Advice and support for families with disabled children

Parents of children with disabilities or developmental delays often face particular challenges. The city of Bochum offers targeted advice and support - early, individually and reliably.

What is on offer?

  • Early intervention: Medical examinations to determine the need for support, e.g. for curative education measures.

  • Support in daycare centers: Support in applying for integration assistance - including the preparation of expert reports.

  • Advice on special educational needs: School medical examinations and advice on special educational needs.

  • Advice and support in schools: enabling joint learning and participation for all.

  • Expert opinions: Preparation for institutions such as the Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe (LWL).

Who is advised?

  • Families whose children are disabled or at risk of disability.

  • Educators in daycare centers.

  • Teachers and school staff.

Contact information

Further information can be found on the website of the public health department.

To the pages of the public health department