KJF Munich is a leading church-charitable professional association in Bavaria. For over 100 years, with 2,500 employees, it has supported around 13,000 people in need. It offers comprehensive help in child, youth, disability, and health services.
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The Katholische Jugendfürsorge der Erzdiözese München und Freising e.V. (KJF) is one of the largest church-charitable professional associations in Bavaria and has been a reliable partner for people in psychological, physical, and social distress for over 100 years[1][9]. With the guiding principle "We give people a future", KJF supports around 13,000 children, adolescents, and adults in a total of 85 residential, semi-residential, and outpatient facilities at numerous locations throughout Bavaria[1].
As a recognized provider, KJF Munich covers a broad spectrum of [1]. Its main areas of focus include:
In all areas, the 2,500 employees are committed to helping people in crisis situations with great professional skill and personal dedication[1][7].
KJF's central mission is to enable a future for people who need help – both for its clients and for its employees[2]. This approach is supported by the following central values:
As a provider, KJF enjoys high esteem in society and is valued as a qualified and recognized professional association[1].
KJF was founded on June 13, 1910, by a small group of clergy and has since developed from an originally voluntary youth welfare association into a modern professional association[1][6]. Through a comprehensive reorganization, which was successively implemented from January 2020, the child and youth welfare facilities were strengthened and the administration was streamlined[3].
In the operational area, there is a clear separation between operational and commercial business. Chairman of the Board Bartholomäus Brieller acts as the board member for Social Affairs and Health and is particularly responsible for the child, youth, and disability facilities as well as the stakes in KJF's GmbHs (Behandlungszentrum Aschau GmbH and allrAUnd GmbH)[3]. The former facility networks have been restructured into seven centers/facilities that are assigned to the Social Affairs and Health Board[3].
KJF operates numerous specialized facilities, including:
As a church-charitable association, KJF Munich represents clear values that are also important in terms of sustainability and social responsibility. The organization is committed to:
KJF continuously works to improve its services and adapt them to the needs of its clients to ensure long-term and sustainable support[1].
KJF Munich is a large, experienced, and recognized provider of child, youth, disability, and health care in Bavaria, which has been helping people in need for over 100 years[1]. With a broad spectrum of services, a strong commitment to people, and a clear mission, KJF gives people a future[2]. Through its church-charitable stance, high professional standards, and personal commitment, the association distinguishes itself as a reliable and competent partner for society[5][7]. KJF continues to be an important player in Bavarian social work and is committed to the long-term integration and participation of people in crisis situations[1].
