Kinderheim Dr Dawo

Kinderheim Dr. Dawo is a children’s residential care home in Rheinbach, Germany, supporting children and young people when their families are unable to manage alone. Its approach centres on respect, personal dignity and each resident’s individual development. The home aims to provide a warm, comfortable living environment with attentive care, access to nature, and support for self-determination and independence. Qualified staff with educational, medical and nursing training help residents build on their abilities and provide protection and day-to-day care.

The organisation offers several therapeutic and supportive services, including physiotherapy, hippotherapy, swimming therapy, dog-assisted therapy, Snoezelen and art therapy. It also provides short-term care and operates residential houses at Mörikeweg, Keramikerstraße and Segerstraße. The home describes its work as a shared effort with families and relatives, recognising each person’s unique value and encouraging positive experiences in everyday life. Kinderheim Dr. Dawo’s stated goal is to help children feel supported, develop their individual potential and experience joy within a caring community.