urban FAB gGmbH

What urban FAB gGmbH does

urban FAB gGmbH is a non-profit social services provider (gemeinnützige GmbH) registered in Berlin-Charlottenburg (HRB 67969) and operating as a subsidiary of the 1982-founded Familienarbeit und Beratung e.V. (FAB). The organization delivers publicly commissioned services across three pillars of German social law — homelessness support under ASOG Berlin, participation and rehabilitation services under SGB IX, and child and youth welfare under SGB VIII — through 15+ physical locations across four Berlin districts (Tempelhof-Schöneberg, Marzahn-Hellersdorf, Neukölln, Steglitz-Zehlendorf) plus city-wide ambulatory outreach. Its service portfolio spans Soziale Wohnhilfe (shelter and supported housing for ~200 residents), Betreutes Einzelwohnen and Wohnverbund Blumberger (therapeutic shared-living and supported independent living for people with mental health conditions), Crelle-Gruppen (group services for disabled youth and adults), stationary and outpatient youth welfare (Perspektiven/Perspektiven Plus, Familienhilfe, Familientherapie, Begleiteter Umgang, intensive individual support), school and Kita social work at four schools and eight kindergartens, mobile neighborhood counseling (MoBeKi), the Kiezlinse youth recreation facility, and the ABC AutismusBeratungsCenter autism counseling network.

The organization operates with no proprietary technology platform, relying on industry-standard case management software (Darawin/Myneva), Microsoft Office, and Python scripting for internal process automation. Its revenue model is entirely statutory and publicly commissioned: funding flows from Berlin's youth welfare offices (Jugendamt), participation support services (Teilhabefachdienst), social psychiatric services, and social welfare offices, under multi-year contracts tied to client placements and contractual rates. There is no consumer-facing pricing; all access is mediated through public benefit applications and district referrals. urban FAB serves four primary client segments: children, youth and families in need of support; people with disabilities and mental health conditions (including autism); homeless and housing-insecure individuals and families; and school/kindergarten communities. Cross-pillar client transitions (e.g., moving a homeless resident into a therapeutic shared-living arrangement within the same building) are a defining operational feature, enabled by the broader FAB Verbund structure that also includes urban kita gGmbH (eight Kindertagesstätten) and FAB service GmbH (centralized administration), collectively employing 545+ staff. The FAB Verbund ranks among the Top 30 social providers in Berlin and Brandenburg and Top 15 Berlin member organizations of the Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband.

Name

urban FAB gGmbH

Legal name

urban FAB gGmbH

Website

https://urbanfab.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

urban FAB gGmbH is a Berlin-based non-profit social services provider (subsidiary of the 1982-founded FAB e.V.) delivering publicly commissioned services across child and youth welfare (SGB VIII), participation support for people with disabilities and mental health conditions (SGB IX), and homelessness assistance (ASOG) through 15+ locations across four Berlin districts.

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Product category

Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Transition & Supported Living Navigation (EDAKANAK), Autism Classroom & School Program Support (Inclusion/Resource) (EDAKAKAC), Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked) (EDAKAKAJ), Assistive Technology (AT) & AAC Services (EDAJAKAF)

Keywords

• Social services
• Youth welfare
• Disability support
• Homelessness assistance
• Autism counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Statutory Social Services Funding: urban FAB generates revenue through publicly commissioned social services under Germany's Social Code. Services are funded by youth welfare offices (Jugendamt), participation support services (Teilhabefachdienst), social psychiatric services, and social welfare offices, based on individual client placements and contracts under SGB VIII (Child and Youth Welfare), SGB IX (Participation and Rehabilitation), and ASOG Berlin (Homelessness Support). Revenue is contractual and recurring, tied to client volumes and contractual rates with Berlin districts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

urban FAB gGmbH is a non-profit social services provider in Berlin delivering publicly commissioned services under Germany's Social Code (SGB VIII, SGB IX, ASOG). Core offerings include shelter and social housing assistance for homeless individuals and families, participation support and supported independent living for people with mental health conditions and disabilities, residential and outpatient youth welfare (family assistance, therapy, supervised visitation, crisis intervention), kindergarten and school social work, mobile neighbourhood counselling, a youth recreation facility, and a growing network of autism counselling centres (ABC – AutismusBeratungsCenter).

Product overview

urban FAB gGmbH is a non-profit social services provider in Berlin offering a comprehensive portfolio of social support services across multiple pillars of German social law (SGB VIII, SGB IX, ASOG). The organization operates as a single integrated service platform rather than a modular product suite, delivering services through multiple locations in Berlin. The core offerings include: Soziale Wohnhilfe (shelter and housing support for homeless individuals and families), Teilhabe services (participation services including Betreutes Einzelwohnen, Wohnverbund Blumberger for shared living, Crelle-Gruppen for disabled youth, and Ambulante Einzelfallhilfe), Stationäre Erziehungshilfen (youth residential groups under Perspektiven/Perspektiven Plus brands), Ambulante Erziehungshilfen (family assistance, care support, family therapy, supervised visitation, crisis intervention, intensive individual support, and post-care for young adults), Kita-Schule-Kiez services (kindergarten and school social work, mobile neighborhood counseling, and the Kiezlinse youth recreation facility), and ABC AutismusBeratungsCenter (autism counseling centers). The organization distinguishes itself through cross-referral capabilities between different SGB pillars and operates within the FAB family association umbrella.

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Products and services

• Soziale Wohnhilfe (SWH) Residential support services for homeless and housing-insecure individuals and families, offering approximately 200-250 places in a shelter in Marzahn-Hellersdorf with single, double, and family rooms under ASOG Berlin.
• Betreutes Einzelwohnen (BEW-SB) Ambulatory supported independent living for people with mental health impairments, helping clients structure daily life, build social contacts, find housing, and manage finances and health under SGB IX.
• Wohnen in Gemeinschaft / Wohnverbund Blumberger (VT2SB) Therapeutic shared-living arrangements (Wohngemeinschaften) for adults with mental health conditions, offering up to 7 residents per WG with shared kitchen and common areas; total 100 places across three small teams.
• Crelle-Gruppen Structured group programs for children, adolescents, and young adults with cognitive or multiple disabilities, focusing on social interaction, self-expression, and independence.
• Ambulante Einzelfallhilfe Individual case assistance for young people with disabilities to support family living arrangements and promote independence in school and leisure activities.
• Jugendwohngruppen (Perspektiven / Perspektiven Plus) Stationary youth living groups for adolescents who cannot live with their families, providing educational and therapeutic support in apartments with shared common areas (18 places in Marzahn).
• Betreutes Einzelwohnen für Jugendliche Supported independent living for sufficiently independent adolescents and young adults, offering 10 places with emphasis on developing life skills and social competencies.
• Familienhilfe Social-pedagogical family assistance providing regular home visits (1-2 per week) to support families in crisis situations with counseling, practical help, and age-appropriate activities.
• Betreuungshilfe / Erziehungsbeistand Care assistance for children and adolescents facing challenges at school, at home, or with peers, fostering social competencies, independence, and self-esteem.
• Familientherapie Professional family therapy with 26 sessions over one year, addressing relationship and communication patterns, available for families at home or at the organization's premises.
• Begleiteter Umgang Supervised visitation service enabling children to maintain contact with both parents after separation, with two social pedagogues present during visits.
• Schnelle ambulante Maßnahme (SAM) Crisis intervention for parents facing temporary overwhelming circumstances, provided as outreach support for six weeks or as a three-month clearing process.
• Familienrat Family council process involving the family and a social pedagogue to collaboratively develop solutions for conflicts and problems, with participation of relatives if desired.
• Intensive sozialpädagogische Einzelbetreuung Intensive individual support for adolescents in particularly conflicted family separations, including assistance with housing, school, training, and securing livelihoods.
• Nachbetreuung für junge Volljährige Post-care services for young adults aged 18-21 (and beyond in individual cases) requiring continued support after reaching adulthood.
• Kinder psychisch kranker Eltern Support services for children of parents with mental illness, taking a holistic family approach from the child's perspective with flexible and networked support.
• Kinder aus dem Spektrum ASS Specialized individual support for children and adolescents on the autism spectrum, utilizing approaches such as ESDM, TEACCH, PECS, DIRFloortime, and sensory integration.
• Kita-Sozialarbeit (Projekt ZUKUNFT) Kindergarten social work provided in partnership with urban kita across eight daycare facilities, supporting parents in creating good living conditions for their children.
• Schulsozialarbeit School social work at four schools (Gustav-Langenscheidt-Schule, Hugo-Gaudig-Schule, Friedrich-Bergius-Schule, and Friedenauer Gemeinschaftsschule), helping students achieve successful school completion.
• Projekt Kontakt Outreach parental engagement project at Gustav-Langenscheidt-Schule, visiting parents at home or neutral locations to address school-related challenges.
• Mobile Beratung im Kiez (MoBeKi) Mobile neighborhood counseling service for families in Tempelhof-Schöneberg, offering free and anonymous consultations twice weekly without appointments.
• Jugendfreizeiteinrichtung Kiezlinse Youth recreation facility in the Schöneberger Linse development area serving children and adolescents from age 10, offering music production, dance, sports, crafts, cooking, and gaming activities.
• ABC – AutismusBeratungsCenter Autism counseling centers providing low-threshold advice, support, and participation services for people on the autism spectrum and their families, combining multiple service offerings; three ABC locations planned across Berlin.

Quantifiable outcome

• Switched to green electricity for its largest facility (8,600+ sqm) on 1 January 2025, saving approximately 75.23 tonnes of CO2 in 2025 (consumption: 253,034.26 kWh)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Jugendamt Tempelhof-Schöneberg (Berlin District Youth Welfare Office)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Jugendamt Tempelhof-Schöneberg is the primary commissioning body for child and youth welfare services provided by urban FAB, including school social work, outpatient youth welfare, and participation support services in the district.
• Volkssolidarität LV Berlin e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolkssolidarität Berlin is a long-standing cooperation partner. CEOs of Volkssolidarität Berlin (Susanne Buss) and urban FAB (Frank Sobanski) jointly hosted a visit by Bettina König (SPD health policy spokesperson) at the Kompetenznetz Teilhabe und Jugendhilfe / AutismusBeratungsCenter. They co-donated 10,000 euros for the DRK soup action for homeless people. Volkssolidarität Berlin is also a member of the same Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband.
• Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband Berlin (Parität Berlin)coreStrategic or Co-development Partnerurban FAB belongs to the Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband Berlin. The FAB Verbund is ranked among the top 15 largest Berlin member organisations of the Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband. Parität Berlin provides a platform for advocacy and professional exchange.
• Bezirksamt Steglitz-Zehlendorf (District Office)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe district authority of Steglitz-Zehlendorf is a key commissioning partner. Representatives attended the opening of urban FAB's new Schützenstraße 23 location. The district hosts the Week of Mental Health (Woche der seelischen Gesundheit) in which urban FAB participates with an information stand.
• Bezirksamt Marzahn-Hellersdorf (District Office)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe district authority of Marzahn-Hellersdorf commissioned urban FAB's new Elsterwerdaer Platz 1 location and hosts the Ausschuss für Soziales und Teilhabe at urban FAB facilities. The Bezirksamt also initiated the 'Baum sucht ein Zuhause' programme under which urban FAB received two Winterlinden trees for its Blumberger Damm site.
• Stiftung SPIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStiftung SPI is listed as a partner organisation on urban FAB's website. SPI is a Berlin-based foundation active in social policy, youth welfare, and participation.
• Paritätische Akademie BerlinminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partnerurban FAB is listed as a member organisation of the Paritätische Akademie Berlin, which offers professional development and training for social sector workers. urban FAB staff participate in the Paritätische Tagung on autism, ADHD and neurodiversity.
• Supervisionszentrum BerlinminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSupervisionszentrum Berlin is listed as a partner providing supervision services to urban FAB staff.
• DRK Schule Berlin (German Red Cross School)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDRK Schule Berlin is listed as a partner. urban FAB and Volkssolidarität jointly donated 10,000 euros at a DRK charity event in November 2024.
• Freiplatzmeldungen.deminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributorurban FAB is listed on Freiplatzmeldungen.de, a platform through which social service providers register available places, enabling youth welfare offices and other commissioning bodies to find placements.
• Familienarbeit und Beratung e.V. (FAB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFAB (Familienarbeit und Beratung e.V.) is the parent organisation and sole shareholder of urban FAB gGmbH. FAB e.V. provides extensive autism services (ABC – AutismusBeratungsCenter, autism Beratung) and referrals to urban FAB. Together with urban FAB, urban kita gGmbH, and FAB service GmbH, FAB forms the FAB Trägerverbund with over 545 employees and 44+ years of history.
• urban kita gGmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partnerurban kita gGmbH is a sister organisation within the FAB Verbund, operating three kindergartens in Marzahn-Hellersdorf and five in Lichtenberg. urban FAB collaborates with urban kita to provide Kita-Sozialarbeit (ZUKUNFT project) in eight kindergartens and can refer families from the homeless shelter to Kita places.
• FAB service GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFAB service GmbH is a member of the FAB Verbund and bundles central administrative services for the group. The Verbund shares costs on digitalisation and administrative infrastructure projects.
• Headache (Berlin Breakdance Group)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeadache is a Berlin-based breakdance group that provides regular dance lessons at the JFE Kiezlinse youth leisure facility, contributing to the cultural and sports programming for young people.
• Dachverband Begleiteter Umgang e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development Partnerurban FAB is a member of the Dachverband Begleiteter Umgang e.V., the umbrella organisation for accompanied contact services in Germany, which sets standards and provides professional exchange for organisations offering § 18 SGB VIII accompanied contact services.
• Bezirksamt Tempelhof-Schöneberg (District Office)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe district authority of Tempelhof-Schöneberg commissions urban FAB for school social work at four schools, outpatient youth welfare, participation support services, and the MoBeKi mobile neighbourhood advice project.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pfefferwerk Stadtkultur gGmbH: Berlin non-profit social services provider offering youth welfare, family support, and educational programmes under SGB VIII. Similar scale and structure to urban FAB, with comparable public commissioning model and integrated service approach across Berlin districts.
• Stiftung SPI: Listed partner of urban FAB; Berlin-based non-profit foundation active in social policy, youth welfare, and participation support. Operates similar SGB VIII and SGB IX commissioned programmes across Berlin and Brandenburg with comparable non-profit governance.
• SOS Kinderdorf Berlin-Brandenburg: Operates residential youth welfare services (Jugendwohngruppen, stationäre Erziehungshilfen) and family support programmes under SGB VIII in Berlin-Brandenburg. Directly comparable to urban FAB's Perspektiven/Perspektiven Plus residential youth groups and ambulatory Erziehungshilfen.
• GEBEWO gGmbH: Berlin non-profit specialising in housing and homelessness services under ASOG and SGB XII/SGB IX. Directly comparable to urban FAB's Soziale Wohnhilfe at Blumberger Damm, providing sheltered accommodation, supported housing, and Wohnungslosenhilfe for similar client populations.
• Lebenshilfe Berlin e.V. Berlin-based non-profit specialising in disability services and participation support under SGB IX. Directly comparable to urban FAB's Crelle-Gruppen, BEW-SB, and Wohnverbund services for cognitively, physically, and multiply disabled youth and adults.
• Volkssolidarität Berlin e.V. Long-standing cooperation partner of urban FAB and fellow Berlin non-profit social services provider under Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband. Operates comparable elderly care, social participation, and family support services across Berlin with similar public-sector commissioning model.

Emerging players

• Björn Schulz Stiftung: Berlin-based foundation operating specialised care services including supported living and family support programmes. Comparable to urban FAB's BEW and Wohnverbund services for vulnerable populations, though focused more on hospice and bereavement-adjacent care.

Others

• Autismus Deutschland e.V. National autism advocacy and information umbrella organisation. Thematically related to urban FAB's ABC AutismusBeratungsCenter and autism-specific SGB IX services, though primarily advocacy rather than service delivery. Useful reference for sector trends and policy positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Diakonisches Werk Berlin-Brandenburg-schlesische Oberlausitz e.V. Large Protestant social welfare provider across Berlin-Brandenburg delivering youth welfare, disability services, mental health support, and homelessness programmes. Comparable service breadth under SGB VIII, SGB IX, and ASOG with significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Caritasverband für das Erzbistum Berlin e.V. Large established Berlin Catholic social welfare umbrella providing elderly care, disability services, youth welfare, and homelessness support across multiple SGB pillars. Operates at significantly larger scale than urban FAB with broader service portfolio but comparable public commissioning model.

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Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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