Family Education Center

Family Education Center Bochum - Support for families

The Family Education Center is a central facility of the Bochum Youth Welfare Office. It supports families, children, teenagers and young adults in difficult life situations - with a wide range of counseling and educational services.

What does the center offer?

  1. Educational counseling At four locations in Bochum, families receive support with parenting issues, family conflicts or developmental problems. The advice centers are open to everyone - regardless of origin or lifestyle.

  2. Early help for young families All Bochum families with a newborn receive mail from the welcome team - including a suggested date for a home visit. The aim: to inform, strengthen and network at an early stage.

  3. Family education center A varied course program for parents, children and young adults - from parent-child groups to parenting workshops and offers for single parents.

  4. School psychological counseling When school is stressful: The counseling center helps with pressure to perform, bullying, exam anxiety or conflicts in everyday school life - for students, parents and teachers.

  5. Specialist office for custody and access rights Support during separation and divorce: The specialist center supports parents in family court proceedings and helps to find viable solutions for children.

  6. Specialized advice for professionals „Blickpunkt Kind“ ist eine städtische Beratungsstelle für Fachkräfte der Jugendhilfe. Sie bietet Diagnostik, Fallberatung und Fortbildung – mit Sitz in der Zechenstraße 10.

  7. Clearing and diagnostics center This office helps to assess complex family situations. It clarifies what help is needed and provides support in finding suitable services. The aim is to provide a well-founded, professionally supported decision-making basis for further measures.

Who is the offer for?

The center is aimed at:

  • Families with children and young people

  • Young adults up to 21 years

  • Parents in separation situations

  • Educational professionals

  • Anyone looking for support in a family context

Further information on the Family Education Center can be found on the website of the Youth Welfare Office.