld e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 November 2025Joint participation in Caritas Armutswochen 2025 poverty awareness campaign under the motto 'Armut kann jeden (be)treffen'. Both Catholic professional associations work together to raise awareness about hidden poverty in Krefeld through encounter offerings and expert discussions.
• Irrsinnig Menschlich e.V.secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2014Partnership for regional group 'Verrückt? Na und!' school project about mental health. SkF Krefeld founded the Krefeld regional group in cooperation with Irrsinnig Menschlich e.V.
• Deutscher Kinderschutzbund KrefeldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Familienhebammendienst project 'Gemeinsam ins Leben' in the field of Early Help (Frühe Hilfen). Both organizations jointly operate the family midwifery service for pregnant women and parents.
• Katholischer Beratungsdienst für Lebens, Ehe-und ErziehungsfragencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Café Juwel parent café project 'Guter Start ins Leben'. Joint initiative for expectant and young parents, funded by private donations and the city of Krefeld.
• Volksbank KrefeldsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with debt counseling. Volksbank Krefeld provides a dedicated contact person in the distraint department and participates in the working group on debt counseling. Positive experiences reported by counseling centers.
• Diakonie KrefeldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint debt counseling services. Three Krefeld debt counseling centers (Diakonie, SKM, and SkF) work together and coordinate joint actions like the Aktionswoche Schuldnerberatung.
• Caritasverband für das Bistum Aachen e.V.coreTechnology or IntegrationProvides data protection officer (Hans Ohlenforst) for the organization. Also provides online counseling platform infrastructure (beratung.caritas.de) used by SkF services.
• Stadt KrefeldcoreOthersCooperation for OGS (Open All-Day School) and Übermittagsbetreuung at multiple schools. Also cooperation with Jugendamt for youth welfare services and Fachbereich Jugendhilfe for family services.
• Landschaftsverband RheinlandsecondaryOthersCooperation for school care services. SkF operates school supervision programs in partnership with the Landschaftsverband Rheinland.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AWO Kreisverband Krefeld: Workers' welfare association chapter in Krefeld offering youth services, family support, OGS school care, and counseling - directly overlapping with SkF's service portfolio and competing for the same municipal contracts.
• Diakonie Krefeld: Protestant welfare organization in Krefeld offering overlapping services including debt counseling (joint with SkF), family support, and social counseling. Direct competitor and operational partner in Krefeld social services market.
• Caritasverband Krefeld: Local Caritas chapter providing broader social services including family, elderly, and immigration support in Krefeld. Operates under the same Catholic social work framework as SkF and provides shared infrastructure (data protection, online counseling platform).
• Deutscher Kinderschutzbund Krefeld: Partner organization on Familienhebammen project. Provides child protection, family support, and counseling services to overlapping client populations in Krefeld, including early childhood services and parenting support.
• Sozialdienst katholischer Frauen - other chapters: Other 122 local SkF chapters across Germany (e.g., SkF Köln, SkF Düsseldorf) operate the same service portfolio under the same brand and quality framework. Most direct structural peers sharing service catalog, governance model, and funding streams.
• SKM Krefeld e.V. Catholic social services association in Krefeld partnering with SkF on debt counseling and poverty awareness campaigns. Offers overlapping general social and debt counseling services to similar client populations.
• Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (DRK) Kreisverband Krefeld: German Red Cross chapter in Krefeld offering family support, youth services, refugee assistance, and social counseling. Comparable welfare organization competing for similar public contracts and donor funding in the same city.

Broad incumbents

• Deutscher Kinderschutzbund Bundesverband: National child protection association with regional chapters offering family support, counseling, and child advocacy services. Comparable mission to SkF's child and family services but broader geographic scope and policy focus.
• Der Paritätische Wohlfahrtsverband NRW: Umbrella welfare association in NRW representing hundreds of independent social service providers. SkF Krefeld is not part of this umbrella but Paritätische members compete for similar municipal contracts and donor funding.

Others

• Sozialwerk St. Georg: Catholic social services organization in NRW offering residential care, ambulatory supported housing, and social services for people with disabilities and in crisis. Comparable operating model and service lines (especially BeWo Mika) but geographically different.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles9 records

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