Education in an institution during the day and night or in another form of assisted living is intended to promote the development of children and young people.

This is a type of educational support service. This service may also be suitable for young adults (§ 41 SGB VIII).

The type of care depends on the age and stage of development of the child or young person or young adult. In the various forms of residential care, specialists will look after your child with educational and, if necessary, therapeutic services.

Home education or any other form of assisted living is a form of educational support. Depending on the situation, the help should

• Try to achieve a return to the family,
• prepare the child's upbringing in another family,
• provide a long-term form of living and prepare the child for an independent life.