La Maison des parents solos

What La Maison des parents solos does

La Maison des parents solos is a Belgian nonprofit association (ASBL) headquartered in Forest, Brussels, that delivers free psycho-social and psychological support services to single-parent families in the Brussels-Capital Region. Its beneficiary population spans approximately 63,000 single-parent families (one in three Brussels families), 87% of which are headed by women. The organization operates two physical service points — Rue du Stade 21 in Forest (headquarters) and Rue Sans Souci 114 in Ixelles — offering walk-in social drop-in hours ('permanences sociales sans RDV'), INAMI-covered psychological consultations, multidisciplinary psycho-social accompaniment, parent workshops with childcare and meals, and parent-child activities. Bilingual outreach in French and Dutch (under the name Eenoudergezinnen'thuis) and 'Kids Friendly Brussels' certification signal attention to accessibility, while earned media (RTBF, ARTE, 'Paroles de Daronnes' podcast) and political advocacy extend its reach into the broader policy conversation around single-parent family vulnerability in Belgium.

Underlying technology is essentially absent: the organization's own materials describe it as a social-services provider rather than a technology product, with no mobile application, no public API, and no proprietary digital platform. All service delivery is human-staffed by a multidisciplinary team of social workers and a psychologist, supplemented by reception, communications, and administrative functions, totalling roughly 7 employees plus ad hoc volunteers. The Collectif Maison Jaune membership (formalized July 2025) co-locates the organization with Casa Legal and Le Petit vélo jaune under Equal.brussels support, providing shared reception and office space for ad hoc presence.

The revenue model is non-commercial. All services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries regardless of administrative status. Operating funding comes from two streams: structural subsidies from Cocom (Commission communautaire commune) under Centre d'Aide aux Personnes approval number CPA 4603, and voluntary public donations (bank BE19 5230 8121 1812). The organization explicitly flags the unpredictable nature of subsidies as a risk to ongoing operations and innovation capacity, and additional project-specific subsidies (e.g., Cocof support for the 'Sport au féminin' initiative) layer in for selected programs. Distribution is direct to beneficiaries through the two permanence sites, by-appointment consultations, community events, partner referrals from the Brussels social services network, and policy-level advocacy; there is no traditional GTM sales motion, no SaaS pricing, and no enterprise customer base.

Name

La Maison des parents solos

Legal name

Maison des parents solos (ASBL)

Website

https://maisondesparentssolos.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

La Maison des parents solos is a Brussels-based nonprofit association (ASBL) that provides free psycho-social, psychological, and community support services to single-parent families, primarily women-headed, across two locations in Forest and Ixelles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services for Single-Parent Families

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Other Individual and Family Services (62419), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Home Visiting & Parent Coaching Programs (EDACALAC), Family & Parent Support Services (Parent Coaching, Advocacy) (EDAJALAK)

Keywords

• Single-parent support
• Psycho-social services
• Family counseling
• Community social work
• Nonprofit family assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Forest

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Subsidies: Subsidized by Cocom (Commission communautaire commune) as a recognized Centre d'Aide aux Personnes (approval number CPA 4603). The organization also depends on donations from the public.
2. Donations: Public donations accepted via bank account BE19 5230 8121 1812 to support the mission of supporting single-parent families in difficulty.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

La Maison des parents solos is a Brussels-based nonprofit (ASBL) that delivers free psycho-social support to single-parent families through five interlocking services: walk-in social consultations (Permanences Sociales), INAMI-covered psychological consultations, multidisciplinary psycho-social accompaniment combining social work and psychology, parent-child recreational activities, and parent workshops with meals and babysitting. All services are offered free of charge at two physical locations in Forest and Ixelles, with home visits available when needed.

Product overview

La Maison des parents solos operates as a unified social services organization offering a comprehensive suite of support services for single-parent families in Brussels. The core offerings consist of five interconnected services: Social Drop-in Hours (Permanences Sociales) providing initial welcoming and social guidance; Psychological Consultations offering short-term therapeutic support; Multidisciplinary Psycho-Social Support combining social work and psychological expertise; Parent-Child Activities creating shared recreational moments; and Parent Workshops delivering respite and solidarity experiences. The organization also participates in the Collectif Maison Jaune, a collaborative network with Casa Legal and Le Petit vélo jaune, to provide holistic support addressing social, legal, and emotional needs. All services are free and accessible, with children welcome throughout.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Permanences Sociales (Social Drop-in Hours) Free, no-appointment social consultations where single parents can share their experiences in a supportive environment. Social workers analyze situations, identify needs and priorities, and provide guidance or referrals to specialized services. Available at Forest (Wednesday and Thursday) and Ixelles (Tuesday) offices.
• Consultations Psychologiques (Psychological Consultations) Short-term psychological support sessions covered by INAMI (Belgian health insurance), helping single parents understand and navigate challenges they face. Services are free and accessible regardless of administrative status.
• Accompagnement Pluridisciplinaire Psycho-Social (Multidisciplinary Psycho-Social Support) Comprehensive accompaniment by a multidisciplinary team (social workers and psychologist) that addresses social, legal, and emotional challenges together. The service is free and follows an ethical framework supporting only one parent per family situation.
• Activités Parents-Enfants (Parent-Child Activities) Recreational activities and creative workshops designed for parents and children to share positive moments together. Activities are open to all and promote creativity, solidarity, and relaxation.
• Ateliers Parents (Parent Workshops) Workshops providing parents with moments of respite and relaxation, featuring exchange, well-being, and solidarity. Includes a light meal and free babysitting service during sessions to enable parents to fully participate.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Collectif Maison JaunecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 July 2025A legal and social associative cohabitation bringing together three non-profits (Casa Legal, Le Petit vélo jaune, and La Maison des parents solos) to provide multidisciplinary support to vulnerable families. Casa Legal and Le Petit vélo jaune share office and reception spaces; La Maison des parents solos is present on an ad hoc basis. The project is supported by Equal.brussels.
• Casa LegalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe first non-profit in Belgium to bring together lawyers and other professionals in one location to provide comprehensive socio-legal defense and support. Part of Collectif Maison Jaune.
• Le Petit vélo jaunecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit providing support to isolated and vulnerable parents with young children through volunteer 'coequipiers' who visit families weekly for about a year. Part of Collectif Maison Jaune.
• Maison Médicale des PrimeursminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Maison des parents solos on the 'Sport au féminin' yoga/gym sessions project, subsidized by Cocof.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ligue des familles: Large Belgian family-rights association that originally initiated the research-action leading to La Maison des parents solos. Serves a broader family mandate but is the closest incumbent in the single-parent advocacy and family-support space in Belgium.
• ONE (Office de la Naissance et de l'Enfance): Belgian public agency providing child and family support services, including home visits and consultations, across the French Community. A public-sector incumbent with significant overlap in target population and some service modalities (home visits, consultations, parenting support).
• CPAS de Bruxelles (Public Centre for Social Welfare): Brussels public social services body providing social guidance, financial aid, and psycho-social support to vulnerable individuals including single parents. A large public-sector incumbent whose generalist mandate overlaps significantly with the social permanence offering.

Regional players

• Familles de France: French national federation of family associations providing family support, parental guidance, and advocacy. Comparable mission and service profile (family resource centers, parent workshops) but operating across France rather than Belgium.
• Single Parents Rights Network (Gingerbread UK): UK charity supporting single-parent families through advice, advocacy, and community programs. Comparable specialized single-parent focus and mix of direct service and policy advocacy, but operating in the UK rather than Belgium.

Direct peers

• Le Petit vélo jaune: Brussels nonprofit providing weekly home-visit support to isolated parents of young children via volunteer 'coéquipiers.' Co-member of Collectif Maison Jaune and most directly comparable peer: same population, same Brussels geography, complementary service modality.
• La Maison de l'Enfance (Brussels): Brussels-based nonprofit offering psycho-social and educational support to children and families in vulnerable situations. Comparable service mix (welcoming space, parental guidance, community activities) targeting a similar demographic in the same geography.
• Casa Legal: Brussels nonprofit offering socio-legal accompaniment to vulnerable families. Co-member of Collectif Maison Jaune, sharing office and reception space — operates an adjacent discipline (legal) on the same family-support thesis.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Maison-des-parents-solos-Eenoudergezinnen-thuis-2233784503601650
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/la-maison-des-parents-solos

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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