APS "Chiara e Francesco"

What APS "Chiara e Francesco" does

APS "Chiara e Francesco" is an Italian non-profit association (Associazione di Promozione Sociale) founded on 9 January 2003 in Pomezia, Lazio, in response to a child abuse incident, and operating under the Italian Third Sector Code (ETS). The organization delivers an integrated child protection portfolio across four service lines: residential care via Casa Famiglia "Terza Casa" (capacity 6 minors plus 2 emergency placements) in Torvaianica and Gruppo Appartamento "E se diventi Farfalla" (capacity 7 youth) in Ardea; psychological and psychodiagnostic services through the Psico-PTD (Polo Terapia e Diagnosi) center, which uses Oculus Quest 2 VR headsets for therapist-guided exposure therapy and is equipped with audio/video-recorded forensic listening rooms used jointly with Polizia di Stato and Arma dei Carabinieri; a suite of more than 14 prevention and training programs for schools and educators covering bullying, cyberbullying, grooming, online safety, and children's rights; and social inclusion initiatives including a community apartment for care leavers and the Open Space "Sala Gatti" 49-seat theater in Torvaianica.

All services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries. The association is funded through individual and corporate donations, the Italian 5x1000 tax designation (codice fiscale 97287660589), testamentary bequests, and project grants from European programs (Erasmus+ Key Action 2), the Otto per Mille della Chiesa Valdese (Tavola Valdese), and Regione Lazio. It is ISO 9001:2015 certified and holds district-level accreditation (Determinazioni dirigenziali n. 1199 and 1201, 1 October 2020) for its residential facilities in the RM 6.4 district register.

The organization has reported 90+ minors welcomed since 2003, 12 definitive sentences for sexual abuse obtained, 22+6 convictions related to child sexual abuse material and abuse, 14 accompaniments to report abuse, 16 open proceedings in the Public Prosecutor's Offices of Rome and Velletri, and 82 Red Code ("Codici Rossi") cases managed at the Psico-PTD listening rooms during the 2025–2026 biennium. Governance is led by President Fabrizio Cicchini and Vice President/Fundraiser Alessandro Orsini, with a multidisciplinary team of 12 including an ISO Lead Auditor/GDPR officer, psychotherapist, social worker, and facility managers. Geographic operations are confined to the Lazio region, with international collaboration limited to Erasmus+ consortium partnerships in Denmark, Belgium, and Portugal.

Name

APS "Chiara e Francesco"

Legal name

Chiara e Francesco APS – Associazione di Promozione Sociale

Website

https://chiaraefrancesco.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

APS "Chiara e Francesco" is an Italian nonprofit founded in 2003 in Pomezia, Lazio, providing free residential child protection, psychological therapy (including VR-assisted), prevention training, and social inclusion services to vulnerable minors, families, educators, and law enforcement across the Lazio region, funded via donations, 5x1000 tax designations, and EU/foundation grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Protection Social Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGABAG

Child Protection & Child Rights

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/International Development & Poverty Alleviation

SECONDARYHLAFACAL

Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

SECONDARYEDAJAIAD

Safeguarding, Child Protection & Reporting Services

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Student Health, Safety & Wellbeing Services (Counseling, Mental Health, SEL, Safeguarding)

SECONDARYEDAKAMAD

School-Based Mental Health Therapy (Licensed Clinicians)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Mental Health Supports (School-Based)

SECONDARYEDAKAMAN

Mental Health Screening, Assessment & Referral Coordination (School-Based)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Mental Health Supports (School-Based)

Keywords

• Child protection services
• Residential foster care
• Psychological therapy support
• Abuse prevention training
• Social inclusion programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Pomezia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Philanthropic Support: The association operates as a non-profit (APS - Associazione di Promozione Sociale) funded primarily through charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and private foundations. Support methods include bank transfers, postal payments, PayPal, and in-person cash donations at the operational headquarters.
2. 5x1000 Tax Designation: Italian taxpayers can designate 0.5% of their income tax (5x1000) to the association by providing their tax code (97287660589) on their tax return. This represents a significant funding mechanism for Italian non-profits.
3. EU and Foundation Grants: Project-based funding from European programs (Erasmus+ Key Action 2), Otto per Mille della Chiesa Valdese (Waldensian Church), and regional government (Regione Lazio). These grants support specific programs including child protection projects, social inclusion initiatives, and Open Space development.
4. Testamentary Bequests (Lasciti Solidali): The association accepts testamentary bequests under Italian law, offering three types of wills (olografo, pubblico, segreto) for donors wishing to include the association in their estate planning.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Chiara e Francesco APS is an Italian nonprofit association (APS) providing free-of-charge child protection and family support services, including residential foster care for up to 15 minors across two district-accredited facilities, psychological therapy and psychodiagnostics at the Psico-PTD center (with VR-assisted therapy), school- and community-based prevention and training on bullying, cyberbullying, online safety, and abuse recognition, social inclusion support for youth aging out of care, and forensic listening-room collaboration with Italian law enforcement (Polizia di Stato and Carabinieri) on child abuse investigations and Red Code cases.

Product overview

APS Chiara e Francesco is a non-profit social promotion association founded in 2003 that provides services to protect children and vulnerable individuals from violence, abuse, and maltreatment. The organization operates a portfolio of interconnected services: (1) Residential foster care through Casa Famiglia "Terza Casa" (6 minors + 2 emergency) and Gruppo Appartamento "E se diventi Farfalla" (7 youth), (2) Psico-PTD – Polo Terapia e Diagnosi providing psychological support, psychotherapy, psychodiagnostics, and VR-based therapy using Oculus Quest 2, (3) Open Space "Sala Gatti" multipurpose cultural facility, (4) Social inclusion programs, and (5) A comprehensive suite of 14+ prevention and training programs including TPB bullying assessment, digital safety programs (Internet 360°, TE.cnologia), children's rights education, controlled-risk activities (ARC methodology), vela therapy, Erasmus+ projects, and specialized training for adults on abuse recognition, cyberbullying, and grooming. The organization collaborates with law enforcement (Polizia di Stato, Carabinieri) for protected listening sessions and legal proceedings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Casa Famiglia "Terza Casa" District-accredited residential foster care facility in Torvaianica (Pomezia) accommodating up to 6 minors (plus 2 for emergency placements) who have experienced abuse, neglect, or family distress, accredited in the Registro distrettuale delle strutture a ciclo residenziale e semi residenziale del Distretto RM 6.4 (Determinazione dirigenziale n. 1199 del 01/10/2020). Services include 24/7 care, education support, and psychological assistance.
• Gruppo Appartamento "E se diventi Farfalla" Semi-independent living facility in Ardea for 7 young people, including those aging out of care up to age 21, accredited with Determinazione dirigenziale n. 1201 del 01/10/2020. Provides accompaniment and support for youth transitioning from foster care toward independence and emancipation.
• Psico-PTD – Polo Terapia e Diagnosi Infanzia Adolescenza Famiglia Psychology and psychotherapy center providing psychological support, psychotherapy, psychodiagnostics, therapy, group activities, protected listening sessions, and video/audio recording for law enforcement collaboration with minors. Includes VR-based therapy using Oculus Quest 2 for treating phobias and psychological trauma. The first consultation is free, and services are available to both association beneficiaries and members of the local community.
• Open Space "Sala Gatti" Teatro Multipurpose cultural and educational community space created in Torvaianica through the Open Space for Open Minds project, featuring a 49-seat theater, training facilities, study areas, and workshops for creative activities, exhibitions, and community events. Used for theatrical performances, training sessions, prevention workshops, exhibitions, film screenings, and study spaces.
• Progetti di Inclusione Sociale Social inclusion program providing a dedicated apartment for young people who exit the foster care system at age 18 or 21, offering continued support and accompaniment toward complete autonomy, including the Gruppo Appartamento service and integration into education, work, and independent living.
• TPB – Test Prevenzione Bullismo Standardized bullying prevention test measuring psychosocial maladjustment levels in children, adolescents, and young adults aged 9-18, evaluating individuals and classroom emotional climate, with indicators for cyberbullying and contextual interaction across family and school settings. Delivered to schools as part of prevention programming.
• TE.cnologia. Capire, Proteggere, Accompagnare Questionnaire-based training program for students aged 9-18 assessing technology usage patterns and online dangers, providing protection tools covering grooming, password security, fake profiles, and identification of trusted adults. Delivered in schools as a prevention and digital literacy offering.
• Towards [V]irtual & [R]eal Psico-PTD Project enhancing Psico-PTD services using Virtual Reality technology (Oculus Quest 2) for psychological support, psychotherapy, couple/family therapy, remote sessions, and group interventions for minors, delivering immersive VR-based therapeutic experiences for trauma and phobia treatment.
• Internet 360° Comprehensive digital literacy program using VR, role-playing, and group activities for pre-adolescents (11-13), adolescents (14-17), parents, educators, and caregivers covering safe internet use, dysfunctional online relationships, grooming, and cyberbullying prevention.
• Progetto Barca – Vela e Velaterapia Sailing project in collaboration with Lega Navale Italiana – Sezione di Pomezia/Torvaianica providing sailing courses and velatherapy for foster youth, including the restoration of a 1952 Caravelle sailboat for social utility activities.
• Indicatori dell'Abuso e del Maltrattamento Training program for adults (teachers, educators, law enforcement, social workers) providing technical content on recognizing warning signs and symptoms of abuse, including physical, behavioral, and emotional indicators across different forms of maltreatment. Delivered to professional audiences in the community and in schools.
• Bullismo e Cyberbullismo: Il modo di agire dei deboli… che non sanno di esserlo Two-session training program for adults (educators, parents, school staff) covering bullying history, cyberbullying definitions and laws, real experience videos, and practical workshops using multimedia communication to recognize and address bullying behaviors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90 minors welcomed and supported since 2003
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Polizia di StatocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Polizia di Stato for child abuse investigations, utilizing the association's specially equipped listening rooms with audio/video recording capabilities for forensic interviews with minors.
• Arma dei Carabinieri (Pomezia, Ardea, Anzio, and ROS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration with Arma dei Carabinieri at multiple levels (local stations in Pomezia, Ardea, Anzio, and the Special Operations Division - ROS at the General Command) for child protection investigations and Red Code case management.
• Lega Navale Italiana – Sezione di Pomezia/TorvaianicacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the 'Progetto Barca' (Boat Project) providing sailing activities and velotherapy for children and young people in care. The Lega Navale provided a Caravelle sailboat (1952) for social utility activities, with the association undertaking restoration work.
• Erasmus+ Partners: Ass. 'UngSyd' (Denmark), Ass. 'DHI' (Denmark), Ass. 'MIEC' (Belgium), Agrupamento de Escolas do Barreiro (Portugal), Escola Secundaria de Palmela (Portugal)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership for the 'Escola da Floresta' Erasmus+ project (Key Action 2) aimed at combating school dropout and promoting social inclusion. The project combines outdoor education, nature activities, and emotional development for students in Italy, Portugal, and Denmark.
• A.T.S. 'Spazio vivo' (Temporary Association of Enterprises)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTemporary association between Chiara e Francesco APS and Lega Navale Italiana – Sezione di Pomezia for the 'Open Space for Open Minds' project, creating a multipurpose community space for social inclusion, prevention activities, and cultural events in Torvaianica.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Centro Italiano per i Diritti all'Infanzia e all'Adolescenza (CIDIA): Italian child rights and advocacy organization focused on promoting UN CRC implementation. Partially overlapping in prevention education and child protection advocacy, but more focused on policy and rights than direct residential services.

Direct peers

• Fondazione Casa dell'Accoglienza Onlus: Italian non-profit providing residential community-style care (case famiglia) for minors in difficulty. Directly comparable operating model of small-scale residential foster care accredited by Italian municipalities.
• Peter Pan Onlus: Italian non-profit supporting children and families facing serious pediatric illness with residential accommodation and psychosocial services. Comparable non-profit service-delivery model with donations, volunteers, and family support programs.
• Fondazione Francesca Rava N.P.H. Italia Onlus: Italian non-profit supporting children's welfare, including residential homes, child protection, and disaster response. Comparable in operating case famiglia facilities and providing psychological and educational support to vulnerable children.
• SOS Villaggi dei Bambini Italia Onlus: Italian arm of SOS Children's Villages, operating residential foster care programs for vulnerable children nationwide. Directly comparable residential care model for minors removed from family situations, with similar reliance on donations and a non-profit funding structure.

Others

• Fondazione SOS Infanzia Onlus: Italian philanthropy foundation supporting children's welfare projects and child protection initiatives. Comparable mission but acts as a grant-making foundation rather than direct service provider, making it a potential peer/funding counterpart.

Broad incumbents

• Save the Children Italia: Major Italian child rights NGO providing national-level advocacy, child protection, and education programs. Larger and broader scope than Chiara e Francesco, but operates overlapping services in child safeguarding, abuse prevention, and school-based education.
• Terre des Hommes Italia: Italian branch of the international Terre des Hommes federation focused on child protection, child rights, and anti-trafficking. Comparable in providing residential support, prevention, and advocacy services for vulnerable children across Italy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@associazionechiaraefrances5756
• Facebookfacebook.com/chiaraefrancescoaps
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/associazione-chiara-e-francesco

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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