Centro Studi Sociali sull'Infanzia e l'Adolescenza

What Centro Studi Sociali sull'Infanzia e l'Adolescenza does

Centro Studi Sociali sull'Infanzia e l'Adolescenza is an Italian non-profit association (E.T.S. / Ente del Terzo Settore) operating under the legal umbrella of Associazione Focolare Maria Regina E.T.S. and headquartered in Scerne di Pineto, Teramo, in the Abruzzo region. Founded in 2004, the organization runs a vertically integrated portfolio of social, healthcare, educational, and training services targeted at vulnerable children, adolescents, and families in difficulty. Core service lines include the Casa Madre Ester residential community for minors, the Nido del Focolare nursery in Cerchiara di Isola del Gran Sasso, the Centro Primavera multidisciplinary rehabilitation center (with TNPEE neuropsichiatric services), the Consultorio Familiare 'Amoris Laetitia' family counseling clinic co-founded with the Diocese of Teramo-Atri, and the Stella del Gran Sasso holiday facility.

The organization also operates a training division (Centro Studi Sociali Formazione) delivering professional courses, masters, qualification programs, and participation in regional employment initiatives including Programma GOL and Garanzia Giovani (Youth Corner). A network of funded social projects extends its footprint into adjacent verticals: anti-violence networks (ADRIA, PARES, DADA), autism support (Start Autismo), child resilience (PRISMA), positive parenting (Bussola Famiglia), disability employment inclusion, and disaster recovery (Ricomincio da Te). There is no proprietary technology platform; delivery is carried out through physical facilities and multidisciplinary staff (approximately 11 employees plus volunteers and contracted professionals), with an external IT vendor (Internet Express) maintaining the ibambini.it web presence.

The business model is donation- and grant-funded rather than commercial: all direct services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries. Funding streams include individual and corporate donations, the 5x1000 tax designation program, regional and national public funding (Regione Abruzzo, Servizio Civile Universale), and partnership contributions from the Diocese of Teramo-Atri. The go-to-market motion is community-led, relying on local parish networks, word-of-mouth referrals, regional social services, and solidarity campaigns (e.g., Un Fiore per Amore, Cartoline Natalizie Solidali). Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Centro Studi Sociali sull'Infanzia e l'Adolescenza

Legal name

Associazione Focolare Maria Regina E.T.S.

Website

https://ibambini.it

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Centro Studi Sociali sull'Infanzia e l'Adolescenza is an Italian non-profit ETS providing residential care, rehabilitation, family counseling, nursery services, and professional training for vulnerable children, adolescents, and families in the Abruzzo region, funded by donations and public programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Welfare and Family Social Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (62411), Child Care Services (6244), Individual and Family Services (6241), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO), Maternal, Child & Family Health Organizations (BPAGACAF), Family Engagement & Caregiver Support Programs (SEL/Mental Health) (EDAKAMAK), Family & Parenting Education (Family Literacy, Parenting Skills) (EDAAAFAF)

Keywords

• Child welfare services
• Family counseling
• Residential care
• Rehabilitation services
• Youth training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Scerne di Pineto

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and charitable contributions: The organization operates as a non-profit (E.T.S./ONLUS) and relies on donations from individuals, corporations, and through institutional mechanisms like 5x1000 tax designation. Donations support residential communities, rehabilitation services, and educational programs for children.
2. Social and public funding programs: Participation in regional and national programs including GOL (Garanzia Giovani) for youth employment training, and management of Servizio Civile Universale placements. Services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The organization provides a comprehensive package of social, healthcare and educational services for children, adolescents and families in difficulty in the Abruzzo region of Italy. This includes residential care communities, a nursery/childcare facility, a multidisciplinary rehabilitation center, family counseling, a holiday home for families, and a professional training center delivering courses, masters and qualification programs tied to regional employment initiatives.

Product overview

Centro Studi Sociali sull'Infanzia e l'Adolescenza operates a comprehensive social services ecosystem primarily serving children, adolescents, and families in difficulty. The organization offers residential care through Casa Madre Ester community, early childhood services via Nido del Focolare nursery, and rehabilitation services through Centro Primavera. Family counseling is provided through Consultorio Familiare 'Amoris Laetitia'. For education and employment, the Centro Studi Sociali Formazione division offers professional courses, masters, and qualification programs including Garanzia Giovani youth employment and Programma GOL free training. The organization also operates social projects including anti-violence networks (ADRIA, PARES), autism support (Start Autismo), child resilience programs (PRISMA), and family support initiatives (Bussola Famiglia). Fundraising and volunteering activities are coordinated through Associazione L'Angelo Custode, offering donation mechanisms including 5x1000 tax designation, Sostegno alle Cure healthcare support, seasonal campaigns (Un Fiore per Amore, Cartoline Natalizie Solidali), and Bomboniere solidali. The organization functions as a unified platform of interconnected social, healthcare, and educational services rather than a single product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Centro Studi Sociali: Training and education center operated by the association offering courses, seminars, and professional training programs

Products and services

• Casa Madre Ester
• Nido del Focolare
• Centro Primavera
• Consultorio Familiare 'Amoris Laetitia'
• Stella del Gran Sasso
• Centro Studi Sociali - Formazione

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Diocesi di Teramo-AtricoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Diocese of Teramo-Atri for the Consultorio Familiare 'Amoris Laetitia' and coordination of pastoral family services. The Diocese co-founded the family counseling service with Fondazione Diocesana Maria Regina.
• Regione AbruzzocoreOthersRegional government partnership for public health and social services including the Consultorio service operations, youth employment programs (GOL/Garanzia Giovani), and Servizio Civile Universale placements.

Scale indicators2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Comunità di Sant'Egidio: Italian Catholic community providing social services including support for children, families, and vulnerable populations. Comparable as a faith-affiliated non-profit delivering integrated residential, educational, and counseling services across multiple Italian regions.
• Centro Italiano di Solidarietà don Mario Picchi: Italian non-profit providing residential care, family support, and rehabilitation services for vulnerable children and adults. Operates a comparable multi-service model combining residential, therapeutic, and social reintegration programs.
• Fondazione L'Albero della Vita: Italian non-profit providing residential care, family support, and educational services for vulnerable children. Operates a multi-regional footprint with comparable child welfare and family reunification services, funded through donations and public grants.
• Fondazione Roberto De Nobili: Italian non-profit operating residential communities and social programs for disadvantaged youth and families. Comparable scale and operating model, with similar dependence on public funding and donations in Italian regions.
• Salesiani per il Sociale: Italian Salesian network providing residential care, education, and youth employment services. Comparable in operating residential communities for minors, professional training programs, and family services through a faith-affiliated non-profit structure.
• Fondazione Paideia: Italian non-profit dedicated to supporting children and families through residential, educational, and therapeutic programs. Directly comparable in mission, integrated service model, and Italian regional operating context.
• Fondazione Exodus: Italian non-profit operating residential communities and educational programs for adolescents in difficulty and at risk of marginalization. Directly comparable to Casa Madre Ester in target population, residential care model, and family reunification focus.

Broad incumbents

• Caritas Italiana: Largest Italian Catholic charitable organization providing social services, family support, and poverty relief nationally. Operates at significantly larger scale but overlaps in family counseling, anti-poverty programs, and community-based service delivery.
• Fondazione Telethon: Italian non-profit funding genetic disease research and disability services. Larger scale operator with overlapping disability and family support mission, particularly relevant given Start Autismo program.

Emerging players

• Associazione Italiana Persone Down: Italian non-profit providing services for people with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities, including family support and rehabilitation. Comparable in providing integrated family and rehabilitation services for developmental disabilities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCG9NAxPYcujMB7ZZ5H3BFlg
• Facebookfacebook.com/113773755341819
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centro-studi-sociali-sull'infanzia-e-l'adolescenza

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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