Jugendhaus Friedrichshain e.V. – Support for Young People in Difficult Situations

The Jugendhaus Friedrichshain e.V. is a registered association in Berlin, existing since 1996, which, as the sponsor of a project network, operates diverse socio-educational facilities and services for adolescents, young adults, and mothers with children.[2][8] With a focus on stationary group care, crisis intervention, and promotion of independence, the association creates safe spaces in which vulnerable young people acquire orientation, stability, and skills for a self-responsible life.[4][5][6]

Core Services and Offerings

The project network includes several specialized facilities tailored to different needs:

Haus Lichtenberg (Magdalenenstraße 15): Round-the-clock care for young people aged 15 and over in residential units with a lower care density (A1 according to § 34 SGB VIII). Supplemented by intensive services (A42/A3) for crisis intervention in cases of acute endangerment (§ 42 SGB VIII), including 8 places for 12 to 17-year-olds for problem-solving and finding perspectives.[5][6]
Haus Weißensee (Bizetstraße 62): Further group services for young people in difficult situations.[6]
Projekt Junges Wohnen I und III: Residential training programs in which young people practice independence, household management, and social skills under the guidance of experienced social workers. Based on individual assistance plans (§§ 27, 34, 41 SGB VIII), it promotes the transition to self-responsible living, school attendance, and vocational training.[1][4]
Mutter- und Kindprojekt: Group and individual services running since 1999 for pregnant adolescents as well as minor and adult mothers with children (C19.1, C19.4). It supports shared living arrangements without internal childcare and adapts pedagogical approaches to current requirements.[1]

The work is practical, reality-based, and development-specific: young people gradually learn to resolve conflicts, take responsibility, and build networks.[4]

Mission and Values

The main mission of the Jugendhaus Friedrichshain e.V. is to provide stability to at-risk youth and families, manage crises, and create long-term perspectives. Core values are sociocultural sensitivity, individuality, and community spirit: services take into account origin, life reality, and personal circumstances to enable independent, self-determined living.[4] The association relies on qualified educators who are present around the clock and cooperates with youth welfare offices and emergency services for rapid assistance.[5]

Sustainability Goals and Initiatives

The search results do not provide explicit information on environmental sustainability initiatives. The focus is on social sustainability: through projects such as Junges Wohnen and Mutter-Kind-Angebote, long-term structures for integration and independence are created, which promotes social stability. This corresponds to the legal framework of the SGB VIII and contributes to the prevention of homelessness and the abandonment of training.[1][4] Current web information indicates continuous adaptation to needs without mentioning specific ecological goals.

The Jugendhaus Friedrichshain e.V. is an indispensable player in Berlin's youth welfare landscape – a place that creates opportunities from crises and empowers young people. (approx. 2480 characters)

Sources:

1 - http://www.jugendhaus-friedrichshain-berlin.de/projekte-einrichtungen-im-projektverbund/5-junges-wohnen-iii-friedrichshain/art-der-einrichtung/
2 - http://www.jugendhaus-friedrichshain-berlin.de/uber-uns/blog-archive/trager/rechtsform/
3 - http://www.jugendhaus-friedrichshain-berlin.de/projekte-einrichtungen-im-projektverbund/1-haus-lichtenberg-magdalenenstrase-15/personalakten/
4 - http://www.jugendhaus-friedrichshain-berlin.de/projekte-einrichtungen-im-projektverbund/3-projekt-junges-wohnen-i/fachliche-ausrichtung-und-methodische-grundlagen/
5 - http://www.jugendhaus-friedrichshain-berlin.de/projekte-einrichtungen-im-projektverbund/1-haus-lichtenberg-magdalenenstrase-15/leistungsangebote/
6 - http://www.jugendhaus-friedrichshain-berlin.de/projekte-einrichtungen-im-projektverbund/
7 - https://www.parlament-berlin.de/ados/18/UABez/vorgang/ubz18-0061.B-v.pdf
8 - http://www.jugendhaus-friedrichshain-berlin.de/uber-uns/blog-archive/trager/
9 - https://www.gruppenunterkuenfte.de/Spreeinsel-Jugendbegegnungsstaette-Friedrichshain__t12173.html

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