Youth Welfare Office
das Jugendamt, die Jugendämter
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Youth Welfare Office
A municipal authority in Germany responsible for public child and youth welfare. Its duties include protecting children and young people as well as supporting families.
Das Jugendamt hat der Familie eine sozialpädagogische Hilfe angeboten.
The Youth Welfare Office offered the family socio-educational support.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Jugendämter |
| genitive | des Jugendamtes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Jugendamt | die Jugendämter |
| accusative | das Jugendamt | die Jugendämter |
| dative | dem Jugendamt | den Jugendämtern |
| genitive | des Jugendamtes des Jugendamts | der Jugendämter |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is composed of 'Jugend' (youth) and 'Amt' (office/authority). So it is literally the 'office for youth'.
Das Jugendamt ist eine wichtige Anlaufstelle für Familien.
The Youth Welfare Office is an important point of contact for families.
The 'Jugendamt' (Youth Welfare Office) is a specific German authority at the municipal level. It has a dual function: it supports families with questions about upbringing and intervenes to protect children when their welfare is at risk.
Wenn Eltern überfordert sind, können sie sich an das Jugendamt wenden.
When parents are overwhelmed, they can contact the Youth Welfare Office.
In connection with this authority, you often hear the verbs 'das Jugendamt einschalten' (to involve the Youth Welfare Office), 'sich an das Jugendamt wenden' (to contact the Youth Welfare Office), or 'vom Jugendamt betreut werden' (to be supported/supervised by the Youth Welfare Office).
Die Nachbarn haben wegen des Lärms das Jugendamt eingeschaltet.
The neighbors involved the Youth Welfare Office because of the noise.
youth welfare services
The Jugendamt is the responsible municipal authority that a family can contact. Jugendhilfe, by contrast, refers to the services and measures provided to promote, advise, and support people. Jugendamt is used for the body taking action, while Jugendhilfe is used for the support offered.
Die Familie bittet das Jugendamt um Beratung bei ihren Problemen.
The family asks the Youth Welfare Office for advice about their problems.
Die Familie erhält durch die Jugendhilfe eine regelmäßige Beratung.
The family receives regular counseling through youth welfare services.
