Ministerium für Soziales, Jugend, Familie, Senioren, Integration und Gleichstellung

The Ministry of Social Affairs, Youth, Family, Seniors, Integration, and Equality of the State of Schleswig-Holstein is a supreme state authority responsible for central tasks in the areas of social policy, youth welfare, family support, senior care, integration of immigrants, and gender equality. It develops legal frameworks, promotes and accompanies statewide programs, and supports organizations and initiatives through calls for proposals and institutional funding to strengthen social participation and societal cohesion within the state.

The Ministry is committed to improving the quality of life for all generations in Schleswig-Holstein, ensuring equal opportunities, and securing social participation. It promotes family-friendly policies, supports young people in their development, initiates measures for an inclusive society, and ensures that senior citizens can lead self-determined lives. Particular emphasis is placed on integration, equality, and sustainable social structures.

The funding opportunities and programs of the Ministry are aimed at families, children and youth, senior women and men, people with a migration background, as well as non-profit organizations and initiatives in the social sector. In addition, municipal institutions, counseling centers, welfare associations, and volunteer organizations conducting social, integrative, and equality-related projects in the state also benefit.