Centro de la Familia

What Centro de la Familia does

Centro de la Familia (formally Fundación Canaria Centro de Atención a la Familia de Tenerife) is a non-profit foundation established in 1983 and headquartered in El Sobradillo, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, in Spain's Canary Islands. The organization is recognized as a public utility entity and delivers psychosocial intervention services to families, children, and vulnerable populations across the Canary Islands archipelago. Its core service portfolio includes the INFACAM program (psychosocial intervention), AUCHON (specialized intervention), Punto de Encuentro (family contact/visitation center), Programa de Familia (family support program), and a Voluntariado (volunteer) program. Over its 40+ year history, the foundation claims to have served more than 100,000 families and over 1 million individuals.

The organization operates with approximately 47 employees including social workers, psychologists, and family mediators. Its technology stack is not publicly disclosed but is consistent with standard non-profit case management — no proprietary technology platform or AI capabilities are evidenced. Service delivery is human-intensive, relying on in-person counseling, mediation sessions, family visitation supervision, and community-based intervention programs. Recent activities include hosting the VIII Simposio de Guarda y Custodia (June 2025), launching the II Jornada de Mayores (October 2024), and expanding multi-island service delivery.

The business model is that of a subsidized non-profit. Centro de la Familia does not generate commercial revenue from service fees; instead, its operating budget is assembled from government subsidies (Gobierno de Canarias regional government, Cabildo Insular de Tenerife island government, and municipal governments), public utility grants, and corporate foundation sponsorships (notably Fundación Disa and Fundación Loro Parque). End beneficiaries receive services either free of charge or at subsidized rates under public social welfare contracts. The organization supplements its funding through volunteer engagement and by positioning itself as a thought leader in family custody, mediation, and psychosocial intervention through academic-style symposia.

Name

Centro de la Familia

Legal name

Fundación Canaria Centro de Atención a la Familia de Tenerife

Website

https://familiascanarias.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Centro de la Familia is a Canary Islands non-profit foundation, founded in 1983, delivering psychosocial intervention services — including family counseling, custody mediation, and child protection — to vulnerable families and children across Tenerife, Fuerteventura, and La Gomera, funded primarily by regional government subsidies.

Ownership category

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Product category

Family and Community Social Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Independent Living with Supportive Services (Light ADL/IADL Support) (HLADAAAE)

Keywords

• Family support services
• Psychosocial counseling
• Family mediation programs
• Child protection services
• Community social work

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Cruz de Tenerife

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Subsidies and Grants: Primary funding comes from government entities including the Gobierno de Canarias (various departments: Derechos Sociales, Igualdad, Diversidad y Juventud; Protección a la Infancia y Familia; Mayores y Participación Activa), the Cabildo Insular de Tenerife, and municipal governments (Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Candelaria, El Rosario, Puerto del Rosario). These subsidies fund specific programs such as AUCHON, Voluntariado, INFACAM, and family support services.
2. Donations: The organization accepts donations from individuals and entities. The website prominently features a 'Donar' (Donate) button, indicating active fundraising from the public.
3. Corporate Sponsorship: Funding received from corporate foundations such as Fundación Disa (which funds the volunteering program) and Fundación Loro Parque (which collaborated on the VIII Simposio Guarda y Custodia).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Centro de la Familia provides free psychosocial and family support services across the Canary Islands, including family therapy, mediation for separation and divorce, supervised child visit facilities, child protection programs, intergenerational cohabitation for seniors and youth, and volunteer coordination. Services are delivered through municipal partnerships, headquarters facilities in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, and institutional referrals from courts and Social Services, with no fees charged to individual beneficiaries.

Product overview

Centro de la Familia is a non-profit foundation providing comprehensive family support services across the Canary Islands. The organization operates a multi-module service portfolio centered on family well-being, including therapeutic family programs (Programa de Familia Santa Cruz, Familia El Rosario, Familia Candelaria), specialized mediation services (INFACAM for separation/divorce support), family meeting points for supervised visits, the pioneering AUCHON intergenerational cohabitation program, volunteer services, and an extensive educational resource library (100 Preguntas). The integrated approach combines individual therapy, group support, workshops, and community events to serve families, youth, elderly, and children through all life stages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• INFACAM: Infancia, Familia. En cambio. Program providing support during divorce/separation processes, family changes, and decision-making about children.
• AUCHON

Products and services

• Programa de Familia Santa Cruz Therapeutic and socio-educational support program providing integral family assistance in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, accompanying families in daily challenges and helping them achieve objectives through personalized attention.
• Programa INFACAM (Infancia, Familia. En cambio.) Specialized program for families and individuals undergoing separation, divorce, or major family changes, offering personal attention, group support, mediation services, and workshops for improved communication and decision-making regarding children.
• Programa AUCHON Intergenerational cohabitation program pairing non-dependent elderly people living alone with young people, including former foster youth and students, to combat loneliness and ageism.
• Punto de Encuentro Santa Cruz Professionally run facility that facilitates supervised visits and exchanges between children and parents or family members in conflictive situations, enabling children to exercise their right to relationships with both parents.
• Familia El Rosario Support program for families with child protection factors in the El Rosario municipality, offering guidance and psychotherapeutic assistance for positive parenting.
• Familia Candelaria Comprehensive educational support program for children and families at risk in Candelaria, promoting emotional, academic, and social development.
• Programa de Voluntariado Volunteer program engaging committed individuals to share time with children, families, and elderly people through various community projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100,000+ families served in the Canary Islands
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and secondary.

• Gobierno de CanariascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Subvencionador of the VIII Simposio Guarda y Custodia event, supporting educational initiatives for professionals working with children and families.
• Cabildo Insular de TenerifecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Subvencionador of the VIII Simposio Guarda y Custodia event. Major institutional partner supporting social programs on the island.
• Fundación Loro ParqueminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaborator in the VIII Simposio Guarda y Custodia event, providing support for the educational symposium.
• Gobierno de Canarias - Dirección General de Derechos Sociales e InmigracióncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Primary government funding source providing subsidies for volunteer programs, child protection services, elderly programs, and family support initiatives. Multiple departments including Derechos Sociales, Igualdad, Diversidad y Juventud; Protección a la Infancia y Familia; Mayores y Participación Activa.
• Gobierno de Canarias - Dirección General de Mayores y Participación ActivacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Funding source for the AUCHON intergenerational cohabitation program targeting elderly social isolation and housing.
• Ayuntamiento de Puerto del Rosario - FuerteventurasecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Municipal partner co-funding the INFACAM program expansion to Fuerteventura island.
• Fundación DisasecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Current funder of the volunteer program (Programa Voluntariado), which supports childcare, family support, and elderly services.
• Ayuntamiento de Santa Cruz de TenerifecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner providing funding and operational support for family programs through a formal agreement/convenio.
• Ayuntamiento de CandelariasecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner co-funding family support and child welfare programs in the Candelaria municipality.
• Ayuntamiento de El RosariosecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner co-funding family support programs in the El Rosario municipality through a formal agreement.
• CEMIN (Confederación para el Mayor Interés de la Infancia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentro de la Familia is confederated with CEMIN, which coordinates with family and childhood organizations at national and international levels. CEMIN provides a network for best practice sharing and inter-institutional collaboration.
• Professional Colleges (Colegios Profesionales)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing institutional collaboration with professional associations in psychology, law, social work, and education.
• Various NGOs and Social Services OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with nongovernmental organizations and social services entities for comprehensive service delivery.
• Justice System (Justicia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordination with judicial authorities for family mediation, custody-related services, and court-ordered interventions.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CEPAIM: Spanish nonprofit foundation providing family support, social inclusion, and community services, particularly for vulnerable populations. Comparable as a government-funded foundation delivering family services under multiple regional and national program contracts.
• Aldeas Infantiles SOS España: Spanish affiliate of SOS Children's Villages supporting children in care, family strengthening, and youth transitioning out of care. Comparable for its child protection, youth ex-tutelados support, and family preservation programs overlapping with Centro de la Familia's child welfare services.
• Fundación Secretariado Gitano: Spanish foundation delivering social services and family support programs to vulnerable communities. Comparable as a government-funded nonprofit foundation providing family services, professional training, and community-based social interventions.
• Hogar Sí: Spanish nonprofit supporting homeless and vulnerable individuals and families through social services and housing programs. Comparable for the housing support, family services, and government-funded program model addressing vulnerable populations.
• Cáritas Española: Spain's largest Catholic social services nonprofit, providing family support, child welfare, elderly care, and social assistance programs. Comparable as a major Spanish nonprofit foundation delivering government-funded social services to vulnerable populations across multiple regions.
• Fundación ANAR: Spanish foundation focused on child and adolescent protection, providing family support, counseling, and crisis intervention. Highly comparable for child protection services, family counseling, and government-funded program delivery models.
• Cruz Roja Española: Spanish Red Cross provides family services, elderly programs, social assistance, and child welfare services across Spain. Comparable as a national nonprofit with similar government-funded programs for vulnerable families and individuals.
• Save the Children España: Spanish affiliate of the international NGO delivering child protection, family support, and youth programs. Comparable for child welfare focus, government-funded family programs, and professional training initiatives in the social services sector.
• Proyecto Hombre: Spanish nonprofit providing family support, behavioral intervention, and social services. Comparable for its family-centered therapeutic programs, government-funded service delivery, and training of social services professionals.

Regional players

• Cáritas Diocesana de Tenerife: Local Cáritas chapter operating in the same Tenerife market as Centro de la Familia. Directly competes for the same municipal contracts, government subsidies, and beneficiary population in the Canary Islands, providing overlapping family services and elderly support programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CentroFamiliaTF
• Facebookfacebook.com/CentrodelaFamiliaTenerife
• Instagraminstagram.com/centro.de.la.familia
• TikToktiktok.com/@familiascanarias
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centro-de-la-familia-tenerife

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