Dresden is looking for ideas for inclusive youth clubs in Schönfeld-Weißig!

Dresden is looking for ideas for inclusive youth clubs in Schönfeld-Weißig!

Something is happening in the area of ​​youth welfare in Saxony! The youth welfare office of the state capital Dresden is calling for concepts to be submitted to support self-managed youth clubs in Schönfeld-Weißig. How Dresden.de reported, interested providers of independent youth welfare must submit their proposals by August 6, 2025. This requires the redesign of a mobile service in accordance with Section 13 SGB VIII for mobile youth social work.

When developing the concept, some important criteria are in the foreground. Not only are the planned methods and active participation of the target group expected, but previous experiences in rural and suburban areas must also be taken into account. A central aspect is the implementation of inclusion, which includes the integration of migratory topics.

Inclusion as a central concern

But what does inclusion mean specifically for youth work? A look at the current status shows that inclusion and participation represent a major challenge for young people with disabilities. According to the Federal Association for Life Support Extracurricular activities are crucial for the personal development of these young people. It is emphasized that inclusive youth work must ensure self-determination and equal participation - in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

In this context, cooperation between disability assistance and youth work is becoming increasingly important. Facilities that have already implemented inclusive offers show how the integration of young people with different abilities can be successful. Despite the positive approaches, it remains to be seen that many young people with disabilities are still not sufficiently integrated into the existing offerings. Studies show that they often do not have the framework conditions and information they need to participate.

Pioneering publications

In order to pave the way to inclusion and break down barriers, the German Federal Youth Association (DBJR) and the Federal Association for Life Support have jointly published a brochure entitled “Inclusion in child and youth work – strengthening self-determination and enabling the participation of everyone”. This publication offers valuable guidance and contains numerous good practice examples and financing options. The content is based on the results of a specialist day that took place in 2019 and really gets into the heart of the topic.

The aim of these initiatives is clear: the equal participation of children and young people should be promoted so that they can come together in their diversity. Regardless of whether you have disabilities or not, everyone should have the opportunity to bring their interests and needs into youth work. Active, committed supporters are required to have a good hand in planning and implementing inclusive programs. The DBJR draws attention to the fact that the reform of SGB VIII also plays an important role here.

In summary, it can be seen that Dresden is on a promising path to addressing the challenges of inclusion in youth work. Promoting integration and participation are at the top of the agenda - that's a step in the right direction!