Bagsværd Observationshjem

What Bagsværd Observationshjem does

Bagsværd Observationshjem is a Danish self-governing residential observation and treatment institution founded in 1962 (with building origins dating to circa 1900-1910) and located at Bagsværdvej 146 in Bagsværd, within the Capital Region of Denmark. The institution operates under the national non-profit association Landsforeningen LIVSVÆRK and delivers three integrated service lines: (i) 24-hour residential care (døgntilbud) for up to 8 children aged 0-8 years, including adoption support, foster family counselling, parent competence assessments, and supervised visits; (ii) family treatment (familiebehandling) accommodating up to 10 families with infants or toddlers in shared accommodation; and (iii) ambulatory observation and treatment delivered 24/7 in family homes or hospitals. Through LIVSVÆRK, the institution is also a VISO-approved supplier to the Danish Social Agency (Socialstyrelsen) with designated specialization in children and youth exposed to neglect.

The core operational technology is a social pedagogical treatment approach grounded in attachment theory and environmental therapeutic principles, supported by structured clinical methods including Circle of Security (COS-P), Newborn Behavioral Observations (NBO), Marschak Interaction Method (MIM), and structured family exercises (Familieøvelser). Service delivery relies on a multidisciplinary in-house team of psychologists, social workers, physiotherapists, family therapists, and health visitors providing 24/7 coverage with awake night staff between 23:00 and 07:00. The institution is overseen by Socialtilsyn Syd and the Danish Patient Safety Authority under Danish social care regulation, with active supervision reports dated 2022, 2024, and 2025.

The business model is fully government-funded: all placements are paid by Danish municipal child welfare authorities (forvaltninger) at published per-diem takster available via Tilbudsportalen, the Danish social services procurement portal. Referrals are sales-led, originating directly from social workers across all 98 Danish municipalities, with both acute emergency and planned placements supported. The institution explicitly does not serve private clients. Pricing is publicly disclosed annually, with 2026 rates published, and revenue streams consist of recurring municipal placement fees for residential and family treatment plus usage-based ambulatory service fees. Distribution is single-channel: municipal social services referrals handled through a designated social worker (Mette Uldall) for daytime visitation and a 24/7 phone line for after-hours placement.

Name

Bagsværd Observationshjem

Legal name

Bagsværd Observationshjem

Website

https://bagsvaerdobservationshjem.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bagsværd Observationshjem is a Danish LIVSVÆRK-affiliated residential observation and treatment institution providing 24-hour care for 8 children aged 0-8 years, family treatment for 10 families, and ambulatory services, funded entirely by Danish municipal child welfare referrals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Child Welfare and Observation Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

24-Hour / Extended-Hours Childcare Centers (EDACAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Down Syndrome & Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Childcare (HSAAAIAC), Overnight Special Needs & Medical-Needs Childcare (HSAAADAE)

Keywords

• Residential child care
• Family treatment services
• Social pediatric observation
• Child welfare residential
• Attachment-based therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Bagsværd

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal Placement Fees: Revenue is generated through government-funded placements by Danish municipalities. The institution receives per-diem rates (takster) from municipalities for child placements (0-8 years) and family treatment. Prices are published annually for 2026 and available on Tilbudsportalen.
2. Ambulatory Service Fees: Home-based treatment and observation services provided to families, with scope and duration agreed with municipal authorities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Bagsværd Observationshjem is a residential observation and treatment facility providing 24-hour care for children aged 0-8 years and structured family treatment programs. The institution offers three core services: 24/7 residential placement for 8 children with observation and assessment, family treatment accommodation for up to 10 families using evidence-based attachment methods (Circle of Security, NBO, MIM), and ambulant home-based observation and treatment services. All placements are funded and coordinated through Danish municipal child welfare authorities.

Product overview

Bagsværd Observationshjem is a residential and treatment facility for children and families, operating under the national association LIVSVÆRK. The organization offers three core integrated services: (1) Døgntilbud — 24-hour residential care for 8 children aged 0-8 years with observation, assessment, and treatment capabilities including adoption support and foster family counseling; (2) Familiebehandling — family treatment accommodating 10 families with infants/toddlers using methods including Circle of Security and NBO; and (3) Ambulante tilbud — ambulant observation and treatment services delivered in homes or hospitals. As a VISO-approved supplier, the institution also provides specialized counseling on child neglect cases at the national level. The services are coordinated through two departments: Børneafdelingen (Children's Department) and Familieafdelingen (Family Department).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Døgntilbud for børn 0-8 år (24-hour Residential Care)
• Familiebehandling (Family Treatment)

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Glostrup ObservationshjemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVISO consortium partner within LIVSVÆRK. Glostrup Observationshjem collaborates on the VISO national knowledge and special advisory service for municipalities, citizens, and social care providers on the most specialized and complicated cases in the social field.
• Bülowsvej for Børn og FamiliercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVISO consortium partner within LIVSVÆRK providing specialized advisory services through the national VISO organization.
• Børnecenter HvidborgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVISO consortium partner within LIVSVÆRK providing specialized advisory services through the national VISO organization.
• DøgncentretcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVISO consortium partner within LIVSVÆRK providing specialized advisory services through the national VISO organization.
• FABU (Socialfagligt Konsulenthus)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVISO consortium partner within LIVSVÆRK providing specialized advisory services through the national VISO organization.
• LIVSVÆRK (Landsforening)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerBagsværd Observationshjem is a member of the LIVSVÆRK national association with over 120 years of experience in social activities. LIVSVÆRK consists of independent institutions where headquarters supports organizational operations and activity development. LIVSVÆRK represents approximately 1000 professionals sharing daily life with approximately 800 children and young people across Denmark.
• Socialstyrelsen (VISO)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLIVSVÆRK is an approved VISO supplier under Socialstyrelsen with special expertise in 'Children and youth who have been exposed to neglect'. VISO is a national knowledge and special advisory organization providing guidance in the social sector and special education area.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Julemærkehjemmene: Well-known Danish foundation running residential wellbeing stays for children. Larger scale and broader remit, but covers overlapping population (children needing out-of-home support) and uses municipal/state referrals.

Direct peers

• Bülowsvej for Børn og Familier: Danish institution within the LIVSVÆRK VISO consortium, offering specialized social services for children and families. Comparable in VISO supplier status, municipal commissioning model, and therapeutic orientation.
• Døgncentret: Danish 24-hour residential center for children and youth, part of the LIVSVÆRK VISO consortium. Directly comparable in residential care model, municipal funding structure, and VISO certification.
• Børnecenter Hvidborg: Danish VISO consortium partner within LIVSVÆRK providing residential care and treatment for children and young people. Directly comparable in mission, regulatory standing, and target customer (Danish municipal social services).
• Glostrup Observationshjem: Direct Danish peer under LIVSVÆRK, also a VISO-certified observation home for young children. Established in 1966 following the Bagsværd model, providing near-identical services (24-hour care, family treatment, ambulatory) and sharing a VISO consortium partnership.
• FABU (Socialfagligt Konsulenthus): Danish social consultancy under LIVSVÆRK providing VISO advisory services to municipalities. Comparable in service modality (consulting/advisory), target customer (Danish municipalities), and VISO supplier status.
• Fonden Svæven og Grenen: Danish residential institution offering specialized care for vulnerable children and young people. Comparable in target population, municipal funding model, and small specialized footprint.

Others

• Socialstyrelsen (VISO): Danish National Board of Social Services, which administers the VISO framework under which Bagsværd is certified. Serves as the regulatory body and customer ecosystem for specialized social services rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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