Hilfe für junge Volljährige

The help for young adults includes different benefits. It is both an independent help for 18 to 21-year-olds as well as a continuation aid for over 21-year-olds and the aftercare.

As a rule, assistance is granted only up to the age of 21; in justified individual cases, it should be continued for a limited period of time.

Assistance is granted if, due to the individual situation of the young person, it is necessary as an aid for personal development and for independent living. Individual situations in which a youth welfare service according to § 41 SGB VIII is required can result from a lack of competence to shape an independent lifestyle. This can be caused by both individual impairments and social disadvantages.

Documents may be required. Any documents to be submitted depend on the requirements of the individual case.

The financing of the help for education is provided by the Youth Welfare Office. The latter provides the services itself or assumes the costs agreed with the institutions.

In the case of assistance for young adults in inpatient or semi-stationary form, cost contributions are generally levied in accordance with § 91 SGB VIII. The cost bearer decides on the use of adults on a case-by-case basis.

Deadlines may have to be observed.

Applications for assistance for young adults should be submitted to the competent authority.

The responsibility lies with the youth welfare office of the district or the independent city.