Destinazione Minori APS

What Destinazione Minori APS does

Destinazione Minori APS (Associazione di Promozione Sociale) ONLUS is an Italian nonprofit association founded on October 12, 2011, and headquartered at Via Ardea 19 in Rome. It operates as a community-led social services organization delivering multidisciplinary support to families, children, and young adults around adoption, foster care, relational difficulties, and youth autonomy. Service delivery is human-expert-based rather than technology-based, drawing on a team of approximately 18-20 named professionals and volunteers that includes medical doctors, psychologists, psychotherapists, lawyers specialized in family and child law, a biologist-nutritionist, a speech therapist, and BLSD first-aid instructors. Several team members, including President Silvia Chieco and team member Maria Scribano, have served as Honorary Judges at the Juvenile Court of Rome, providing the organization with rare legal-judicial expertise alongside clinical practice.

The organization runs an extensive portfolio of roughly 13 distinct programs and projects rather than a unified product, including the Centro di Accompagnamento all'Adozione e Affidamento Familiare, Centro Post-Adozione, Progetto 'La Voce dei Figli' (family support for separations and conflicts), DIMMI Centro per le Famiglie, Progetto AdvoCare for Care Leavers aged 15-26, Progetto Mamme e Bambini (prevention of postpartum depression), developmental disorder prevention screenings, BLSD first-aid courses, and the Rete FARO origin-search network it co-founded in February 2022. Reach is delivered through in-person services at the Rome headquarters and online/telephone support extending across Italy.

The revenue model is exclusively nonprofit: individual donations, free-will offerings at events, member fees (50 EUR/year for ordinary members, variable for supporting members), the Italian 5x1000 tax designation (fiscal code 97668500586), and project-specific grants such as the Fondo Fuocoammare awareness campaign. Distribution relies on word-of-mouth, volunteer networks, community events, Zoom-based webinars, organic social media (Facebook, Instagram), earned media coverage, and partnerships with peer organizations (CISMAI, Agevolando, CivicoZero, CTA Milano, Il Melo, Centro Comete Firenze Sud). The organization is officially registered in the RUNTS, the ONLUS registry, and the Lazio Regional Register of Associations.

Name

Destinazione Minori APS

Legal name

Destinazione Minori APS ONLUS

Website

https://destinazioneminori.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Destinazione Minori APS is a Rome-based Italian nonprofit association founded in 2011 that delivers multidisciplinary psychological, legal, and family support services to families pursuing adoption or foster care, families in relational conflict, and Care Leavers, operating through a volunteer-led professional team across in-person and nationwide online channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Family and Child Social Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (624110), Individual and Family Services (6241), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Parenting Education for Special Needs & Developmental Differences (EDACALAK), Special Needs Early Intervention & Preschool Programs (EDAKAAAE), Therapy-Integrated Childcare Support (coordination with OT/PT/SLP/ABA) (HSAAAIAM), Developmental Therapy / Early Childhood Special Instruction (EDACAFAG)

Keywords

• Family support services
• Adoption support programs
• Foster care services
• Child welfare counseling
• Psychological support families

Headquarters

HQ city

Rome

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 Charitable Contributions: The organization relies primarily on donations from individuals, free-will offerings during events, and support from donors who contribute to fund their activities and projects.
2. 5x1000 Tax Designation: Italian taxpayers can designate 5 per mille of their income tax to Destinazione Minori by providing their fiscal code 97668500586 on tax forms.
3. Membership Fees: Ordinary members pay 50 euros annually; supporting members contribute variable amounts at their discretion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Destinazione Minori APS is an Italian nonprofit association (Associazione di Promozione Sociale - ONLUS) that delivers a multidisciplinary suite of professional services for families, children, and vulnerable youth. Its core offerings span pre- and post-adoption/foster care accompaniment, family counseling during separations and conflicts, prevention of child developmental disorders, support groups, and an autonomy program for Care Leavers aged 15-26. Services are delivered free of charge or via voluntary donations by an in-house team of medical doctors, psychologists, psychotherapists, lawyers, and educators.

Product overview

Destinazione Minori APS is a social services organization offering a comprehensive suite of professional support services for families, minors, and young adults. Rather than a unified technology product with modules, the organization provides distinct service programs centered around adoption and foster care accompaniment (Centro di Accompagnamento, Centro Post-Adozione), family support (Progetto 'La Voce dei Figli', DIMMI Centro per le Famiglie), specialized interventions for vulnerable youth (Progetto AdvoCare for Care Leavers), and prevention programs (Prevenzione dei Disturbi dello Sviluppo, Progetto Mamme e Bambini). Additional offerings include support groups, educational events, and awareness campaigns. All services are delivered through a multidisciplinary team of psychologists, psychotherapists, and specialists, with activities conducted both in-person and via video conferencing platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Centro di Accompagnamento all'Adozione e Affidamento Familiare Expert center providing a multidisciplinary team of specialists in adoption and foster care for couples approaching adoption and families considering foster care, including information, training, and specialized accompaniment throughout the preparation journey.
• Centro Post-Adozione e Post-Affidamento Familiare Specialized center providing information, support, and personalized projects for adoptive and foster families to facilitate family relationships, minor's social integration, school and institution relations, and peer group relationships, with particular attention to the adolescent period.
• Progetto "La Voce dei Figli" - Sostegno Familiare Project supporting families in relational difficulties including separations, divorces, conflicts, and parenting doubts, centering on listening to children and preventing developmental problems in children and adolescents.
• DIMMI - Centro per le Famiglie Personalized listening space, orientation, and counseling center for single individuals, couples, and families on topics of adoption, foster care, relational and school difficulties, and conflicting separations.
• Progetto AdvoCare - Diritti all'Autonomia Project promoting social inclusion and autonomy for young Care Leavers, unaccompanied foreign minors, and vulnerable adolescents aged 15-26 through an integrated model combining training, career guidance, psychological support, and psychotherapy interventions.
• Progetto Mamme e Bambini Social project for prevention of postpartum depression, loneliness, and parenting/child development difficulties; aggregation, play, and information space for expectant mothers and parents.
• Prevenzione dei Disturbi dello Sviluppo Evolutivo Campaign for prevention of developmental disorders including individual meetings to identify language difficulties, stuttering, behavioral problems, hyperactivity, and learning disorders, conducted by developmental age specialists.
• Gruppi Famiglie - Gruppi di Genitori Adottivi e in Attesa Support and comparison groups for families waiting for adoption/foster care, led by the Destinazione Minori team, including theoretical-experiential groups divided by children's age groups.
• Intrecci per l'Accoglienza Series of evening events for deepening and comparison on adoption and foster care topics, conducted monthly on Thursday evenings via Zoom.
• Rete FARO - Figli Adottivi alla Ricerca delle Origini Network for adopted children searching for origins, co-founded by Destinazione Minori along with CTA Milano, Co.Me.Te Firenze Sud, and Associazione Il Melo, providing psychological counseling, legal and social consultation, and support for research of biological origins.
• Centro di Orientamento e Accompagnamento all'Adozione e all'Affidamento Familiare Expert dedicated center in which a multidisciplinary team of specialists in adoption and foster care provides information and guidance to families approaching adoption and foster care.
• Criteri e Metodologie d'Intervento per la Tutela nei Minorenni nelle Separazioni Gravemente Conflittuali Methodology and criteria for intervention in the protection of minors in severely conflicted separations, developed in collaboration with CISMAI.
• Corsi BLSD e Disostruzione Pediatrica First aid and pediatric choking relief courses conducted by ARES 118 certified instructors for families, nurseries, and schools.

Quantifiable outcome

• 150 families served through Centro Mamme e Bambini over three years
• +3 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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rete FARO (Figli Adottivi alla Ricerca delle Origini)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 February 2022Destinazione Minori co-founded the Rete FARO network together with CTA Milano, Associazione Il Melo (Torino), and Centro Comete Firenze Sud. The network supports adopted individuals in searching for their origins through psychological counseling, legal and social consultation, accompaniment in research, and support groups.
• CISMAI (Coordinamento Italiano Servizi contro Maltrattamento e Abuso all'Infanzia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2018CISMAI is an Italian coordination of services against child maltreatment and abuse. Destinazione Minori is a member of CISMAI since May 2018, collaborating on scientific documents and good practices for managing highly conflicted separations.
• Fondo FuocoammarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDestinazione Minori was selected by Fondo Fuocoammare to conduct a social awareness campaign on children's rights, foster care, and adoption. With these funds, they produced infographics, a promotional video, and the DuM educational board game.
• FB5 Team RomaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFB5 Team Roma is a partner for promotional and marketing activities.
• AgevolandocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgevolando is a national network for Care Leavers. Destinazione Minori collaborates with Agevolando providing psychological support and psychotherapy to approximately 20 young people, following about 6 years of collaboration started through a mutual acquaintance.
• CivicoZero OnluscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the AdvoCare project providing employment support services to Care Leavers, minor foreign unaccompanied minors, and vulnerable adolescents aged 15-26.
• CTA - Centro di Terapia dell'Adolescenza (Milano)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Rete FARO, founded February 22, 2022, focused on supporting adopted individuals searching for their origins.
• Associazione Il Melo (Torino)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Rete FARO, founded February 22, 2022, focused on supporting adopted individuals searching for their origins.
• Centro Comete Firenze SudcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Rete FARO, founded February 22, 2022, focused on supporting adopted individuals searching for their origins.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fondazione Progetto Arca: Italian nonprofit supporting families and individuals in difficulty through social assistance and welfare programs. Comparable as both are Italy-based nonprofits providing direct social services to vulnerable families and individuals.
• Fondazione L'Albero della Vita: Italian nonprofit supporting children and families in difficulty, including prevention of child abandonment and support for vulnerable families. Directly comparable to Destinazione Minori's family support, adoption accompaniment, and child welfare prevention services.
• Ai.Bi. - Associazione Amici dei Bambini: Italian nonprofit dedicated to international and national adoption, foster care, and family support. Directly comparable mission (adoption/foster care accompaniment) with similar multidisciplinary support services, though operating with greater geographic reach and program breadth.
• CIAI - Centro Italiano Aiuti all'Infanzia: Italian nonprofit focused on international adoption and child welfare support. Highly comparable to Destinazione Minori as it offers adoption preparation, family support, and post-adoption services through multidisciplinary teams, although it operates at a significantly larger national scale.
• SOS Villaggi dei Bambini Onlus Italia: Italian arm of SOS Children's Villages, providing alternative care for children without parental care. Comparable as both organizations serve vulnerable children and families through community-based support models in Italy.
• Agevolando: Italian national network supporting Care Leavers (young people leaving state care). Direct peer and active partner of Destinazione Minori; both organizations collaborate on psychological support and autonomy preparation for Care Leavers aged 15-26.

Broad incumbents

• CISMAI - Coordinamento Italiano Servizi contro Maltrattamento e Abuso all'Infanzia: Italian coordination body for services against child maltreatment and abuse, of which Destinazione Minori is a member. Comparable as both work on child protection, family support during conflicting separations, and policy advocacy in the same space.
• Terre des Hommes Italia: Italian branch of the international Terre des Hommes federation working on child rights and protection. Operates broadly across child welfare themes overlapping with Destinazione Minori's mission, but with much larger scale and a wider portfolio of international programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/silvia.chieco.92
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/destinazione-minori-aps

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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