Caritas-Zentrum St. Vinzenz

What Caritas-Zentrum St. Vinzenz does

Caritas-Zentrum St. Vinzenz is a Catholic charitable social services organization headquartered at Frühlingstraße 15, 85055 Ingolstadt, Germany, operating under the registered association Caritasverband für die Diözese Eichstätt e.V. (Vereinsregister VR 268). It delivers a comprehensive, cradle-to-grave disability services portfolio — including interdisciplinary early intervention (Frühförderung), two childcare facilities (Kinderkrippe "Die Vinzlinge" for ages 0–3 and Integrationskindergarten "Lummerland"), two Heilpädagogische Tagesstätten for children with emotional and intellectual disabilities respectively, a private Förderschule (special education school), Interdisziplinäre Fachdienste (psychological, heilpädagogical, and medical-therapeutic services), Wohngruppen "St. Anna" residential care with 65 places, Aufsuchende Assistenz (outreach support), and Offene Hilfen (open assistance and family support). Approximately 420 employees serve more than 400 people with disabilities across all age groups, operating from 14 properties within the Ingolstadt area and reaching into the broader Diocese of Eichstätt.

The service portfolio is built on an interdisciplinary care model that co-locates therapeutic, educational, and residential functions under one organizational umbrella. Technical infrastructure is intentionally standard: the public-facing website (vinzenz-online.de) runs on a CariNet-hosted CMS via the Deutscher Caritasverband e.V. CDN, supplemented by YouTube video embeds, Google Maps, the Caritas Germany online counseling platform (19 topic areas), and the twingle GmbH donation-processing platform. There is no proprietary software product, no application layer beyond a recruitment portal, and no disclosed AI/ML components. Marketing and outreach are limited to a Facebook page, Instagram handle (caritaszentrum_st.vinzenz_in), the Caritas network directory, and a job portal (jobs.caritas-mittelbayern.de/vinzenz), supplemented by Facebook Lead Ads for recruitment.

The business model is government-funded social services under the German Sozialgesetzbuch (SGB), primarily Eingliederungshilfe (integration assistance for people with disabilities under SGB IX), Kinder- und Jugendhilfe (SGB VIII), and therapy reimbursement from health insurers. Services are paid through cost-coverage agreements with disability offices (Behindertenamt), youth welfare offices (Jugendamt), and statutory health insurers; income-dependent Kita fees and free early-intervention counseling operate under regulated pricing. Supplementary revenue comes from private donations, currently fundraising for a wheelchair-accessible minibus via a Sparkasse Ingolstadt-Eichstätt account. The organization does not publicly disclose revenue or financial results.

Name

Caritas-Zentrum St. Vinzenz

Legal name

Caritasverband für die Diözese Eichstätt e.V.

Website

https://vinzenz-online.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Caritas-Zentrum St. Vinzenz is a Catholic charitable organization in Ingolstadt, Germany, providing comprehensive disability services across the lifespan. Approximately 420 employees serve 400+ people with disabilities through early intervention, inclusive childcare, special education, residential care, and outreach support, funded under German welfare law.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Social Welfare Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK), Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

Keywords

• Disability care services
• Early childhood intervention
• Special education services
• Residential disability care
• Social welfare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ingolstadt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Social Services Funding: Government-funded social services provided under German welfare law (SGB - Sozialgesetzbuch), including Eingliederungshilfe (integration assistance) for people with disabilities, child and youth welfare services, and educational support. Services are funded through cost coverage agreements with responsible authorities (Integration offices, youth welfare offices, health insurers).
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Accepts donations from private individuals and organizations. Currently fundraising for a minibus with wheelchair ramp (as of 2025). Bank account at Sparkasse Ingolstadt-Eichstätt.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Caritas-Zentrum St. Vinzenz is a charitable social services organization that delivers a continuum of disability and inclusion services from infancy through adulthood. Offerings include interdisciplinary early intervention, inclusive childcare (Kinderkrippe and Integrationskindergarten), two Heilpädagogische Tagesstätten (for emotional and intellectual disabilities), a private special education school, psychological and therapeutic specialist services, residential group homes, outreach assistance, and open assistance (leisure, counseling, family support).

Product overview

Caritas-Zentrum St. Vinzenz is a social services organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of services for children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities. The organization operates on a multi-service architecture under one roof, including: Early Intervention (Interdisziplinäre Frühförderung), two Kita facilities (Kinderkrippe "Die Vinzlinge" and Integrationskindergarten "Lummerland"), two Heilpädagogische Tagesstätten (for emotional and intellectual disabilities), a Private Special School (Förderschule), Interdisziplinäre Fachdienste (psychological, Heilpädagogische, and therapeutic services), residential living (Wohngruppen "St. Anna"), Outreach Assistance (Aufsuchende Assistenz), and Open Assistance (Offene Hilfen). Services span from infancy through adulthood, providing inclusive education, day care, residential care, and support services aimed at enabling participation and independence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kinderkrippe "Die Vinzlinge" Children's nursery (Kinderkrippe) for children aged 0-3 years, offering individual care, developmental documentation, and intensive parental cooperation. Includes integrative care places for children with special support needs.
• Integrationskindergarten "Lummerland" Integration kindergarten welcoming children of various religions, cultures, and special needs. Offers individual support, care, participation experiences, project work, school preparation, and parental cooperation.
• Interdisziplinäre Frühförderung (Early Intervention) Early intervention service for infants and young children with developmental concerns. Offers confidential, free parental counseling, developmental diagnostics, and therapies including speech therapy, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy.
• Heilpädagogische Tagesstätte "seelisch" (HPT S) Day care service for children and adolescents with emotional/mental disabilities. Combines Heilpädagogische methods with individual learning strategies, self-esteem building, structured daily routines with learning time, creative activities, and relaxation phases.
• Heilpädagogische Tagesstätte "geistig" (HPT G) Day care service for children, adolescents, and young adults with intellectual disabilities. Co-located with the special school, providing holistic support based on individual abilities and needs, with coordinated school and day care schedules.
• Private Förderschule (Private Special Education School) Private special education center with focus on intellectual development. Serves children, adolescents, and young adults with comprehensive learning difficulties, including those with additional physical disabilities. Offers fundamental academic knowledge, basic skills development, cultural techniques, career-oriented practical training, and preparation for adult life.
• Interdisziplinäre Fachdienste (Interdisciplinary Specialist Services) Umbrella service comprising three divisions: Psychological Specialist Service (behavioral therapy, diagnostics), Heilpädagogische Specialist Service (individual support, communication support, nature groups, creative groups), and Medical-Therapeutic Service (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy).
• Wohngruppen "St. Anna" (Residential Groups) Collective living arrangement for intellectually and multiply disabled adults. Provides 65 places (61 stationary and 4 short-term care) across three external living forms, offering inclusion-oriented support, independent living skills, and community participation.
• Aufsuchende Assistenz (Outreach Assistance) Formerly Ambulant Begleitetes Wohnen (ABW). Provides individualized assistance for adults with cognitive and/or physical disabilities living independently, including social contact support, crisis intervention, life planning, government liaison, health care, financial management, and daily living skills.
• Offene Hilfen (Open Assistance / OBA) Free counseling and support services for people with disabilities including leisure, education, sports, and counseling offerings. Combines Open Disability Work (OBA) with Family Support Services (FUD) to prevent isolation, promote inclusion, and provide respite for caregivers.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Caritasverband für die Diözese Eichstätt e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization. The Caritas-Zentrum St. Vinzenz is an integral part of the Caritas Association for the Diocese of Eichstätt. The diocesan Caritas provides institutional support, funding coordination, quality standards, and network infrastructure. The organization is listed under the diocese's umbrella and shares branding, IT infrastructure (CariNet hosting), and governance structures with the parent association. Located at Residenzplatz 14, 85072 Eichstätt.
• Deutscher Caritasverband e.V. (CariNet)coreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite hosting and technical infrastructure provided by the German Caritas Association. The vinzenz-online.de website and content delivery is managed through CariNet's CDN infrastructure (cdn.carinet.de). This includes website hosting, content management, and technical support services.
• Caritas-Kreisstellen (Eichstätt, Ingolstadt, Weißenburg, Roth, Nürnberg Süd, Neumarkt, Herrieden)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional Caritas district offices across the Diocese of Eichstätt serve as referral and advisory partners. They provide local counseling services and can refer clients to St. Vinzenz for specialized disability services. Locations span 7 districts: Eichstätt, Ingolstadt, Weißenburg, Roth, Nürnberg-Süd, Neumarkt, and Herrieden.
• Medical Practices (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreements (Kooperationsvereinbarungen) with local medical practices providing physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy services. Therapists provide on-site treatment at the facility, enabling interdisciplinary collaboration and optimal child development support.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Diakonie Bayern: The Protestant counterpart to Caritas, operating disability services, residential homes, special education, and outpatient assistance across Bavaria with overlapping service categories and similar SGB funding pathways.
• Caritas-Zentrum München: Another large Caritas diocesan social services center in Bavaria offering comparable disability, family, and social welfare services under the same Caritas umbrella, providing a relevant operational benchmark.
• Josefsheim Bigge: Large Catholic residential and vocational facility for people with intellectual and multiple disabilities in North Rhine-Westphalia, operating Wohngruppen-style residential services and sheltered workshops analogous to St. Vinzenz's Wohngruppen St. Anna.
• Lebenshilfe Bayern: Lebenshilfe is a major national association with local Bavarian chapters providing comparable lifespan services for people with intellectual disabilities — early intervention, special education, residential care, and family support — directly competing with St. Vinzenz in the Ingolstadt/Bavaria region.

Regional players

• Stiftung ICP München (Integrationszentrum für Cerebralparesen): Munich-based foundation offering early intervention, therapy, and special education for children with cerebral and developmental disabilities — overlapping with St. Vinzenz's Frühförderung and therapy services in the broader Bavarian market.
• Bayerisches Rotes Kreuz (BRK) Ingolstadt: Regional Bavarian Red Cross chapter operating in the same Ingolstadt catchment, providing social services, family support, and disability-related offerings with similar welfare funding structures.

Broad incumbents

• AWO (Arbeiterwohlfahrt) Bezirksverband Oberbayern: A major welfare association operating across disability services, childcare, elder care, and family support throughout Upper Bavaria — broader scope than St. Vinzenz but with overlapping disability offerings in the same regional market.
• Malteser Ingolstadt: Catholic charitable organization providing a range of social and care services across Bavaria, including some disability and family support services that overlap with St. Vinzenz's offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Caritas-Zentrum-St-Vinzenz-355002657912082
• Instagraminstagram.com/caritaszentrum_st.vinzenz_in/?hl=de
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/caritas-zentrum-st-vinzenz

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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