The SWAT Kinder- & Jugendhilfe GbR, founded in 2018 by Meike Meyer and Marco Lüneberg, is an independent organization with many years of professional expertise in stationary and outpatient child and youth services. The company offers pedagogical support for children and adolescents, with a focus on appreciative, participatory cooperation. The core of their approach is the active involvement of young people in all processes to promote their self-determination and personal responsibility.
A prominent feature of the SWAT Kinder- und Jugendhilfe is the animal-assisted work with alpacas and chickens on their farm. Through direct contact with the animals, children and adolescents naturally experience strengthening of their self-esteem and social skills. This resource-oriented and individually tailored pedagogical concept makes it possible to respond to the needs of each individual child and promote their potential.
The organization operates a stationary residential group with the "Haus zum Lüneberg", which offers children aged 5 to 12 a safe, family-like environment if it is not possible to stay in their family of origin. Each child has a single room to ensure individual retreat options.
SWAT's mission statement is summarized in the motto "Together we are strong" and underlines the value of cooperation, continuity and success in pedagogical care. The focus is on a social, appreciative and actively participating child and youth welfare. The pedagogical work is based on social values, clear rules and boundaries in order to best support and strengthen young people in their personal development.
Sustainability also plays a role at SWAT, especially through the lively learning on the farm, which promotes ecological awareness and a sense of responsibility. The animal-assisted work creates a nature-connected environment that supports both ecological and social sustainability.
Each team member has a professional training or a degree, so that a high quality in the care and support of children and adolescents is guaranteed at all times. The versatility of the team covers various pedagogical focuses, which enables individual, holistic care.
Overall, the SWAT Kinder- und Jugendhilfe stands for an innovative, resource-oriented care model that combines professional expertise, personal appreciation and natural learning environments to sustainably strengthen and accompany children and adolescents on their individual life paths[1][2][3].
