Youth social work

Creating Opportunities

Youth social work is aimed at young people who need special support—whether due to social disadvantage, individual challenges, or difficult life circumstances.

What that Goal is?

Youth social work aims to enable participation. It helps young people find their place in school, vocational training, and society—in a personalized, accessible, and practical way.

What does it involve?

  • Counseling and support for school-related, family-related, or personal problems

  • Support for the transition from school to work (e.g., through youth career assistance)

  • Housing Services for Young People Without a Stable Home

  • Mobile and Outreach Services in the Neighborhood

  • Projects on violence prevention, media education, and social integration

How does youth social work function?

It has a social-educational focus and works closely with schools, youth welfare offices, independent organizations, and other institutions. In Bochum, it is part of the municipal youth welfare system and follows a socio-spatial approach.

Who can apply?

Teens, parents, teachers, or professionals—anyone looking for support or wanting to provide it.

Mobile Youth Social Work

Who is this for?

Adolescents and young adults between the ages of 14 and 27.

What's on offer?

Advice and support with:

  • Conflicts with parents or school

  • Homelessness

  • Financial Problems and Debt

  • Addiction Issues (Alcohol, Drugs)

  • Problems with government agencies (e.g., Jobcenter, BAföG)

  • Crises such as violence or an unplanned pregnancy

How is the work done?

  • Confidential, voluntary, and free of charge

  • The person in question decides what will be discussed

  • No cooperation with other agencies without their consent

Projects:

  • Designated Graffiti Areas

  • Housing Project

  • Bochum Fan Project

Contact:

There are designated contact persons in every city district. Appointments can be made by phone or email. Overview of All Contacts and locations.

Learn more:

The Bochum Youth Welfare Office provides information about services, contact persons, and projects in the field of youth social work.

For more information on youth social work, please visit the Youth Welfare Office website.

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