Conference of the DBSH Bremen State Association and the Social Work study program
How should social work organizations and agencies be structured to better address current crises and challenges?
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 2:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.,
Bremen University of Applied Sciences, Room M 303
Social work providers and organizations face fundamental challenges. In situations of multiple crises, they must constantly transform themselves, both in terms of content and structure, to continue fulfilling their responsibilities. Diverse stakeholders and target groups have legitimate expectations and want to be included and involved in these change processes. At the same time, appropriate organizational forms and sustainable, viable funding models are needed to secure the necessary resources and create a sound framework.
Against this backdrop, the conference will address the central question of how social work organizations and agencies must be structured to better meet current crises and challenges. Following introductory presentations, there will be ample opportunity for discussion.
Schedule
: 2:00 PM Welcome by the DBSH State Association and Prof. Dr. Christian Spatscheck
2:15-3:00 PM Input I: Organizational Learning – A Systemic-Socio-Ecological Perspective, Prof. Dr. Jonas Christensen, Malmö University, Department of Social Work (Input in German)
3:15-3:45 PM Input II: Crisis in the Child and Youth Welfare System: End or Turning Point? Systemic Perspectives on Child and Youth Welfare in the Context of Skilled Worker Shortages,
Elena Schulte, Bremen University of Applied Sciences Graduate, DBSH Bremen
4:00-5:00 PM Interactive Element (Fishbowl discussion with prompts, followed by small group discussions)
5:00-5:15 PM Closing Remarks
Contact and registration:
Participation is only possible with prior registration via the DBSH Bremen State Association. Participation is free of charge. Spaces are limited. Registrations must be made via this link: https://dbsh.typeform.com/makechangework
Further information can be found at: https://www.hs-bremen.de/die-hsb/aktuelles/veranstaltung/making-change-work/
