This department deals with social matters within the scope of its transferred competency. It is the appeal body for appeals against related decisions by city districts.

Division of Social Services and Prevention

Ensures terrain social work for target groups of people, coordinates the cooperation with minorities.

Division of Social Benefits

In accordance with respective legal regulations and within the scope of the city’s competencies it provides social benefits.

Division of Social and Legal Protection for Children

In accordance with respective legal regulations and within the scope of the city’s competencies this department deals comprehensively with social and legal protection for children.

Economics Section and Development of Conceptions

This section provides economic analyses for the whole department.