It’s often difficult to reach young people who have fallen through various social safety nets. In Solingen the youth association Jugendwerke Bergisch Land e.V. therefore tries to get direct contact. An employee from the clearing point visits various social boiling points several times a week. In a personal discussion she explains the support projects to the kids, whether they are punks, emos, skins or youngsters with a migration background. Every young person gets a contact card with all the important information, so that, if necessary, they know where they can get help or whom they can turn to. Help is there for young people who have dropped out of school, who have no idea as to how to earn their living and have often come into conflict with the law or have experience with drugs.
 
Since functioning and supporting family and friendship systems are mostly not in place the employees from the clearing point can give the youngsters a sense of security. The acceptance practice is very easy and uncomplicated. Once the young people have the feeling they are no longer alone they put their trust in the helpers and talk about their problems. Possible solutions can be worked out with the competent helpers. This way, the youngsters can go out into life with a strong motivation and hope for a good future. Thanks to the support of the Auerbach Foundation the clearing point can be maintained, and the kids can be helped in finding their feet in the working world and achieving a new focus of life.