The Kinderheim Berghaus is a private institution that has been supporting children and young people since 1966. The institution places great emphasis on the individual needs and requirements of the young people entrusted to them and operates differentiated residential groups for toddlers, adolescents and young adults.
The mission of Das Berghaus is based on values such as mutual respect, acceptance and personal responsibility. It values the legally enshrined rights of children and young people as well as their individual development. The goal is to give young people a sense of security and self-determination through clear goals and self-motivation.
Although specific sustainability goals are not explicitly mentioned, Das Berghaus focuses on long-term, comprehensive support and development of young people. The facility provides an environment based on solidarity and responsibility that fosters a sense of belonging.
Das Berghaus is privately owned and has been managed by Michaela Barreith as the facility manager since 2019. She is a youth and residential educator as well as a curative educator and riding therapist. The institution is a member of the Verband privater Träger der freien Kinder-, Jugend- und Sozialhilfe (VPK).
The institution also offers training positions for educators, youth and residential educators and operates programs that promote the individual development of children and young people.
Overall, the Kinderheim Berghaus is a warm home for children and young people, characterized by its comprehensive care and individual pedagogical approaches.
