Centre d’Accueil Norbert Ensch (CANE)

Welcoming children and teenagers in difficulty

The Centre d’Accueil Norbert Ensch (CANE) is a reception centre for children and teenagers in difficult situations. It guarantees them a stable and safe living environment that respects the rights of each individual, thus promoting their personal development. The aim of the centre is to work intensively with the parents, as far as possible, to help them return to their families of origin.

The centre supervises and accompanies children and young people who temporarily or permanently find themselves unable to live in their family environment, within an adapted living structure. The service promotes the growth of the beneficiaries and the development of their skills, using age-appropriate and resource-oriented pedagogical approaches, in order to prepare them for a way of life adapted to their needs.

Priority is given to returning to the family, and to autonomy

CANE aims to strengthen the relationship with the immediate family while promoting personal development and the necessary individual skills. Children and adolescents in care may be placed voluntarily or following a court order. The centre has 7 groups, each offering the support of a multidisciplinary team.

Two groups for youths and future parents:

Zoe Group
for under-age adolescent girls
- A group for under-age adolescent girls (14-18 years), who either are pregnant or have a child
- A safe and peaceful environment; lively and supportive community life
- Serene pregnancy and childbirth in the best possible conditions
- Creating and maintaining the relationship with the second parent and/or close family
- Activities to promote the development of the children and the mother’s fulfilment
- Preparation for autonomy
Yua Group
for young adult parents
- A group for young adult parents (18-27 years old)
- For pregnant women or parents of a baby/child under 3 years of age
- A safe living environment, a scheduled and supportive community life
- Activities that promote child development and parental fulfilment
- Stays are voluntary (no court ordered placement)
- For parents with parental authority over their child

Five groups dedicated to child and adolescent development:

Kannergrupp Ruedt/Syre
child development
- For children aged 3 to 12 years; following a voluntary or court-ordered placement decision
- A safe, group living environment
- Support in daily life (schooling, medical visits, leisure activities)
- Individual and group activities that promote the children’s development
Reebou Group
Open to siblings
- For children aged 3 to 12 years; following a voluntary or court-ordered placement decision
- Open to siblings
- A safe, group living environment
- Support in daily life (schooling, medical visits, leisure activities)
- Individual and group activities that promote the children’s development
Jugendgrupp Reckange and Maison Henri Dunant Hellange
- For adolescents aged 13 to 18 years; following a voluntary or court-ordered placement decision
- A safe environment in a small living group
- Support in daily life (schooling, medical visits, leisure activities)
- Individual and group activities that promote the children’s development
Villa Nia Domo
unaccompanied minors
- For children and adolescents, unaccompanied minors
- A safe, group living environment
- Support in daily life (schooling, medical visits, leisure activities)
- Applications and procedures concerning their refugee status
- Individual and group activities that promote socialization and integration