Support for young people in difficult circumstances

Are you between 15 and 25 years old and need support to overcome difficulties? Then you can receive support from the Jobcenter or a sponsor.

For contact details of the responsible authoritiy and local valid information select under "Select location" a location.

Are you in a difficult life situation and having problems finding a job or training place or applying for citizen's benefit?

If you have several of the difficulties listed below, you may be eligible for support:

no school-leaving certificate
No job or training place
You are demotivated by failures and do not feel resilient
You are threatened with homelessness or are already homeless
Family conflicts
difficult biographical histories, for example if you grew up in a foster family, a residential group or in families with entrenched long-term unemployment
Financial problems or debts
Health problems or addiction problems

For example, you can receive the following support as part of the funding:

Help with stabilizing your financial situation
Support in applying for social benefits, such as citizen's allowance
Help with finding accommodation or stabilizing your housing situation
Assistance with visits to the authorities
Support with the organization of necessary treatments
Help with building up social networks
Support in developing new career prospects
Preparation for catching up on school qualifications and starting work or training

You can claim support within the framework of the funding if you

have difficulties due to their individual situation

complete a school, training-related or vocational qualification or otherwise start working life and
apply for or accept social benefits.

If you need support, you can get advice from your job center.

Contact your local job center for support.
If funding is possible, they will put you in touch with the responsible organization.
If you are already in contact with the provider, they may be able to help you contact the job center and clarify the eligibility requirements.