Nursing and care for children and young people in healthcare facilities
Sometimes it is not possible to care for a child at home. In such cases, care needs to be provided in a facility for a short or longer period of time. This is the case, for example, if your child ...
● has a serious illness,
● has a severe disability,
● requires ventilation,
● is life-threateningly ill,
● cannot be cared for at home around the clock.
In these cases, there are specialised facilities available to provide care for your child. From day centres to facilities for people with disabilities, there are various options for the care and support of your child. Facilities for children and young people are equipped to meet their needs.
Offers for the care and supervision of your child
If you are looking for a psychiatric day clinic for children and young people in your federal province, click here:
There are various programmes for young people with disabilities. For example, children can spend a weekend or the school holidays in socio-educational facilities with a focus on disability work:
Information on short-term accommodation in a facility for people with disabilities and on housing options for young people with disabilities can be found in the following brochure on pages 26 and 27, as well as 34 and 35:
The care and support centre in Perchtoldsdorf, a town in Lower Austria, is also aimed at children and young people. Young people can receive long-term care and support at the centre. If you find it increasingly difficult to manage your child's care at home, admission to this centre may be an option.
You can find more information under the following Link:
Sometimes it is not possible to care for children with severe disabilities at home. In such cases, placement in a specialised care facility can be a solution if no other options are available. However, it is important that the bond between parents and child is maintained and nurtured.
Further information can be found here:
There are also facilities available for children with life-limiting illnesses. You and your child can be admitted to an inpatient children's hospice for a certain period of time. Vienna also offers short-term stays in a hospice for a few hours, giving you and your child the space you need to recharge your batteries for everyday life.
You can find more information here:
Last update: September 11, 2025
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