Amt der Oö. Landesregierung, Direktion Soziales und Gesundheit, Abteilung Soziales

The Social Department is a specialized department within the Office of the Upper Austrian State Government (Directorate for Social Affairs and Health). It assumes central social policy responsibilities of the State of Upper Austria. According to the applicable organizational structure, its area of responsibility includes the supervision and management of social assistance (So), the function as the social assistance provider for the state (SHL), as well as the implementation of benefits to secure livelihood and housing-related support. The department coordinates needs-based minimum income support, assistance in special social situations, case and care management, and works closely with municipal and civil society partners.

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The target group consists of individuals and groups in Upper Austria who require support in social emergency and life situations. This includes needy and socially disadvantaged people, families, women and children in crisis situations, elderly people, as well as people with disabilities. The Social Department focuses its services on ensuring subsistence, social participation, and integrative assistance.