SGB VIII · Residential care

Residential groups

Key term: . Our residential groups are a new place to live where every child can develop in their own way: with community when they need it, and a place to retreat when they need that.

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What we actually do

We support the children and young people …

  • with a dedicated key worker system and clear daily routines
  • at school, in training and in planning their career
  • in joining sports clubs and connecting with their local community
  • with outdoor, sports, media and nutrition education activities
  • with doctor’s appointments and health care
  • in biography work and on the way to independence
  • and we work closely with parents and family

Your contact in this department

Our residential groups

Three houses, three teams

Every child and young person has their own room. Ask us about available places – we’ll be happy to tell you which group fits.

  • Rastede

    Haus Lux

    „Here we work individually, with appreciation and acceptance of one another.“

    • 8 places
    • all genders aged 6 and over

    On the edge of Rastede, two kilometres from the station – ten minutes by train to Oldenburg. Two living rooms, a large dining area, a workshop and a big garden with a football pitch, trampoline and pool. Every child has two key workers: a qualified social education worker and a student or trainee.

  • Jaderberg

    Haus Insula

    „Islanders, find a second home in our safe harbour!“

    • 9 places
    • all genders aged 6 and over

    A modernised house on three floors, with single rooms, a bathroom on every floor and a garden. The team includes an in-house psychotherapist with training in trauma therapy, among other things. On top of that, there is team and case supervision, an annual group trip and outdoor education from the high ropes course to the escape room.

  • Wahnbek

    Haus Anchora

    „A safe anchor on the way to a self-determined life“

    • 8 places
    • boys aged 12 and over

    Our third residential group is in Wahnbek, between Rastede and Oldenburg. It is for boys aged 12 and over. We offer a reliable home with individual key worker support, systemic work and targeted support for social skills, school progress and independence.

Questions about this service

What you should know beforehand

Through the youth welfare office (Jugendamt). In the care planning meeting (Hilfeplangespräch), parents, child, youth welfare office and we agree together on the goals of the support and how long it is likely to last. Youth welfare offices can send placement requests directly to the head of department.

Yes. Working with parents and families is a firm part of what we do. Care planning meetings usually take place every six months, and where it is right, we also work towards a return to the family.

The support can continue as support for young adults (Hilfe für junge Volljährige, § 41 SGB VIII). Many later move on to our supported independent living and so stay in touch with the key workers they know.

Next step

Call us if you don’t know what to do next.

For placement requests, please speak directly to the head of department.

04402 – 939 73 20 Fill in the form