Fédération nationale des Ecoles des parents et des éducateurs

What Fédération nationale des Ecoles des parents et des éducateurs does

The Fédération nationale des Écoles des parents et des éducateurs (Fnepe) is a French non-profit association (loi 1901) recognized as being of public utility, founded in 1970 and headquartered at 5 Impasse Bon Secours, 75011 Paris. It federates and coordinates a national network of local Écoles des parents et des éducateurs (EPE) branches and labels other associations engaged in parenting support actions, positioning itself as a major actor in French education, family, and parental support. The organization operates through a multidisciplinary professional network spanning parents, families, educators, and affiliated associations.

Fnepe's service portfolio is non-technological and centered on (i) the reference journal L'École des parents, distributed via subscription in print and digital formats; (ii) the free anonymous helpline 'Allo, parents en crise' (0805 382 300), funded as a public service; (iii) the federated 'Près de chez vous' network of local EPE branches delivering in-person parenting support and workshops; (iv) themed parent exchange groups; (v) annual Colloque Fnepe conferences and webinars; and (vi) informational 'Espaces ressources.' No proprietary technology platform, app, API, or AI system is in use; distribution runs through the federation website (ecoledesparents-federation.org), the boutique storefront, the helpline, and the local branch network.

The organization employs 29 staff and is governed by its members under French non-profit law, with no external investors or parent company. Revenue mechanics combine membership fees from individuals and associations, recurring journal subscriptions and single-copy sales, and public/partnership support underwriting the free helpline and program activity. Distribution and go-to-market are community-led via local EPE branches, the national hotline, the journal, and events. Strategic direction is governed by the multi-year 'Cap 2027' plan, with active engagement in national parentality policy through the Cnaf Comité national parentalité.

Name

Fédération nationale des Ecoles des parents et des éducateurs

Legal name

Fédération nationale des Écoles des parents et des éducateurs

Website

https://ecoledesparents.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Fédération nationale des Écoles des parents et des éducateurs (Fnepe) is a French non-profit association of public utility that federates a national network of local Parent and Educator Schools, providing parenting support through its reference journal, free helpline, discussion groups, and local branches serving parents, families, and professionals across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Parenting and Family Support Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Services (611), Educational Services (61), Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300), Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDACAIAB

In-Service Professional Development (Workshops/Institutes/Short Courses)

Education/Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Teacher Training & Professional Development

SECONDARYEDACAJAL

Family Engagement & Take-Home Learning Materials (Home Packs, Parent Guides)

Education/Early Childhood Education/ECE Curriculum, Assessment & Learning Materials

Keywords

• Parenting support services
• Family counseling services
• Parental education programs
• Family crisis helpline
• Parenting publications

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership subscriptions: The federation generates revenue through membership fees from individuals and associations that join the Fnepe network. Members receive access to resources, publications, and network benefits.
2. Journal and publication sales: Revenue from selling subscriptions and individual copies of La revue L'école des parents, the federation's reference journal covering parenting and education topics. Available in print and digital formats with various subscription tiers.
3. Hotline services (public service): The 'Allo, parents en crise' hotline (0805 382 300) operates as a free, anonymous service funded through public support and partnerships rather than direct customer charges.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Fédération nationale des Écoles des parents et des éducateurs (Fnepe) is a non-profit association (loi 1901) recognized as being of public utility. It federates and coordinates a network of local Écoles des parents et des éducateurs (EPE) and other associations carrying parenting support actions. Its offerings include a reference journal (L'école des parents), a free anonymous helpline (Allo, parents en crise), parent discussion groups, annual conferences, and resource spaces for parents, families, and professionals across France.

Product overview

Fédération nationale des Ecoles des parents et des éducateurs (Fnepe) is a non-profit association (loi 1901), recognized as being of public utility, that federates and coordinates local Écoles des parents et des éducateurs (EPE) and other associations. The organization provides parental support services rather than a traditional technology product. Its core offerings include: the 'L'école des parents' journal (a reference publication on parenting and education), the 'Allo, parents en crise' helpline service (0805 382 300), a federated network of local EPE branches offering face-to-face support, parent discussion groups, conferences, and resource spaces. The portfolio centers on educational, informational, and support services for parents, families, and professionals rather than software products or technology platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• L'école des parents: The organization's reference journal on parenting and education, published regularly

Products and services

• L'école des parents (revue)

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Cnaf (Caisse nationale des allocations familiales)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFnepe participates in the Comité national parentalité de la Cnaf, a national parenting committee coordinated by the National Family Allowances Fund. This partnership positions Fnepe as a key actor in national parentality policy development and implementation.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Mumsnet: UK-based digital community and content platform for parents offering forums, expert advice, and product reviews. Comparable to Fnepe as a parenting information and community destination, but differentiated by its digital-first, technology-enabled model.
• SOS Parents: Smaller French association providing direct parenting support, listening services, and group workshops. Comparable to Fnepe for its parent-support services and helpline-style engagement, though at a smaller scale and without the national federation footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Apprentis d'Auteuil: Large established French foundation serving vulnerable youth and families through education, parenting support, and social reintegration programs. A broader incumbent in the same family-education space with overlapping parental support offerings but a much larger portfolio.

Direct peers

• Union Nationale des Associations Familiales (UNAF): France's official national federation of family associations, recognized as representative of families vis-à-vis public authorities. UNAF is a direct peer because it operates the same federation model around family/parenting support with recognized institutional standing and Cnaf-coordinated policy engagement.
• Enfance & Partage: French non-profit focused on child protection and family support, operating a national helpline (Allo Enfance en Danger-adjacent services). Comparable to Fnepe for its family crisis support mission, helpline operations, and national child-protection advocacy.
• Familles de France: Federation of family associations in France providing parenting support, consumer advocacy, and educational resources. Directly comparable to Fnepe in mission, member-driven structure, and national federation footprint.
• AFPA - Associations Familiales Populaires: Network of popular family associations providing parenting education, family support, and training across France. Comparable to Fnepe because of overlapping federated structure, educator training programs, and family-facing services.

Regional players

• National PTA (USA): U.S. national federation of parent-teacher associations supporting parental engagement, child welfare, and family education. Comparable as a federated parenting organization with advocacy and member-driven services, but operating in a different geography.
• ParentKind (UK): UK federation supporting parent-teacher associations and parental engagement in education. Comparable to Fnepe as a national parenting federation with member association coordination, though operating in the UK market.

Others

• COFRADE (Conseil Français des Associations pour les Droits de l'Enfant): French umbrella council coordinating associations focused on children's rights and family welfare. Comparable to Fnepe as a federated actor in child/family advocacy with policy engagement, though with a rights-based rather than direct-service orientation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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