Chr. IX Børnehjem

What Chr. IX Børnehjem does

Chr. IX Børnehjem is a Danish self-governing non-profit child welfare institution founded in 1897, currently operating as the residential placement (Døgnophold) arm of Døgncentret under the parent organization Landsforeningen Livsværk. Headquartered in Aarhus N, Denmark, with 19 employees (CVR 34547629), the organization provides 24-hour residential care, family intervention services (Bethesda), and short-term support placements (Satellitten) for vulnerable children aged 0–17, as well as outreach services to vulnerable expectant mothers and foster families. The core service portfolio includes Chr. IX Børnehjem residential care at 3,595 kr/day, Bethesda family interventions at 2,675 kr/day, and Satellitten support stays at 2,610 kr/day, financed through per-diem contracts with Danish municipalities (kommuner).

The organization's clinical methodology is built on mentalization-based treatment, neuroaffective pedagogy, and Neuroaffective Analysis (NAA), delivered within a systemic family therapy framework that includes infant therapy and parent competence, attachment, and child examinations. Its business model combines per-diem public-sector reimbursement from Danish kommuner for residential placements with consulting revenue as an approved VISO (National Knowledge and Special Advice Organization) supplier under Socialstyrelsen, psychological assessment fees, and ancillary income from the Kongslejren facility rental. The institution is accredited by Socialtilsynet (most recent inspection report June 2025), the Danish oversight body that gates municipal placement contracts, and operates within a regulatory framework that requires continuous quality reporting and re-approval. The customer base is concentrated in Danish municipalities, with placements initiated through social services departments on a case-by-case basis.

Name

Chr. IX Børnehjem

Legal name

Døgncentret

Website

https://doegncentret.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1897

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Chr. IX Børnehjem is a Danish self-governing non-profit child welfare institution founded in 1897, operating within Døgncentret under Landsforeningen Livsværk to deliver 24-hour residential care, family interventions, and psychological assessments for vulnerable children aged 0–17, funded primarily through per-diem contracts with Danish municipalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Child Care Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Down Syndrome & Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Childcare (HSAAAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Safeguarding) (BPADAHAF), Family & Community Support Services (Case Management, Referrals) (EDAJAIAK)

Keywords

• Residential child care
• Youth welfare services
• Psychological assessments
• Family intervention services
• Social pedagogical support

Headquarters

HQ city

Aarhus N

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Care Services (Døgnophold): Daily rate services for residential care of children and young people. Prices vary by department: Bethesda at 2,675 kr./day, Chr. IX Børnehjem at 3,595 kr./day, and Satellitten at 2,610 kr./day. Revenue is generated through contracts with Danish municipalities who refer children and families to the services.
2. Consulting and Professional Services: Supervision, courses, lectures, and treatment services offered to professionals in the child and family field. These are provided as separate billable services to municipalities and other organizations.
3. Psychological Assessments: Psychological examination services including parent competence assessments, attachment assessments, child psychological assessments, and other specialized evaluations. Conducted by authorized psychologists.
4. Kongslejren Rental: Vacation colony and course facility rental to private individuals and companies. Located in Mols Bjerge area, rented out for courses, seminars, and private events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Chr. IX Børnehjem provides residential placement, 24-hour care, observation, and systematic assessment services for children and youth aged 0-17 years referred by Danish municipalities. The organization also conducts psychological examinations of children and parents and rents out the Kongslejren vacation colony facility in the Mols Bjerge area. Services are delivered through a methodology grounded in neuroaffective pedagogy, mentalization-based approaches, and time- and goal-focused care processes.

Product overview

Chr. IX Børnehjem is part of Døgncentret, a self-governing institution affiliated with Foreningen Livsværk. The organization operates a multi-department structure comprising Bethesda Familieindsatser (family interventions), Chr. IX Børnehjem (residential child care), and Satellitten Støtteophold (supportive accommodation), along with Kongslejren (holiday facility), a psychological examinations department, and Konsulentbistand & VISO (consultancy services). Chr. IX Børnehjem specifically provides residential placement, observation, and assessment services for children and youth aged 0-17 years, with offerings including acute or planned placement, concurrent observation/assessment, psychological examinations of children and parents, and 24-hour care. The facility collaborates with municipalities throughout Denmark and is approved as a VISO provider specializing in children and young people in vulnerable positions. Pricing for Chr. IX Børnehjem is 3,595 kr. per night for 24-hour stays.

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Products and services

• Chr. IX Børnehjem - Residential Placement (Anbringelse) Residential placement and 24-hour care for children and youth aged 0-17 years requiring social pedagogical support, including both acute and planned placements with concurrent observation and assessment of the child's situation. Priced at 3,595 kr./day. Purchased by Danish municipalities.
• Child Assessment (Udredning af børn) Psychological examination of children and youth including cognitive and personality testing, observation of interactions, conversations with the child, mentalization assessment, and reviews of case files.
• Parental Competence Assessment (Forældrekompetenceundersøgelse) Psychological assessment of children and parents to examine the child's needs and parental competencies in meeting those needs, conducted by authorized psychologists following Social Ministry guidelines. Includes prognosis evaluation for cases involving adoption without consent.
• Attachment Assessment (Tilknytningsundersøgelse) Comprehensive psychological assessment of a child's attachment to placement, biological parents, and extended network, conducted as part of child welfare investigations. Follows Social Ministry guidelines for permanent placement or adoption decisions.
• Psychological Examination of Children and Youth (Psykologisk undersøgelse af børn og unge) Clinical examination of child's developmental level and needs including contact, emotional, social, relational, cognitive, linguistic, and motor functioning assessment.
• Kongslejren Vacation Colony and Course Facility Rental Vacation colony and course facility for rental to companies, organizations, and private individuals for courses, seminars, and private events. Located in Mols Bjerge area, Knebel, Denmark. Priced at 3,563 kr./night high season, 3,032 kr./night low season.

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Læs for livetminorOthersLong-standing partnership with the association 'Læs for livet' (Read for Life) which donates books to the organization's library. This partnership supports children's literacy and learning development at both Chr. IX Børnehjem and Satellitten.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• De Anbragtes Vilkår: De Anbragtes Vilkår is a Danish organization led by adults with lived experience of out-of-home placement, focused on advocacy and policy input for children in care. It is ecosystem-adjacent to Chr. IX Børnehjem (and even contributes to its theme events), but does not provide residential services itself, making it a network partner rather than a direct competitor.
• KFUM & KFUK i Danmark: KFUM & KFUK i Danmark is the Danish national YMCA/YWCA umbrella organization under which KFUM's Sociale Arbejde operates. It is ecosystem-relevant to Chr. IX Børnehjem as part of the broader Danish social services non-profit landscape and shares the historical, values-based operating context (Landsforeningen Livsværk provides similar affiliation for Chr. IX).

Direct peers

• Janus (Denmark): Janus is a major Danish non-profit providing residential social services, treatment, and supported housing for vulnerable children, young people, and adults. It is directly comparable to Chr. IX Børnehjem in serving municipal-commissioned placements with specialized pedagogical and therapeutic methods, and operates at a similar B2G model with Danish kommuner as primary customers.
• SOS Children's Villages Denmark: SOS Children's Villages Denmark operates family-like residential care for children who cannot live with their own families, with national coverage and municipal commissioning. It is directly comparable to Chr. IX Børnehjem in providing long-term and short-term residential placements for vulnerable children across Denmark.
• KFUM's Sociale Arbejde: KFUM's Sociale Arbejde is the Danish YMCA's social services division, operating residential institutions and support services for children, young people, and families in vulnerable positions. It shares Chr. IX Børnehjem's model of municipal-contracted residential child care, daily-rate billing, and integration under a national non-profit umbrella.

Broad incumbents

• Dansk Flygtningehjælp (Danish Refugee Council): Dansk Flygtningehjælp is Denmark's largest humanitarian and social services organization, with programs including child welfare, family reunification, and protection services. It intersects with Chr. IX Børnehjem in B2G social services delivery and vulnerable-population support, but at much larger scale and broader mandate.
• Red Barnet (Save the Children Denmark): Red Barnet is Denmark's largest child rights organization, operating a broader portfolio of child welfare programs, advocacy, and family support services. While it overlaps thematically with Chr. IX Børnehjem's vulnerable-children focus, its scale, advocacy orientation, and program breadth make it a broader incumbent rather than a direct residential care competitor.
• Børns Vilkår: Børns Vilkår is a national Danish organization advocating for children and young people in vulnerable positions, including operation of a national hotline and counseling services. It is thematically aligned with Chr. IX Børnehjem's child welfare mission but operates more in advisory and advocacy roles than residential placement.
• Barnfonden (Child Fund Denmark): Barnfonden is a Danish child-focused NGO supporting vulnerable children through international development and domestic programs. It is adjacent to Chr. IX Børnehjem's vulnerable-children focus but is more programmatic and advocacy-oriented rather than operating residential child care facilities directly.

Emerging players

• Børn, Unge & Sorg: Børn, Unge & Sorg is a Danish specialized support organization for children and young people dealing with grief and serious illness. While narrower in scope than Chr. IX Børnehjem, it serves overlapping municipal-commissioned vulnerable-children segments with therapeutic methodologies, and is relevant as an emerging specialist peer in the Danish B2G child welfare market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

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