Le Foyer des Orphelins

What Le Foyer des Orphelins does

Le Foyer des Orphelins is a Belgian non-profit organization (ASBL — Association Sans But Lucratif) founded in 1924 and headquartered at Rue de Joie 113, Liège, in the Walloon Region. The organization provides residential care, educational support, and psychological services to children in difficulty (ages 5–18) who are referred by social services or judicial authorities. Its core service offering comprises three integrated pillars: secure accommodation, multidisciplinary educational and psychological accompaniment, and preparation for social and family reintegration, supported by a team of six professionals including a director, head of educators, social worker, psychopedagogical advisor, child psychiatrist, and psychologist. Para-school activities such as swimming, hippotherapy, cycling, football, creative workshops, and a Snoezelen multisensory room complement the care program.

The organization's revenue model is entirely non-commercial and consists of four streams: individual financial donations (with fiscal attestations for contributions over €40), public subsidies from AVIQ (Walloon disability and welfare agency) and Province de Li\u00e8ge, in-kind donations of clothing and toys, and legacy/bequest giving through the 'legs en duo' mechanism. All services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries. The technology footprint is minimal — a standard WordPress-based website and basic social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn) — with no proprietary systems, data assets, or digital service delivery.

In 2024, the Foyer launched its flagship infrastructure initiative, the 'Un enfant, une chambre' annex project, with a €1.5 million budget (50% secured from own funds) to build individual rooms and multifunctional spaces for children. The organization operates within a tightly localized ecosystem, with deep, multi-year relationships with Rotary Club Liège-Chaudfontaine, Lions Club chapters, La Banque Alimentaire, and Province de Liège providing recurring financial, material, and operational support. Its geographic footprint is limited to Wallonia, Belgium.

Name

Le Foyer des Orphelins

Legal name

Foyer des Orphelins ASBL

Website

https://foyerdesorphelins.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Le Foyer des Orphelins is a Liège-based Belgian ASBL providing residential, educational, and psychological care to children in difficulty (ages 5–18), funded through donations, public subsidies, and a €1.5M annex-building campaign.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Welfare & Residential Youth Care

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Residential Care Facilities (623990), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Community Support Services (Case Management, Referrals) (EDAJAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialized Student Support (Foster/Homeless/Migrant/McKinney-Vento) (EDAJAIAJ), Housing Transition & Supported Living Navigation (EDAKANAK)

Keywords

• Child welfare services
• Residential youth care
• Psychological support services
• Educational care programs
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Liège

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Financial Donations: Individual donors contribute funds via bank transfer (BE49 0689 0665 3771). Donations exceeding €40 receive a fiscal attestation for tax deduction purposes.
2. Public Subsidies and Grants: The Foyer receives subsidies from AVIQ (Agence pour une Qualité de vie) as an approved service for persons with disabilities, and from Province de Liège for sports activities and vacation camps.
3. Material Donations: Accepts donations of children's clothing (sizes 5-18 years), toys, and other material goods to support children's direct needs.
4. Legacies and Bequests: The 'legs en duo' mechanism allows donors to reduce inheritance fees for their heirs while supporting the organization long-term.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Le Foyer des Orphelins provides residential accommodation, 24/7 educational support, and psychological/psychiatric care for children aged 5-18 in difficulty in Liège, Belgium, referred by social services or judicial authorities. The organization delivers individualized pedagogical projects, school follow-up, therapeutic and recreational activities (hippotherapy, swimming, Snoezelen, creative workshops), and family reunification support, all free of charge to beneficiaries. It is currently undertaking a €1.5 million annex project to provide individual rooms for each child.

Product overview

Le Foyer des Orphelins est une association belge (ASBL) basée à Liège, existant depuis plus de 100 ans, qui offre un hébergement sécurisé et un accompagnement éducatif et psychologique aux enfants en difficulté. L'organisation fournit des services intégrés incluant l'accueil résidentiel, le suivi psychologique, le soutien scolaire, et un programme diversifié d'activités para-scolaires (piscine, hippothérapie, vélo, football, ateliers créatifs, Snoezelen). Le projet d'annexe 'Une chambre, un enfant' représente l'initiative majeure de modernisation des infrastructures, nécessitant un budget de 1,5 million d'euros. L'organisation est soutenue par des partenaires institutionnels (AVIQ, Province de Liège) et des clubs de service (Rotary, Lions Club), ainsi que des donateurs privés.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Care and Accommodation for Children in Difficulty Secure residential hosting offering a stable and supportive living environment to children in situations of vulnerability in Liège, Belgium, referred by social services or judicial authorities. Includes daily living assistance (hygiene, meals, clothing) and school follow-up.
• Educational and Psychological Support Program Educational and psychological support delivered by educators, psychologists, a child psychiatrist, a social worker, and a psychopedagogical advisor to foster each child's personal development and social reintegration. Includes individualized pedagogical projects and school follow-up.
• Therapeutic and Recreational Activities Program Structured program of extracurricular activities including swimming, hippotherapy, cycling, football, creative workshops, and a Snoezelen multisensory room to support children's personal development and well-being.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 21 children cared for annually with medical and educational support
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• AVIQ (Agence pour une Qualité de vie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAVIQ is a public agency responsible for implementing disability integration policy in Belgium. It approves and subsidizes services like Le Foyer des Orphelins that accommodate, house, and support persons with disabilities. The partnership provides operational funding that enables the Foyer to serve its mission.
• Rotary Club Liège – ChaudfontainemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThis service club has supported the Foyer for over 15 years, organizing fundraising events and providing donations. Their contributions have funded new bathrooms, a wheelchair lift, school fees, an industrial washing machine, and annual Christmas toys and treats.
• Lions Club (Lions Club Liège Eurégio, Lions Club Haut Sart)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple Lions Club chapters have supported the Foyer for many years with financial contributions used for significant building renovations including bathroom upgrades, drainage systems, and the administrative building.
• La Banque AlimentairecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe food bank collects surplus food from major retailers and redistributes to social institutions like the Foyer. This 10+ year partnership provides food supplies from breakfast through dinner, helping maintain the Foyer's food budget balance despite rising prices.
• Province de LiègecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Province of Liège provides support for sports activities including hippotherapy, dance, and athletics, as well as financial support for vacation camps for the children at the Foyer.
• Local SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Foyer maintains specific partnerships with various schools, enabling each child to progress academically with individualized educational support.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Armée du Salut Belgique: Salvation Army Belgium operates residential programs for vulnerable populations including youth. Comparable in providing shelter, social, and rehabilitative services under a charitable non-profit model in Belgium.
• Croix-Rouge de Belgique: Belgian Red Cross, a large humanitarian organization operating diverse social services including shelter and youth support. Comparable in providing residential care and welfare services to vulnerable populations in Belgium, though at much larger scale.
• Les Petites Sœurs des Pauvres: Belgian non-profit providing residential care and support services to vulnerable populations. Comparable long-established charitable organization operating residential facilities in Belgium.

Direct peers

• Jeunesse & Santé: Belgian non-profit focused on youth well-being and social support services. Comparable in mission and Belgian non-profit (ASBL) structure serving vulnerable young people.
• SOS Villages d'Enfants Belgique: Belgian arm of the international SOS Children's Villages network, providing family-based residential care for children separated from their biological families. Directly comparable mission of residential care and educational/psychological support for vulnerable children in Belgium.
• La Porte Ouverte (Bruxelles): Belgian non-profit offering shelter, social support, and reintegration services to vulnerable children, families, and adults. Comparable small-scale ASBL model delivering psychosocial and accommodation services.
• Terre des Hommes Belgique: Belgian child-rights and welfare organization supporting vulnerable children, including residential and community-based care. Comparable in serving children in difficulty through psychosocial and educational programs.

Others

• Centre Public d'Action Sociale (CPAS) de Liège: Local public social services center in Liège providing social assistance and case management to vulnerable residents. Comparable as a local referral and complementary support body in the same geography.
• Fondation Roi Baudouin: Major Belgian foundation funding social welfare projects including child welfare. Comparable as a regional ecosystem participant and potential funding source rather than a direct service provider.

Regional players

• Aide et Protection de la Jeunesse (APJ): Wallonia-Brussels Federation agency responsible for protecting youth at risk, often funding and operating alongside residential facilities. Comparable as a regional player in the child welfare ecosystem, though governmental rather than non-profit.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/foyerdesorphelins.be
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/foyer-des-orphelins

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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