Fobap Onlus

What Fobap Onlus does

Fobap Onlus, legally Fondazione Fobap Anffas ETS, is an Italian non-profit foundation established in 1982 and headquartered in Brescia. It delivers care, rehabilitation, education, and residential services to individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism across the province of Brescia, operating more than 13 specialized centers spread across seven municipalities and serving more than 600 people annually through a staff of approximately 300. Its service portfolio includes two flagship autism and behavioral centers (Centro Francesco Faroni, founded 2011; Centro In&Aut, founded 2019), residential communities, social enterprises, an employment inclusion program (Workaut), and training services for educators and families.

Service delivery is grounded in evidence-based methodologies, notably Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), with the autism unit reporting that over 90% of clinical staff hold ABA or ESDM certifications and operate within an 11-member multidisciplinary team. The foundation is embedded in the Anffas Brescia Onlus national federation, lending it institutional reach and brand recognition within the Italian disability advocacy ecosystem.

Revenue is generated primarily through public-sector contracts with the Lombardy regional health system (Regione Lombardia, ATS, and ASST Brescia) under a voucher-based funding model, supplemented by private family contributions, donations, and revenue from social enterprise initiatives including Emporio Crea and Cascina Mensi. The 2025 RIA accreditation of Centro In&Aut by Regione Lombardia is the principal commercial lever, positioning the foundation to capture a larger share of regional autism service contracts. No direct revenue, ARR, or annual budget figures are disclosed, and PNRR-funded restructuring at the Gussago facility represents infrastructure investment rather than operating income.

Name

Fobap Onlus

Legal name

Fondazione Fobap Anffas ETS

Website

https://fobap.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Fobap Onlus (Fondazione Fobap Anffas ETS) is an Italian non-profit foundation operating 13+ specialized centers across Brescia province, delivering care, rehabilitation, and residential services to 600+ people with intellectual disabilities and autism annually through ~300 staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Social-Healthcare Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Executive Functioning & Academic Skills Intervention (EDAKAKAI), Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked) (EDAKAKAJ), Therapy-Integrated Childcare Support (coordination with OT/PT/SLP/ABA) (HSAAAIAM), Assistive Technology (AT) & AAC Services (EDAJAKAF)

Keywords

• Disability rehabilitation services
• Autism intervention programs
• Residential disability care
• Social inclusion programs
• Developmental disability support

Headquarters

HQ city

Brescia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Healthcare Voucher System: Services primarily funded through regional public healthcare vouchers (Voucher B1 Autismo, Voucher Socio-Sanitario B1) administered via ASST and ATS Brescia, based on multidimensional evaluation and individualized project plans
2. Private Family Contributions: Some services operate on a private solidarity model (privato solidale) where families contribute based on ISEE/financial capacity, with scholarships from associations and foundations helping to reduce costs for lower-income families
3. Donations and Philanthropy: Individual and corporate donations supporting projects, facility renovations, and activities (e.g., Cascina Mensi renovation, garden club contributions)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fondazione Fobap Anffas ETS manages a network of 13 specialized centers across Brescia province delivering social-healthcare, rehabilitation, educational, residential, and employment-support services for people with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders, from early childhood (ages 2+) through adulthood. Services are delivered both as Regione Lombardia-accredited rehabilitation (RIA) and as private solidarity-based offerings, with multidisciplinary teams trained in ABA, ESDM, and cognitive-behavioral approaches. Complementary programs include social agriculture (Cascina Mensi), inclusive creative workshops (Emporio Crea, Laboratorio Cottinelli), distributed libraries (BookBox), and theater companies.

Product overview

Fondazione Fobap Anffas ETS operates as a social-healthcare foundation (not a technology company) providing a comprehensive portfolio of services for people with intellectual disabilities and autism. The organization manages 13+ specialized centers across Brescia province, including Centro Faroni and Centro In&Aut (accredited RIA rehabilitation services), residential communities (CSS), day centers (CDD), and social enterprises like Emporio Crea and Cascina Mensi. Services include rehabilitation, educational programs, employment support (Workaut), social inclusion initiatives (BookBox, Teatro), and agricultural training. All offerings are social/healthcare services rather than technology products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Centro Faroni RIA-accredited rehabilitation service for children aged 2-11 with autism spectrum disorders, providing personalized educational and habilitation programs, early intervention, voucher-based services, and mild autism support groups; over 90% of operators hold advanced ABA/ESDM certifications.
• Centro In&Aut Specialized center for autistic individuals in pre-adolescent, adolescent, and young adult stages, providing intervention across personal autonomy, pre-professional skills, mobility, social competencies, and work orientation via an 11-professional multidisciplinary team; RIA-accredited since 2025.
• Centro del Garda per l'età evolutiva Child development center in Lonato del Garda caring for children and adolescents diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly autism spectrum disorders; provides targeted interventions involving family, school, and life contexts. Open 230 days/year, 8:00-18:30; paid service for children under 11 with certified diagnosis.
• Progetto Da Soli No Free early intervention service for children under 30-36 months with an autism diagnosis, delivered through collaboration with ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia Neuropsichiatria Infantile; provides 6-month treatment programs with 11 professional therapists (educators and psychologists) ensuring access within 30 days of diagnosis.
• CDD (Centri Diurni Disabili) Day centers for people with intellectual disabilities providing support in personal care, relationships, and autonomy development across multiple locations (CDD1, CDD2, CDD3, CDD4, CDD Villa dalla Rosa), each serving different age groups and needs profiles; CDD4 has an average 6-month wait time.
• CSS (Comunità Socio Sanitaria) Residential community services for adults with intellectual disabilities who have good autonomy levels, delivered across multiple locations: CSS Dioni, CSS Salerno, CSS Avanzini, CSS Boninsegna, and CSS Trobiolo; some locations have 3-year average wait times.
• SFA (Servizio Formazione all'Autonomia) Day service for young people aged 16-35 with intellectual disabilities, providing personalized pathways to independence, work preparation, and social participation through practical training, personal development, and life-skills programs.
• CSE (Centro Socio Educativo) Day service for people with intellectual disabilities with social fragility, providing pathways to autonomy, socialization, and pre-work activities across four modules: training, enhancement, consolidation, and maintenance.
• Workaut Project supporting young people with autism spectrum disorders in transitioning to adult life, providing evaluation, training, and accompaniment with focus on transversal, social, and pre-occupational skills development.
• Cascina Mensi Social agriculture project on a 9,000 m² farm in Montirone where people with disabilities experience growth, autonomy, and social inclusion through regenerative and sustainable agricultural work; welcomes nearly 40 people daily and is supported by Garden Club Brescia.
• Emporio Crea Inclusive creative space that transforms waste materials from local businesses into creative resources, providing vocational training and employment opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities and autism; open to schools, families, and citizens for educational visits and workshops.
• Laboratorio Cottinelli Open creative space in the heart of Brescia for artistic, craft, and cultural activities involving families, volunteers, schools, associations, and people with disabilities; promoted with support from Congrega della Carità Apostolica.
• BookBox Distributed library project that places books in waiting rooms of medical offices, pharmacies, and salons, with collection, cataloging, and distribution managed by people with neurodevelopmental disorders, supported by educators.
• Teatro (Theatre Program) Theatrical project involving people with disabilities, educators, and volunteers in expressive, relational, and creative experiences, featuring three stable theater companies: Compagnia della Bretella, Gl'Improvvisati (Brescia), and Compagnia Volere Volare (Toscolano Maderno).

Quantifiable outcome

• 600+ people supported annually across 13 centers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Solco (Lead Partner)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSolco serves as the lead entity (ente capofila) for the Percorsi Autdoor project, a collaboration including IAL and Fobap Anffas to provide training, workshops, coaching, and internship pathways for young people with autism at CREA, Cottinelli, and Cascina Mensi sites.
• IALcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIAL partners with Solco and Fobap Anffas for Percorsi Autdoor project providing practical and cooperative activities to help young people discover their aptitudes for work and social participation.
• Cooperativa Sociale L'AlberominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerL'Albero cooperative manages Helena's Bar at Centro Niboli, creating employment opportunities for people with disabilities or in disadvantaged situations, symbolizing the center's openness and inclusion toward the community.
• Garden Club BresciaminorOthersGarden Club Brescia has maintained a constant friendship and active participation with Cascina Mensi for five years, donating plants and contributing to enriching the farm's spaces with concrete support for daily activities.
• Congrega della Carità ApostolicacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor supporter of Laboratorio Cottinelli, an open creative space in the city heart for artistic, craft and cultural activities involving families, volunteers, schools, associations and people with disabilities.
• TECIminorOthersTECI of Brescia hosted a workplace visit for Centro Faroni participants, providing opportunity for young people to explore different production departments and conduct professional interviews with company workers.
• PoliambulanzaminorOthersPoliambulanza collaborates with Fobap Anffas Brescia generating social value through various initiatives and partnerships supporting people with disabilities.
• ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia - Neuropsichiatria InfantilecoreOthersASST Spedali Civili di Brescia refers children with autism diagnosis to Fobap's Da Soli No early intervention project, ensuring access within 30 days of diagnosis for children under 30 months with 6-month treatment programs.
• Ambito Sociale Territoriale n.2 Brescia OvestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmbito 2 presented PNRR-funded project for which Fobap co-designed and restructured Gussago facility creating SAT Lina e Cesare Faroni and Gruppo Appartamento services for 3 people with medium support needs.
• Cooperativa La MongolfieracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-design partner with Fobap for PNRR-funded restructuring project at Gussago creating residential services for people with disabilities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BrightSpring Health Services: Large US publicly traded provider of home- and community-based health and pharmacy services for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities, behavioral health, and complex needs. Comparable IDD service portfolio at substantially larger scale and broader geography.
• Easterseals: Large US nonprofit providing disability and autism services, early intervention, employment support, and rehabilitation across a national network. Comparable as a broader-scope nonprofit incumbent offering similar early-intervention, adult services, and employment-support programs at scale.
• The Arc of the United States: Large US nonprofit providing advocacy and direct services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), including residential, day, and employment programs. Comparable IDD service mission and multi-center nonprofit operating model.

Others

• Anffas Nazionale Onlus: National parent network of which Anffas Brescia (Fobap's parent) is an affiliated territorial entity. Comparable as the umbrella coordinating body for disability services and family advocacy across Italy, providing governance and policy influence.

Direct peers

• Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi: Major Italian nonprofit foundation providing rehabilitation and disability services across multiple centers nationwide. Closely comparable nonprofit operating model delivering residential, rehabilitative, and educational services for people with disabilities under Italy's regional healthcare system.
• Lega del Filo d'Oro: Italian nonprofit foundation providing specialized rehabilitation and residential services for deaf-blind people and those with multiple disabilities. Comparable Italian nonprofit service-delivery model with multi-center footprint and accredited healthcare services.
• AISLA Onlus: Italian ALS association providing support services, family assistance, and rehabilitation pathways for people with motor neuron disease. Comparable Italian nonprofit service-delivery and family-support model.
• L'Arche International: International nonprofit federation operating communities where people with intellectual disabilities live together with assistants. Closely comparable residential and community-based service model, mission, and value-based (nonprofit) operating structure.
• Cooperativa Sociale La Mongolfiera: Italian social cooperative and PNRR co-design partner with Fobap on Gussago facility restructuring. Operates similar disability services under Italian cooperative law in Brescia region, providing residential and semi-independent living support.

Regional players

• ANGSA Italia: Italian national association of parents of autistic individuals, providing advocacy, training, and support services. Comparable autism-focused mission and family-driven service model, though organized as an advocacy/family association rather than direct service operator.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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