Návrat

What Návrat does

Návrat o.z. is a Slovak nonprofit civil association (občianske združenie) founded in 1993 to advocate for and operationalize the principle that 'a child's only home is a family' — either biological or substitute. The organization supports children without parental care through four program verticals: substitute family care (foster and adoption preparation, ongoing support for substitute families, professional parent training, and family clubs), at-risk family assistance (crisis intervention, social diagnostics, and counseling to prevent child removal), general parenting support, and systemic advocacy for family-based care solutions.

The service portfolio is delivered through six regional centers across Slovakia (Bratislava, Žilina, Banská Bystrica, Prešov, Trnava, and Trenčín-Soblahov), staffed by more than 25 professionals including social workers, special educators, and psychologists. The technology stack is service-delivery oriented rather than product-platform oriented: a main website (navrat.sk) plus seven specialized thematic sub-domains (skola.navrat.sk, vztahovavazba.navrat.sk, mastovsebe.navrat.sk, rodicvpohode.navrat.sk, rozpravka.navrat.sk, adopcia.sk) host digital publications and resources, supported by Facebook, YouTube, newsletter, and event-based marketing. Proprietary methodologies — most notably therapeutic fairy tales (Terapeutické rozprávky), Touch Therapy (Terapia dotykom) instructor training, and a social diagnostics methodology grounded in attachment theory — represent the organization's main domain intangible assets.

The revenue model is a multi-stream nonprofit funding base. Individual donations flow via structured monthly tiers of €15/€30/€50/€80 plus one-time gifts, complemented by the Slovak 2% income tax designation program. Corporate and foundation partners (Nadácia Orange, BENU Lekáreň, Nadácia SLSP, Nadácia EPH, Nadácia Pontis, Volkswagen Slovakia, NN, IKEA Bratislava) provide project and operational support. Project-based financing is drawn from European Social Fund / European Regional Development Fund (Operational Programme Human Resources) and past Norwegian and Swiss Financial Mechanisms. Fee-based professional training — including ASTRA DDP 2026/27 and touch therapy instructor training — adds a smaller paid-program revenue layer on top of primarily free direct services to families.

Name

Návrat

Legal name

Návrat, o.z.

Website

https://navrat.sk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Návrat o.z. is a Slovak nonprofit founded in 1993 that supports children without parental care through foster and adoption preparation, at-risk family counseling, substitute family support, and therapeutic services, operating from six regional centers staffed by 25+ specialists across Slovakia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Welfare Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Individual and Family Services (6241), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Shelter, Camp Management & Non-Food Items (NFI) (BPAGAAAC)

Keywords

• Foster care services
• Adoption preparation
• Family counseling
• Child welfare support
• Social work training

Headquarters

HQ city

Bratislava

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Regular monthly donations (15€, 30€, 50€, 80€ options) and one-time financial gifts from individual supporters. Provides donors with accounting confirmation for tax purposes.
2. 2% Tax Designation: Slovak tax designation program allowing taxpayers to direct 2% of their income tax to the organization.
3. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate partner program including financial support, employee engagement, and cause marketing opportunities for businesses.
4. European Structural Fund Projects: Projects financed by European Social Fund and European Regional Development Fund through Operational Programme Human Resources, including 'Posilnenie rodiny zdrojmi komunity' and 'Spolu pre deti'.
5. Norwegian and Swiss Financial Mechanisms: Previous financing from Norwegian Financial Mechanism and Swiss Financial Mechanism Block Grant for Social Area for projects like 'Návrat k stabilite rodín' and 'Partnerstvo rodiča a odborníka'.
6. Professional Services: Fees for specialized training, workshops, and educational programs including ASTRA DDP training, touch therapy training, and professional parent training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Návrat, o.z. is a nonprofit organization that provides professional social services for children and families in Slovakia, including foster and adoption preparation programs, ongoing support for substitute (foster and adoptive) families, crisis intervention for at-risk families, therapy services such as touch therapy and therapeutic storytelling, and accredited training programs for social workers. Services are delivered free of charge to families through six regional centers staffed by social workers, special educators, and psychologists.

Product overview

Návrat o.z. is a non-profit organization (established 1993) providing comprehensive social services, educational programs, and family support. Rather than a traditional technology product, the organization offers a portfolio of specialized programs including therapeutic fairy tales (rozpravka.navrat.sk), parenting support (rodicvpohode.navrat.sk), and community awareness campaigns (mastovsebe.navrat.sk). Core services include foster/adoption preparation, ongoing support for substitute families, crisis intervention for at-risk families, and professional training programs. The organization operates 6 regional centers across Slovakia staffed by over 25 professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Keď ide o život: Project focused on how adults can help children, including topics about foster parenting and community support for children.
• Pomôžme si rozprávkou
• Rodič v pohode

Products and services

• Foster and Adoption Preparation (Príprava na náhradné rodičovstvo) Preparation programs for prospective foster and adoptive parents, including training, counseling, and assessment services for families considering substitute parenthood in Slovakia.
• Foster Family Support (Podpora náhradných rodín)
• Substitute Family Clubs (Kluby náhradných rodín)
• Professional Parent Training (Tréning pre profesionálnych rodičov)
• At-Risk Family Assistance (Pomoc rodinám v ohrození)
• Therapy Services (Terapie)
• Children and Youth Services (Deti a mladí)
• Professional Education and Training (Vzdelávanie a výcviky)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 30 years of continuous operation advocating for family-based care since 1993
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• Nadácia Orange (Orange Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Long-term strategic partner supporting multiple multi-year projects including the trilogy 'Detstvo potrebuje rozprávku, hru a smiech' (Childhood needs fairy tale, play, and laughter). Major funding for publications, events, and organizational programs.
• BENU Lekáreň (BENU Pharmacy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner celebrating 10 years of collaboration in 2025. Support for organizational activities and family assistance programs.
• Nadácia SLSP (Slovenská sporiteľňa Foundation)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation partner providing financial support for organizational programs and activities.
• Nadácia EPH (EPH Foundation)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation partner supporting organizational activities and programs.
• Nadácia Pontis (Pontis Foundation)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor Slovak foundation supporting non-profit organizations in Slovakia.
• Nadácia Volkswagen SlovakiamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate foundation partner of Volkswagen Slovakia supporting social programs.
• NN Group / Nadácia NN ľuďommajorGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance company foundation supporting social responsibility initiatives.
• IKEA BratislavamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner providing in-kind support for organizational activities.
• Ústredie práce, sociálnych vecí a rodiny (Central Labor Office, Social Affairs and Family)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner commissioning social diagnostics training for hundreds of social workers across Slovakia. Key implementing partner for national deinstitutionalization projects.
• Implementačná agentúra MPSVR SR (IA MPSVR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment implementing agency managing European Social Fund and European Regional Development Fund financing for organizational projects.
• Erasmus+majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU program supporting educational and youth projects.
• Rozum a cit (Reason and Heart, Czech Republic)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCzech organization partner providing expertise and methodology sharing in family support work.
• SNRP (Siet náhradných rodín na Slovensku)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSlovak network of substitute families, organizational partner in advocacy and family support.
• ANR (Aliancia náhradných rodín)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance of substitute families in Slovakia, advocacy partner.
• Únia materských centier (Union of Mother Centers)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for parenting support programs and community events across Slovakia.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCrWaVYHqv-gAEXj2q7hOhXw
• Facebookfacebook.com/navrat.sk

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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