Istituto La Casa

What Istituto La Casa does

Istituto La Casa is an Italian nonprofit organization (Ente del Terzo Settore, ETS) headquartered in Milan that provides family-support services to individuals, couples, and families in distress. Founded in 1943 by Don Paolo Liggeri in the aftermath of the Milan bombings, the organization operates a Consultorio Familiare delivering psychological counseling, couples therapy, and family guidance, alongside a free Sportello Legale for family law matters, school orientation services, and a Servizio DSA for children with specific learning disorders. It also runs L'Anello d'Oro, an elderly and intergenerational support program, and a cultural/educational program of courses and support groups delivered both in-person and online.

The organization's second major pillar is Servizio Adozioni Internazionali, an authorized international adoption service operating under the oversight of Italy's Commissione Adozioni Internazionali (CAI). Through this service it guides couples from pre-adoption preparation (including the ABC adoption course) through matching, post-adoption support, and search-for-origins work, in close partnership with the affiliated Hogar Onlus adoptive-families association. The third pillar is Cooperazione Internazionale, most prominently the "Una Mano per la Vita" project in Colombia (CAI-authorized February 2023) in partnership with La Maloca, AVSI, Fondazione Monserrate, Nova, AMI, and CIAI, with additional activity cited in Bolivia and Bulgaria.

Istituto La Casa has no proprietary technology platform, mobile app, or API. Its economics are nonprofit-donation-driven: individual giving (postal c/c 13191200, IBAN disclosed), the Italian 5x1000 tax designation (fiscal code 06765920159), testamentary bequests, and corporate CSR partnerships fund operations, while most services are free and a small set of courses/workshops charge modest fees (€20–€360). Distribution is regional across Lombardy (Milan HQ and Imola satellite) with international reach limited to its cooperation projects. The organization is led by President Luigi Filippo Colombo, with Caterina Mallamaci as National Adoption Manager.

Name

Istituto La Casa

Legal name

ISTITUTO LA CASA ETS

Website

https://istitutolacasa.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1943

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Istituto La Casa is a Milan-based Italian nonprofit (ETS), founded in 1943, that provides family counseling, CAI-authorized international adoption services, learning-disorder support, elderly care, legal consultation, and international cooperation projects to families and vulnerable children across Italy and selected Latin American countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Family Social Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Educational Support Services (611710), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Child Welfare, Foster Care & Adoption Services (BPAGAEAE), Family & School System Navigation (Parent Engagement, Youth Services) (EDAAADAH), Family Coaching, Parent-Mediated & Home Visiting EI Services (EDACAFAJ)

Keywords

• Family counseling services
• International adoption support
• Nonprofit social services
• Learning disability support
• International cooperation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Milano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The organization sustains its operations through voluntary donations from individuals, families, and corporate supporters. Donations can be made via postal account (c/c postale n. 13191200) or bank transfer (IBAN: IT 17 Y 03069 09606 100000015537). Since becoming an ETS (Ente del Terzo Settore) in 2022, donations are tax-deductible for Italian taxpayers.
2. 5x1000 Tax Designation: Italian taxpayers can designate 0.5% of their income tax to the organization by providing the fiscal code (06765920159) in their tax returns. This is not an additional cost to donors but redirects a portion of existing tax liability to support the organization's social activities.
3. Testamentary Bequests: The organization accepts testamentary bequests from individuals who wish to support the mission beyond their lifetime. These bequests can be in the form of money or property and are used to continue the organization's mission.
4. Corporate Partnerships: Companies can support the organization through corporate social responsibility initiatives. The organization reaches out to businesses that align with family values to seek sponsorship and support for specific programs and activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Istituto La Casa is an Italian nonprofit (ETS) founded in 1943 in Milan that delivers professional family support services. Its core offerings include family counseling through the Consultorio Familiare, international adoption preparation and post-adoption support, support for children with Specific Learning Disorders (DSA), elderly and family support through L'Anello d'Oro, international cooperation projects (notably in Colombia), and educational courses and support groups for parents and educators. Services are delivered through a multidisciplinary team of psychologists, legal experts, social workers, and educators, primarily free of charge.

Product overview

Istituto La Casa is a social services organization (Ente del Terzo Settore ETS) offering a portfolio of family support services centered around its Consultorio Familiare (family counseling). The core offerings include: international adoption services (Servizio Adozioni Internazionali), international cooperation projects, the Anello d'Oro elderly support service, and a DSA service for learning disorders. These are complemented by educational courses and groups (Corsi e Gruppi), a quarterly publication (Rivista La Casa), free legal consultation (Sportello Legale), and school orientation services. The organization has operated since 1943, promoting family values and providing support to individuals and families in difficulty.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Consultorio Familiare (Family Counseling)
• Servizio Adozioni Internazionali (International Adoption Service)
• Cooperazione Internazionale (International Cooperation)
• L'Anello d'Oro (Golden Ring - Elderly Support)
• Servizio DSA (Learning Disability Service)
• Corsi e Gruppi (Courses and Groups)
• Sportello Legale (Free Legal Consultation)
• Orientamento Scolastico (School Orientation)
• Rivista La Casa (Quarterly Magazine)

Quantifiable outcome

• 140 people served in just 2 months through 15 programs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Hogar OnluscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2023Hogar Onlus is the association of adoptive families of Istituto La Casa. They collaborate on adoption support activities, international cooperation projects, and community events including the annual 'Festa d'Autunno' and 'Festa d'Estate'. Hogar organizes the lottery to support cooperation projects and participates in joint advocacy for adoption rights.
• La MalocamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2023Partner in the 'Una Mano per la Vita' international cooperation project in Colombia, focused on education, health, and child protection for 802 children and 580 adults.
• AVSImajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2023Partner in the 'Una Mano per la Vita' international cooperation project in Colombia, contributing to education, health, and child protection initiatives.
• Fondazione MonserratemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2023Partner in the Colombia cooperation project, supporting initiatives to prevent child abandonment and promote child welfare.
• NovamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2023Partner in the 'Una Mano per la Vita' Colombia project, contributing to child protection and family support programs.
• AMI (Associazione Maltrattanti Insieme)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2023Partner in the Colombia cooperation project focused on child protection and family support.
• CIAI (Centro Italiano Aiuti all'Infanzia)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2023Italian center for child welfare collaborating on the Colombia cooperation project to support vulnerable children and families.
• Commissione Adozioni Internazionali (CAI)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 December 2023Italian government commission overseeing international adoptions. Istituto La Casa is an authorized entity operating under CAI oversight. CAI authorized project 'Una Mano per la Vita' with deliberation n.37/2023/SG of February 13, 2023.
• Parrocchia San Luigi GonzagaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 November 2023Partnership for joint educational events for parents on topics such as bullying prevention and adolescent development. Conducts regular collaborative programs.
• Sede Alpini di Cinisello BalsamominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 November 2023Venue partner for the annual 'Festa d'Autunno' community event bringing together adoptive families, couples awaiting adoption, and supporters.
• Corporate supportersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCompanies that support the organization through corporate social responsibility programs, contributing to the sustainability of family support services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Caritas Italiana: The dominant Italian Catholic charitable organization providing family support, immigration services, and poverty relief nationwide. Comparable in faith-inspired family services and community-led GTM, but materially larger in scale and geographic reach.
• ActionAid Italia: Italian branch of an international NGO focused on poverty, women's rights, and child protection. Comparable as an Italian nonprofit combining family welfare services with international development and donor-driven fundraising.
• Telefono Azzurro: Italian foundation focused on child protection and prevention of child abuse, offering family support helplines and advocacy. Comparable in serving vulnerable children and families through community channels and donations.
• Comunità di Sant'Egidio: Italian Catholic lay community providing social services for the elderly, poor, and immigrants across Italy and internationally. Comparable in faith-inspired service delivery, community-led GTM, and elderly support programming akin to Anello d'Oro.

Direct peers

• Fondazione Monserrate: Italian foundation with international cooperation activities in Latin America, partnered with Istituto La Casa in Colombia. Directly comparable as a small-to-mid Italian NGO executing child welfare projects abroad.
• Fondazione Aiutare i Bambini: Italian nonprofit funding projects for children in poverty both in Italy and internationally, with a strong donation-based model. Comparable in mission focus on family/child welfare and reliance on individual giving and corporate partnerships.
• AVSI: Major Italian nonprofit operating international cooperation and education projects globally, partnered with Istituto La Casa on the Colombia initiative. Comparable in scale, mission focus on family and child welfare, and reliance on donations and institutional grants.
• Fondazione L'Albero della Vita: Italian nonprofit supporting vulnerable children and families through international cooperation and domestic programs. Comparable as an Italian family/children NGO combining adoption-adjacent services with international development projects.
• CIAI (Centro Italiano Aiuti all'Infanzia): Italian nonprofit dedicated to child welfare and international cooperation, active partner of Istituto La Casa in the Colombia project. Directly comparable as an Italian family/children NGO with international adoption and cooperation programs.

Emerging players

• AMI (Associazione Maltrattanti Insieme): Italian association addressing child abuse and family violence, partnered with Istituto La Casa on the Colombia project. Comparable as a specialized family-protection nonprofit with international cooperation reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/IstitutoLaCasa
• Facebookfacebook.com/istitutolacasa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/istituto-la-casa

Compliance2 records

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Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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