LATA - endangered youth programs

What LATA - endangered youth programs does

LATA - programy pro mládež a rodinu, z.ú. is a Czech nonprofit registered institute (z.ú.) founded in 1994 in Prague by Oldřich Matoušek, a pioneer of Czech social work. The organization operates three core programs for vulnerable youth aged 12-26 and families in crisis across Prague and the Central Bohemian Region: (1) Ve dvou se to lépe táhne, a peer mentoring program pairing at-risk adolescents with trained volunteer mentors aged 17-30 for weekly activities; (2) Rodina (k) sobě, a terrain-based social-activation service delivered in the client's natural environment under the Czech Law on Social Services; and (3) Centrum rodinných konferencí, a family conferencing program that convenes extended family to develop joint solutions to crises. LATA also runs MPSV-accredited training courses (A2017/0511-SP and A2017/0512-SP) in family conferencing methodology and volunteer coordination, generating ancillary educational revenue.

The organization operates from a single office at Senovážné nám. 24, Prague 1, with 13 staff and a network of 1,000+ volunteers trained over its 30-year history. Service delivery is direct, in-person, and referral-driven through partnerships with Prague municipalities, schools, and state social services. In 2025, LATA implemented an internal AI Buddy (ChatGPT-based) for administrative automation, with cybersecurity and digital literacy programs integrated as a service enhancement through partnerships with Cloudfield, Adineo, E-bezpečí, and Faketicky. The organization is GDPR-compliant and follows WCAG accessibility standards for its web presence.

LATA's revenue model is characteristic of a European nonprofit: a diversified mix of public funding from Czech ministries (Interior, Labour and Social Affairs, Education) and Prague municipal districts, grants from foundations (Nadace O2, Nadace J&T, Nadace ČS, Blížkové, Nadace ČEZ), corporate donations (UniCredit, Eurowag, Moneta Money Bank, Sirowa, nms), and individual contributions via bank transfer, QR code, Darujme.cz, and GIVT. Merchandise sales (sítvoky, plecháček, brooches) provide a minor retail stream. The organization charges no fees for services and is governed by a Supervisory Board and Management Board. As of December 2024, Monika Kissová serves as director, succeeding Markéta Ježková who transitioned to financial manager after eleven years.

Name

LATA - endangered youth programs

Legal name

Lata - programy pro mládež a rodinu, z.ú.

Website

https://lata.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LATA is a Prague-based Czech nonprofit founded in 1994 that provides peer mentoring to vulnerable youth aged 12-26, family support services, and family conferencing, operating through trained volunteers and 13 staff with diversified public, foundation, and corporate funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth and Family Social Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (62411), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Parent Support Services (Parent Coaching, Advocacy) (EDAJALAK), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

Keywords

• Youth mentoring services
• Family support services
• Peer mentoring programs
• Social services nonprofit
• Family conference methodology

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. Public Funding: Government grants and subsidies from Czech ministries (Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, Ministry of Education) and Prague municipal authorities
2. Foundation Grants: Project-based funding from foundations including Nadace O2, Nadace J&T, Nadace ČS, Blížkové, Nadace ČEZ
3. Corporate Donations: Financial contributions from corporate donors including UniCredit, Eurowag, nms, Sirowa, Moneta Money Bank, Moonlit
4. Individual Donations: Direct donations from individuals via bank transfer, QR code, Darujme.cz platform, darujspravne.cz platform, and GIVT
5. Non-Financial Donations: In-kind donations from companies including ALZA, Panter Shop, Respilon, CopyGeneral, Albatros Media, Zásilkovna, Portal.cz
6. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded products including net bags (sítovky), tin cups (plecháček), and brooches

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LATA is a Prague-based nonprofit organization providing free social services to vulnerable youth aged 12-26 and families in crisis. Its core offerings are three interconnected programs: peer mentoring through trained volunteers (Ve dvou se to lépe táhne), terrain-based family support services (Rodina (k) sobě), and family conferences (Centrum rodinných konferencí). It also delivers MPSV-accredited education and training for social-work professionals.

Product overview

LATA operates as a unified service organization offering three interconnected social programs: (1) Ve dvou se to lépe táhne - a peer mentoring program connecting youth with trained volunteer mentors, (2) Rodina (k) sobě - a terrain-based family support service, and (3) Centrum rodinných konferencí - a family conferences center facilitating family-led problem solving. The organization also provides supporting education and training services in mentoring methodology and family conferences, accredited by MPSV. The programs are complemented by volunteer coordination, counseling, and supervision services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Centrum rodinných konferencí: Family Conference Center - a specialized service providing family conferencing methodology to support families in difficult situations. Has its own dedicated website at crklata.cz.

Products and services

• Ve dvou se to lépe táhne (Mentoring Program for Children and Youth) A peer mentoring program that connects young people aged 12-26 who lack stable adult support with trained volunteer mentors who serve as older peers and companions. Pairs meet weekly for activities such as walks, sports, theater, cinema, and friendly conversations, with the goal of preventing institutionalization and reducing social isolation.
• Rodina (k) sobě (Family Support Program) A social-activation service for families with children, delivered as a registered social service under Czech Law on Social Services. Services are primarily provided in the client's natural environment (terrain-based), including parenting support, crisis intervention, and family work aimed at preventing child placement outside the home.
• Centrum rodinných konferencí (Family Conferences Center) A program implementing Family Conferences — structured meetings of extended family and close people who gather to find solutions to difficult situations. The methodology ensures the family has the main voice and solutions come from their own resources, with the agreement written into a joint plan. Has its own dedicated website at crklata.cz.
• Education and Training Services (MPSV-accredited courses) Accredited training courses for social-work professionals covering Family Conferences methodology (A2017/0511-SP) and Family Conference ordering (A2017/0512-SP), plus volunteer coordination training for mentoring programs. Courses are accredited by the Czech Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MPSV) and sold to professionals outside the organization.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60-70 adolescents and 30 families helped annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• CloudfieldcoreTechnology or IntegrationIT experts helping LATA implement AI tools and internal AI buddy system, including process mapping and automation solutions.
• AdineosupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner conducting cybersecurity workshops for LATA clients and parents in the 'Technologicky zdatná a bezpečná Lata' project.
• E-bezpečísupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization specializing in online safety education, collaborating on webinars for clients and volunteers.
• FaketickysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for educational webinars on technology and digital literacy for LATA clients and volunteers.
• MoonlitsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerFamily jewelry e-shop that donates 5% of each purchase to support LATA programs, established partnership in early 2025.
• Kola pro AfrikuminorOthersProvided bicycles for mentoring pairs to use for activities.
• Beach Help CupminorOthersCharity beach volleyball tournament where participants raise funds for LATA.
• Divadlo Gong a Divadlo AHAminorOthersTheaters that collaborated with LATA for a benefit performance in 2017.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Home-Start International: International family-support nonprofit providing home-based support to families in difficult situations through trained volunteers. Directly comparable to LATA's Rodina (k) sobě terrain-based family support service in both methodology and target population.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters International: Global nonprofit operating the largest youth mentoring network. Directly comparable to LATA's Ve dvou se to lépe táhne peer-mentoring model, but at significantly greater scale and with an international footprint.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Major US-based youth development nonprofit serving at-risk youth with mentoring, educational, and family-engagement programming. Comparable target population to LATA, but operating at far greater scale and with a broader service portfolio.
• Člověk v tísni (People in Need): One of the largest Czech NGOs, providing social services including family and youth support alongside humanitarian and development programs. Overlaps with LATA in family and youth service delivery but operates a far broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Hestia: Czech nonprofit organization running volunteer and corporate-volunteering programs in Prague, including coordination of volunteer mentors. Operates in the same youth-and-family support category as LATA, with overlapping methodology and target population; Hestia is also where LATA's new director previously worked.
• Amalthea: Czech nonprofit supporting vulnerable children and families, including through mentoring and family-finding services. Directly comparable to LATA's at-risk youth and family support mission, with a similar Prague-based operational footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/lataprogramy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lataprogramy
• Instagraminstagram.com/lataprogramy

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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