Request participation in social group work 
Some children and young people have difficulties in their personal development. It is difficult for them to approach other children, to get involved in groups or to cope with their problems independently.
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Basic information
Participation in social group work is intended to help older children and young people overcome developmental difficulties and behavioral problems.
Social group work can be useful for children and young people if they
- repeatedly get into violent confrontations.
- have little self-confidence and behave conspicuously.
- are unable to assert themselves.
In social group work, older children and young people meet regularly under the guidance of trained educational staff.
Social group work encourages social learning. It provides positive experiences, adventures and insights and thus promotes respect for others and self-confidence. The aim is for young people to become responsible and socially competent individuals.
Objectives and content depend on the topic of the social group work. Contents can be
- Development of group dynamics.
- Recognizing the triggers of one's own anger and aggression.
- Recognizing and expressing one's own feelings.
- Perceiving and recognizing one's own and others' boundaries.
- Resolving conflicts peacefully.
This is a type of educational support service. It can also apply to young adults.
Requirements
- You are a parent or guardian for a child (the person with custody).
- You cannot ensure that the child is well.
- Help through participation in social group work is appropriate and necessary.
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Procedure
- Contact the responsible youth welfare office.
- In a personal conversation, possible help will be pointed out to you. This can be, for example, participation in a social group work for your child.
- If this help comes into question, then submit an application for help with upbringing.
- All parties involved (you, your child, the pedagogical specialist and the youth welfare office) meet for a help plan discussion. In the help plan, it is determined how the help is to be structured and which goals are to be achieved.
- The youth welfare office organizes a place in a group.
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Necessary Documents
- identity card/passport
If a German identity card/passport is to be authenticated, a written proof of what this authentication is required for must be brought along.
- Proof of custody
For example: birth certificate, information from the custody register or decision of the family court on custody.
- identity card/passport
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Competent Department
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Amt für Soziale Dienste Sozialzentrum 1 - Nord
- +49 421 361 79800
- +49 421 361 7501
- Am Sedanplatz 7, 28757 Bremen
- Website
- sozialzentrum-
Nord @afsd. bremen. de
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Amt für Soziale Dienste Sozialzentrum 2 - Gröpelingen / Walle
- +49 421 361 16892
- +49 421 361 8304
- Hans-Böckler-Straße 9, 28217 Bremen
- Website
- sozialzentrum-
groepelingen- walle @afsd. bremen. de
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Amt für Soziale Dienste Sozialzentrum 3 - Mitte/östliche Vorstadt/Findorff
- (0421) 361 18444
- (0421) 361 16639
- Rembertiring 39, 28203 Bremen
- Website
- Sozialzentrum-
Mitte @afsd. bremen. de
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Amt für Soziale Dienste Sozialzentrum 4 - Süd
- (0421) 361-79900
- (0421) 496-79898
- Große Sortillienstraße 2 - 18, 28199 Bremen
- Website
- sozialzentrum-
sued @afsd. bremen. de
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Amt für Soziale Dienste Sozialzentrum 5 - Vahr/ Schwachhausen/ Horn-Lehe
- (0421) 361 19500
- (0421) 361 19899
- Kurfürstenallee 130, 28211 Bremen
- Website
- sozialzentrum-
vahr @afsd. bremen. de
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Amt für Soziale Dienste Sozialzentrum 6 - Hemelingen/ Osterholz
- +49 421 361 3976
- +49 421 361 15193
- Pfalzburger Straße 69 A, 28207 Bremen
- Website
- Sozialzentrum-
Hemelingen @afsd. bremen. de
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Online Services
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Help for upbringing online
With this online service, citizens who have been identified as needing help in a personal counseling session at the youth welfare office can make the subsequent application for help online. The online service also offers an information platform with topics on child and youth welfare and child endangerment.
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Fees / Costs
gebührenfrei
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Deadlines & processing time
How long does it take to process
Processing time varies depending on individual circumstances.
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Legal Bases
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 13.11.2025