Social Authority

As the operator of a residential facility, submit a report in accordance with Section 47 of the Social Code Book VIII

As the operator of a facility requiring a permit, you have a reporting obligation to the responsible authority

Detailed description

As the operator of a residential care facility, you are obliged to report events or developments that could affect the well-being of children and young people to the relevant authority. Events or developments that require reporting can be

  • children and young people in care
  • Employees of the institution or
  • the furnishings or parts of furnishings

regarding.

 

Information

Prerequisites

You are the operator of a residential facility for residential childcare

Documents required

The documents to be submitted vary depending on the type of notification. The responsible authority will inform you accordingly.

Please note

No

Deadlines

Immediately

Procedure

  • You submit your report to the responsible authority
  • The responsible authority will examine your report and initiate any necessary measures

Processing time

Processing may take up to several days.

Fees

No

Legal remedies

This is a report by you. No legal remedy is provided

Legal basis

§ 47 Social Code (SGB) - Eighth Book (VIII)


https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/sgb_8/__47.html

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Address and contact information

Social Authority

FS 212
Supervision and advice of institutions, service agreements

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Last updated: 08.02.2026