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 services in accordance with Section 35a SGB VIII
Integration assistance supports children and young people with disabilities so that they can lead a self-determined life. It is aimed at children and young people with a mental disability or the threat of a mental disability.
Integration assistance within the framework of SGB VIII includes
- Outpatient services (e.g. school support),
- day care services in day care facilities for children or in other day care facilities,
- inpatient services in day and night facilities as well as other forms of accommodation or placement in full-time care
A mental disability can be, for example, an anxiety disorder, depression, psychosis, autism, ADHD or an eating disorder. Mental disabilities also include reading and spelling difficulties and developmental delays in mathematics (dyslexia or dyscalculia).
In addition to (impending) mental disabilities, there are also physical and mental disabilities. You can also apply for integration assistance (in accordance with SGB IX). The Social Services and Senior Citizens department is then responsible.