What are outpatient and inpatient youth welfare measures?
a) Educational assistance
"Educational assistance" is a fixed legal term. The terms "educational assistance" or "educational support" are also used. In SGB VIII, educational assistance is defined as services in Sections 27 to 35 SGB VIII. They are divided into outpatient, day-care and inpatient measures.
Although the help is granted to the parents, it is geared towards the interests of the young person. This means that the child or young person must be involved in decisions.
Young people between the ages of 18 and 21 can also receive educational assistance (Section 41 SGB VIII - Assistance for young adults).
The first point of contact is always the General Social Service.
b) Integration Assistance Benefits pursuant to Section 35a of SGB VIII
Integration assistance supports children and young people with disabilities so that they can lead self-determined lives. It is intended for children and adolescents with a mental disability or a risk of developing one.
Integration assistance under SGB VIII includes
- outpatient services (e.g., school support),
- semi-residential services in day care centers for children or in other semi-residential facilities,
- residential services in facilities providing round-the-clock care, as well as other forms of housing or placement in full-time foster care
A mental disability can include, for example, an anxiety disorder, depression, psychosis, autism, ADHD, or an eating disorder. Mental disabilities also include reading and spelling difficulties as well as developmental delays in mathematics (dyslexia and dyscalculia).
c) Integration Assistance Benefits under SGB IX
In addition to (impending) mental disabilities, there are also physical and intellectual disabilities. You can apply for integration assistance benefits (under SGB IX) for these as well.
The Social Services and Senior Citizens Department is responsible for these matters. There, you can obtain all the necessary information and apply for the appropriate benefits.