Support for children, young people and families

When everyday life needs more support.

We support children, young people and families where situations actually arise: at school, in the family, during leisure activities and in groups. We work on agreed objectives in specific everyday situations.

School Family Leisure Groups
Illustration: A family walks together along a green path in Berlin; the child holds both adults by the hand
Illustration: A young wheelchair user takes photographs with other young people in a garden
Who we are

When school, family and leisure are topics at the same time.

Then a single idea is often not enough. Together with those involved, we sort out where support should begin and bring the right professionals together.

Our work takes place in lessons, on journeys, at home, in our rooms or in a group. The situations we address depend on the agreed assignment and the young person’s everyday life.

In our autism specialist area, we do not work according to a fixed formula. We consider sensory input, communication, routines and transitions and make situations as predictable as possible before they escalate.

Meet our team
Services at a glance

Support at school, in the family, during leisure time and in groups

Our services work together when several areas of life are affected. They are based on written approval, the assignment and regular coordination.

Illustration: A young person and two professionals discuss the next steps together SGB IX oder § 35a SGB VIII

Social participation

Assistance and support within the approved scope. We practise specific situations: journeys, transitions, communication, leisure contacts and breaks in everyday life.

More about social participation
Illustration: Young people and a professional work together on a model SGB IX oder § 35a SGB VIII

Participation in education

School assistance provides support where the school day becomes practically difficult: arriving, starting tasks, transitions, breaks, communication and sensory regulation.

More about school assistance
Illustration: A parent, a child and a professional choose a practical next step together § 27 i. V. m. §§ 29–31, 35 SGB VIII

Educational support for families

Family support works with families on routines, conflicts, communication, contacts with schools and public offices, and orientation within the support system.

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Illustration: Children and young people create art together in the creative studio

Dates and groups

Small, reliably supported groups: music, art, cooking, movement, gardening and holiday outings. Participation depends on the activity, available places and, where applicable, written approval.

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Thoughts that guide us

Pedagogy to take with you

Four principles from our work and four children’s rights that must become practical in everyday life.

Support does not begin with a method, but with the question: What is making this situation difficult right now?

Children have the right to express their views and to have those views taken seriously.

Children’s right UN Convention on the Rights of the Child · Art. 12 · paraphrased

A problem is a message. It is information that something about the current situation does not fit.

In decisions concerning children, their best interests are a primary consideration.

Children’s right UN Convention on the Rights of the Child · Art. 3 · paraphrased

Independence grows where help provides as much guidance as necessary and leaves as much room for the child’s own actions as possible.

Children with disabilities have the right to a fulfilling life, participation and the greatest possible independence.

Children’s right UN Convention on the Rights of the Child · Art. 23 · paraphrased

A plan is only good if it also works on a difficult Tuesday.

Education should develop every child’s personality, abilities and talents as fully as possible.

Children’s right UN Convention on the Rights of the Child · Art. 29 · paraphrased
Our locations

Rooms with a clear structure

Our support rooms in Feurigstraße are equipped for movement, creative activities, cooking, conversations and retreat. The garden in Steglitz adds nature-based activities to our work.

Entrance to Mitleben & Teilhabe gGmbH in Feurigstraße
Feurigstraße 51Arriving in the neighbourhood
Movement room with a swing and climbing wall
Movement roomSpace for regulation and activity
Teaching kitchen in Feurigstraße
Teaching kitchen
Creative studio in Feurigstraße
Creative studio
Meeting room in Feurigstraße
Meeting room
Green learning garden with trees, lawn and raised bed in Berlin-Steglitz
Learning garden in Steglitz
Support rooms

Feurigstraße 51

10827 Berlin-Schöneberg
Movement room, creative studio, teaching kitchen and accessible meeting room.

Garden

Schützenstraße 51A

12165 Berlin-Steglitz
400 m² garden near Rathaus Steglitz, nature-based activities and practical everyday skills.

Registered office

Hauptstraße 131

10827 Berlin-Schöneberg
Office and coordination.

Otto-Suhr-Allee 97/99
10585 Berlin

Team and responsibilities

Who is responsible for what at Mitleben

Here you can see contacts from management, leadership, coordination and the autism specialist area. Further responsibilities and direct contact details can be found on the team page.

Portrait of Sharon Kratzsch Portrait of Ninja Sandrock Portrait of Jana Kessel Portrait of Linda Albrecht Portrait of Leonie Bischof Portrait of Jonas Bischof
Strong partners

Connected in the neighbourhood and beyond

  • Educational riding centre “Pfade des Glücks e.V.”, animal-assisted activities
  • SPZ Steglitz, swimming activities in the therapy pool
  • Joan-Miró School and Annie-Heuser School, school inclusion assistance
  • Speech therapy and occupational therapy Bischof, professional exchange on autism
  • Youth welfare offices, schools and specialist services throughout Berlin

Contact Mitleben

Do you have questions about support that has already been approved, an ongoing activity or cooperation? We will forward your enquiry internally to the appropriate contact person.

030 48 33 12 46
info@mitleben.berlin

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