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Youth Work and Inclusion
Youth work thrives on diversity –
Inclusion makes it accessible to everyone.
This page was translated from German using artificial intelligence. The translation may contain errors or inaccuracies. In case of doubt, the German original version prevails.
Inclusion is a topic that goes far beyond the school environment. Even in children and youth work outside of school, the question arises: How is participation for EVERYONE possible, and how does it become a reality in sports and holiday leisure activities?
The district youth office participated in the statewide project "Inclusion in Youth Promotion" to address this question. Together with committed cooperation partners, experiments were conducted to explore what inclusion in youth work could look like. And the conclusion was clear: Participation can succeed. However, we must significantly intensify our efforts for it. And: Inclusion is our mandatory task!
The service center "Serv In" was established for extracurricular inclusion.
Here, parents can find help and guidance to find the right local offer for their disabled child. Not all providers in sports and leisure are yet prepared to allow disabled children and adolescents to participate. Therefore, Serv In offers coaching for comprehensive participation, accessibility, and inclusion not only to parents but also to teams in institutions, clubs, and organizations. Further information and an overview can be found at the following link.
The "Youth Work and Inclusion" program is NOT about integration assistance pursuant to § 35a SGB VIII.
The integration assistance under §35a is the appropriate resource for children and adolescents as well as young adults (usually up to 21 years old or, in exceptional cases, up to the end of the 26th year of life) who, for example, have autism, ADHD/ADD, dyscalculia (math weakness), dyslexia (reading and spelling weakness), depression, or attachment disorders.
Contact
Do you have questions about youth work and inclusion?
Learn how inclusive youth work enables participation, breaks down barriers, and provides access to opportunities for all young people. You can find your contact person here.
