Fosa, o. p. s.

What Fosa, o. p. s. does

Fosa, o. p. s. is a Czech non-profit public benefit company (obecně prospěšná společnost) registered in Prague, founded in 2003 (originally as the FORMIKA association). It delivers four core social services in Prague: Osobní asistence (Personal Assistance) for people with disabilities and seniors requiring long-term in-home support; Podpora samostatnosti (Independence Support), a social rehabilitation service for adults with intellectual disabilities; Podporované zaměstnávání (Supported Employment), which places and coaches people with disabilities in open-market jobs; and Vzdělávací program, an accredited continuing-education curriculum for social service professionals. Supporting modules include praktické stáže (practical internships), odborné konzultace (professional consultations), and práce se sexualitou (sexuality counseling with trained sexual confidants). Recent programmatic additions include Individuální dialogy (multi-night independent-living residencies) launched in 2024 and Psychoterapie zdarma (free psychotherapy, partnered with Moderní terapie and funded by Nadace ČEZ) launched in 2025.

The organization's underlying technology is a codified human-services methodology rather than a software platform: structured frameworks for job matching and workplace coaching, daily-living skills curricula, and specialized sexuality counseling protocols for people with disabilities. No proprietary software, APIs, or AI/ML components are evidenced; service delivery is staff-mediated, with capacity caps of 90 Personal Assistance clients, 49 Supported Employment clients, and 44 Independence Support clients, backed by approximately 16,000 annual hours of personal assistance.

Fosa's revenue model is a hybrid of public grants, fee-for-service, and charitable giving. Personal Assistance clients pay 145–165 CZK/hour on a tiered subscription basis (monthly billing), while most other social services are funded through Prague Municipality grants and the European Social Fund. The Educational Program generates professional-services revenue from course fees (1,350–15,000 CZK per unit), with volume discounts for multi-attendee sign-ups. Donations are solicited via Darujme.cz, DMS SMS, monthly giving, and corporate sponsorships (Nadace ČEZ, Nadace České spořitelny, IKEA, Amway, Pivovary Lobkowicz, SIVAK medical technology). Distribution is direct and geographically limited to Prague for service delivery, with Educational Programs deliverable anywhere in the Czech Republic; customer acquisition relies on community referral networks, employer partnerships, and presence at fairs and festivals.

Name

Fosa, o. p. s.

Legal name

Fosa, o. p. s.

Website

https://fosaops.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fosa, o. p. s. is a Prague-based Czech non-profit providing Personal Assistance, Independence Support, Supported Employment, and accredited training courses for people with disabilities, seniors, and social service professionals. It is funded primarily by Prague Municipality grants, the European Social Fund, donations, and service fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability & Senior Social Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Educational Support Services (611710), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGALAM

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Enterprises & Impact Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGACAG

Disability Services & Independent Living Support

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPAGAEAG

Disability Services & Independent Living Support

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYEDAAAOAI

Disability Employment & Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Programs

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Workforce Development Initiatives

SECONDARYBPAIAKAC

Disability Benefits Administration

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Social Security, Benefits & Welfare Administration

Keywords

• Disability social services
• Personal assistance support
• Supported employment services
• Independence training programs
• Professional social work training

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Social Services (Government Funded): Core social services funded by public subsidies, grants, and health insurance. Services include Personal Assistance, Supported Employment, and Independence Support funded through Prague municipality, ESF, and government programs.
2. Educational Programs and Training: Fees from professional development courses for social workers, including open courses, customized training, practical internships, and consultations. Courses offered since 2003.
3. Individual Donations: Individual donations through Darujme.cz platform, DMS SMS donations, and regular monthly giving programs. Organization passed verification by Forum dárců.
4. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships: Support from corporate partners including financial contributions, in-kind donations, and pro-bono services. Includes major donors like Nadace ČEZ for specific projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fosa, o. p. s. is a Prague-based non-profit public benefit company that delivers community social services to people with disabilities and seniors. Its portfolio includes Personal Assistance (long-term in-home aid for seniors and people with disabilities), Independence Support (social rehabilitation and daily-living skills training for adults with intellectual disabilities), and Supported Employment (job placement, employer liaison, and job coaching on the open labor market). Alongside these direct services, Fosa runs an MPSV-accredited Educational Program of professional development courses for social workers since 2003.

Product overview

Fosa, o. p. s. is a non-profit organization providing social services in Prague. The organization operates a portfolio of four core services: Osobní asistence (Personal Assistance) for people with disabilities and seniors requiring regular in-home support; Podpora samostatnosti (Independence Support), a social rehabilitation service for adults with intellectual disabilities; Podporované zaměstnávání (Supported Employment) helping people with disabilities gain and maintain open-market employment; and Vzdělávací program (Educational Program) offering accredited courses and training for social service professionals since 2003. Supporting modules include Praktické stáže (practical internships), Odborné konzultace (professional consultations), and Práce se sexualitou (sexual counselor services). Special programs include Individuální dialogy for independent living skills and Psychoterapie zdarma for client mental health support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vzdělávací program: Educational program offering accredited courses for social workers, including Podpora samostatnosti, Supported Employment, sexuality education, and empowerment courses since 2003.
• Podporované zaměstnávání
• Podpora samostatnosti
• Osobní asistence
• Psychoterapie zdarma

Products and services

• Osobní asistence (Personal Assistance)

Quantifiable outcome

• 7 people with disabilities successfully employed simultaneously at one employer in 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Moderní terapie (Modern Therapy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing free psychotherapy services to Fosa clients through the 'Psychotherapy for Free' project, funded by Nadace ČEZ.
• IKEA Česká republikacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer partner that organized panel discussion on employing people with disabilities. Fosa participated in this inclusive employment awareness event.
• ExpodomminorOthersDonated rapid-deploy pop-up party tent for outdoor events, fairs, and community presentations. Helps Fosa maintain visibility at outdoor events regardless of weather.
• České centrum fundraisinguminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional fundraising association that provides methodology and support for charitable fundraising activities.
• SIVAK medical technology s.r.o.minorOthersMedical technology company supporting Fosa as a corporate sponsor.
• JDI jednota pro deinstitucionalizaci (JDI Alliance for Deinstitutionalization)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance advocating for deinstitutionalization. Collaborated on infopaper about community social services. Fosa provides community-based services aligned with this mission.
• Amway Česká republika, s. r. o.minorOthersDirect sales company supporting Fosa as a corporate sponsor.
• Pivovary Lobkowicz Group, a.s.minorOthersBrewery group supporting Fosa as a corporate sponsor.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mencap: UK leading charity supporting people with learning disabilities, including independent-living and employment programs. Comparable mission and population served to Fosa's Podpora samostatnosti, though operating at much greater scale and under NHS/local-authority commissioning.
• Charita Česká republika: National umbrella of Catholic charity social-service providers operating personal assistance, family support, and community services across the Czech Republic. Comparable in service mix and public-funder relationships, with broader geographic reach.
• Diakonie Českobratrské církve evangelické: One of the largest Czech social-services umbrella organizations, running personal assistance, supported employment, and community programs nationally. Overlaps with Fosa's portfolio but at significantly greater geographic scale.

Others

• European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities (EASPD): European umbrella representing disability social-service providers including those delivering supported employment and personal assistance. Fosa operates within the EU policy and ESF funding framework that EASPD shapes, making it an ecosystem peer.

Direct peers

• Inclusion Czech Republic: Czech association promoting supported employment and inclusive labor market for people with disabilities. Shares Fosa's methodology standards, MPSV accreditation ecosystem, and employer-engagement mission.
• Pestrá síť, z. s. Czech network coordinating supported-employment providers across regions. Fosa is a typical member organization, making Pestrá síť a structural peer for service delivery and methodology alignment in the same niche.
• Asistence, o. p. s. Czech public-benefit company delivering personal assistance and social services for people with disabilities. Shares Fosa's o.p.s. legal form, Prague-centered delivery model, and Personal Assistance pricing tier structure.
• Rytmus — od klienta k občanovi, z.ú. Czech nonprofit providing supported employment and social rehabilitation for people with disabilities and mental illness. Operates the same supported-employment methodology as Fosa and competes for the same municipal and ESF grant pool in overlapping Czech cities.
• Fokus Praha, z. ú. Prague-based nonprofit providing community social services and supported employment, primarily for people with mental health issues. Comparable operating geography, funder mix, and supported-employment methodology to Fosa.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=vzDpUxVbSP8&t=1s
• Facebookfacebook.com/Fosaops.org
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fosa-o-p-s-
• Instagraminstagram.com/fosaops

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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