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Care for disabled young people in Potsdam: Hope for the future!
Potsdam ensures post-school care for young people with disabilities. Future-oriented solutions presented from September 2025.
Care for disabled young people in Potsdam: Hope for the future!
Potsdam, beginning of July 2025: A significant step towards supporting young people with disabilities in Potsdam has now been officially made. Social councilor Brigitte Meier (SPD) informed the city councilors on Wednesday about the future of school after-school care, which was previously in limbo. Clear structures are of fundamental importance, especially here, when it comes to participation in education and social activities.
The city, in collaboration with the State Ministry of Social Affairs, has agreed on new regulations for after-school care. In the future, there will be extracurricular holiday care, which will be offered as a youth welfare service and will be accessible without any income or asset test. This gives parents planning security and their children can take part in further offers without worry. This announcement was warmly applauded by city councilors from several parliamentary groups and shows how important this issue is to the community.
Diverse offers for young people
The planned after-school care starts on September 8, 2025 and will be based on a concept from the Oberlinschule. The offers not only offer the young people meaningful employment, but also promote their social skills. Daily activities include sports and music, while the program can be designed by the participants themselves. Relaxing afternoon activities such as “chilling” with friends also come into play. A weekly program is offered that covers all aspects of leisure activities - from table tennis, table football and cards to trips to the city center to cinema and bowling when the sun is shining Tagesspiegel reports that ....
The integration and personal encounters of young people are the focus of the activities, which offer the key moments that they need in everyday life. Real community is encouraged here, which is enormously important for many of the participants. Excursions to the nearby park and games together offer numerous opportunities for exchange and enjoyment, which is just as important for the development of young people Oberlin Lebenswelten emphasizes that....
Focus on school support
Another important component of care is school support, which supports parents in finding the best possible help for their children. A medical diagnosis is required in order to submit appropriate applications to the responsible insurance providers. As the Malteser points out, parents can choose from recognized providers in their region, with particular attention being paid to the chemistry between the child and the companion Malteser reports that....
School support is individually tailored to the needs of the child, based on the funding provider's specifications. This gives parents peace of mind that their children are receiving the best possible support to develop well at school and beyond.
Overall, this initiative shows that Potsdam has a good hand for the needs of young people with disabilities. The future of after-school care looks promising and offers numerous opportunities for those affected.