Educational Support

An educational support worker is usually a trained social pedagogue who helps children, youth, or young adults with developmental challenges over a longer period. This support includes the social environment like family, school, friends, and neighborhood. The goal is to strengthen independence, social skills, and solve problems.

Support is tailored to each individual’s needs and can last as long as required.

Note: Educational support differs from family social work, which focuses on the entire family. Here, the support is for the young person in difficult situations, based on trust between parents, child, and support worker. The parents’ legal rights remain unaffected.

• Strengthening relationships between parents and children/youth
• Promoting personal development and identity
• Guidance in choosing a career
• Help with school issues (truancy, bullying, learning difficulties)
• Developing strategies to solve problems and conflicts
• Encouraging independence and leaving the parental home

Parents can request educational support from the youth welfare office, usually free of charge and voluntary. It is offered during challenging developmental phases or family difficulties.

For more information, you can book a free, non-binding consultation with us. Contact details are available here.

If a mental illness or disability affects social participation, support through integration assistance may be possible. Needs and goals are agreed upon with the responsible service provider. You can learn more about this here.

If a mental illness or disability affects social participation, support through integration assistance may be possible. Needs and goals are agreed upon with the responsible service provider. You can learn more about this here.