This thesis raises the question as to what extent social entrepreneurship in German child a youth welfare services is made possible and permitted by the legislator or the public authorities. To understand this, one must first define social entrepreneurship and describe how it applies to the children and youth welfare system in Germany. Subsequently, the current extent to which social entrepreneurship is permitted by the state and public authorities must be explained. Understanding this defines the role of a social entrepreneur in German children and youth welfare.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
3. Definition Child- and Youth Welfare
4. Social entrepreneurship in the German youth welfare system
5. Introduction of a German social entrepreneur in the youth welfare system
Research Objectives and Themes
This thesis examines the extent to which the German state authorizes and supports social entrepreneurship within the child and youth welfare sector, despite existing regulatory and institutional barriers.
- The historical context and evolution of the German welfare state model.
- Definitions and core characteristics of social entrepreneurship in a modern context.
- Regulatory frameworks and legal structures governing German child and youth welfare.
- Challenges, institutional barriers, and opportunities for social entrepreneurs in the market.
- Case study analysis of innovative service provision by a social enterprise.
Excerpt from the Book
5. Introduction of a German social entrepreneur in the youth welfare system
The number of services offered by companies that can undoubtedly be labeled as social entrepreneurs is rather low compared to the offers of established large charities. Nevertheless, especially in the Erlangen / Nuremberg area, there are some companies that have distinguished themselves as social entrepreneurs. One of the examples is the “Verein für sozialpädagogische Jugendbetreuung e. V.“, translated Association for Socio-Educational Youth Care e. V.. This was founded in 1984 and has the business form of a registered association which is recognized by the tax office as a charitable and particularly eligible. (Vgl. Verein für sozialpädagogische Jugendbetreuung e. V. [Hrsg] 2017a)
At the time of its formation, the association had set itself the goal of making youth services more innovative. They wanted to supplement the large-scale facilities that prevail in the area of vocational education with smaller facilities geared to the needs of young people. These should also be decentralized. What at the time was an innovative concept and the experiences gained in the residential youth welfare as well, a differentiated network of innovative educational aids for young people and their families emerged. (Vgl. Verein für sozialpädagogische Jugendbetreuung e. V. [Hrsg] 2017b)
Chapter Summaries
1. Introduction: This chapter provides an overview of the historical transition of the German welfare sector from a protected state-partner model toward a more competitive social market.
3. Definition Child- and Youth Welfare: This section delineates the legal basis and structure of the child and youth welfare system in Germany, highlighting the roles of public and independent providers.
4. Social entrepreneurship in the German youth welfare system: This chapter analyzes the institutional obstacles and market privileges that complicate the entry of social entrepreneurs into the welfare market.
5. Introduction of a German social entrepreneur in the youth welfare system: This section presents a practical case study of a social enterprise in the Nuremberg area, illustrating innovative and needs-based approaches to youth welfare.
Keywords
Social Entrepreneurship, Child and Youth Welfare, Welfare State, Social Innovation, Market Competition, SGB VIII, Non-profit, Public Authorities, Youth Aid Committee, Youth Welfare Office, Social Market, Service Provision, Entrepreneurial Thinking, Vocational Education, Institutional Barriers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core subject of this thesis?
The thesis investigates the role and integration of social entrepreneurs within the strictly regulated framework of the German child and youth welfare system.
What are the central thematic areas?
Key themes include the shift from state-dominated welfare to a competitive market, legal constraints on service providers, and the potential for social innovation in youth care.
What is the primary research question?
The study asks to what extent social entrepreneurship is currently permitted, authorized, and facilitated by the German legislative and public authority frameworks.
Which scientific methodology is used?
The author uses a literature-based analysis of the legislative and economic framework, supplemented by a practical case study to demonstrate institutional challenges.
What is covered in the main body of the text?
The main body covers the definition of social entrepreneurship, the legal foundations of the German youth welfare system, and an analysis of barriers such as tax privileges and the influence of the "Jugendhilfeausschuss".
Which keywords define this work?
Key terms include Social Entrepreneurship, SGB VIII, child and youth welfare, and the competitive structure of the German social sector.
How does the "Jugendhilfeausschuss" hinder social entrepreneurs?
The committee, which steers budget and planning, consists mainly of established public and charitable providers, making it nearly impossible for new private social enterprises to obtain voting seats or influence funding.
What is the benefit of the "youth welfare center" concept described in chapter 5?
It combines stationary, mobile, and outpatient services to create a flexible, diagnostic-oriented approach that prevents the need for young people to move between different institutions when their needs change.
Why is the "wish and suffrage" right mentioned in the text?
It is cited as a legal opportunity for beneficiaries to choose their service providers, which creates market conditions that allow social entrepreneurs to compete with established organizations.
- Arbeit zitieren
- Sozialpädagoge (B.A.) Maximilian Klopf (Autor:in), 2017, Social Entrepreneurship in German Child and Youth Welfare, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1144621
