UDAF 49 - Union Départementale des Associations Familiales de Maine-et-Loire

What UDAF 49 - Union Départementale des Associations Familiales de Maine-et-Loire does

UDAF 49 (Union Départementale des Associations Familiales de Maine-et-Loire) is a French non-profit association operating as the departmental branch of the national UNAF network in the Maine-et-Loire department. Founded within the federated structure established in 1945, the organization represents 225,000 families in the department through 194 affiliated associations and 18,947 adherent families, holding representational mandates in 132 departmental organisms including CAF, MSA, CPAM, CCAS, and housing offices.

The organization delivers a comprehensive portfolio of statutory and grant-funded services: legal protection for adults and minors (Protection juridique des majeurs et des mineurs), family budget management measures (MJAGBF), free Points conseil budget counseling, family and caregiver mediation, digital parenting support, social housing accompaniment (ASLL/AVDL), adapted housing across 3 Résidences Accueil structures (63 residents), and youth reintegration programs (J'NOVA for ages 16-25, ITIA for ages 25+, plus E'SAM for judicial protectors). Distribution is delivered through five physical offices (Angers headquarters, Cholet, Saumur, Baugé, Segré), plus the mobile 'Bus Solidaire Soline' serving four rural territories in partnership with APF France Handicap.

The technology stack is limited to standard off-the-shelf tools — WordPress CMS with Microsoft Clarity, Matomo, Hotjar, and MailPoet. Revenue is sourced primarily from public institutions (CAF, MSA, Conseil Départemental) via institutional mandates; most beneficiary services are free, with mediation priced on the CNAF national income-based scale. The organization is governed by a board of directors led by President Marie-Josée Doucet, employs approximately 240 professionals (with conflicting firmographic data of 89), and operates within the Inter-fédération de la protection juridique des majeurs coalition alongside FNAT and Unapei.

Name

UDAF 49 - Union Départementale des Associations Familiales de Maine-et-Loire

Legal name

Union Départementale des Associations Familiales de Maine-et-Loire

Website

https://udaf49.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

UDAF 49 is a French non-profit departmental union of family associations in Maine-et-Loire that represents 225,000 families and delivers statutory social services including legal protection, budget counseling, family mediation, and adapted housing, funded primarily by CAF, MSA, and the Conseil Départemental.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Family Social Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Business Associations (813910), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Family social services
• Legal protection services
• Family mediation services
• Budget counseling services
• Parental support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Angers

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public funding and institutional mandates: Government funding from CAF (Caisse d'allocations familiales), MSA (Mutualité sociale agricole), and Conseil Départemental for services including MJAGBF, Point conseil budget, and social housing accompaniment. Services are generally free for beneficiaries as they are financed by public institutions.
2. Family support services: Mediation services priced according to CNAF national income-based scale. Information sessions are free. Services funded by CAF/MSA for family budget management measures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

UDAF 49 is a departmental union of approved family associations in Maine-et-Loire that delivers statutory and publicly funded social services to families and vulnerable persons. Its core portfolio covers legal protection measures (MASP, MJPM, tutelles, curatelles), family budget management (MJAGBF), family and caregiver mediation, the Point Conseil Budget (PCB), digital parenting and CLAS support, Habitat Inclusif adapted residences, and the PAEJ youth listening point, with a separate family information and training department.

Product overview

UDAF 49 operates as a departmental union of family associations providing comprehensive social services to families and vulnerable individuals in Maine-et-Loire, France. The organization offers a portfolio of integrated services centered around family protection, financial support, and social inclusion. Core offerings include legal protection for adults and minors (Protection juridique des majeurs et des mineurs), budget management support (MJAGBF, Point conseil budget), family and caregiver mediation services, digital parenting support, housing support, and adapted living facilities. Specialized youth services (J'NOVA, ITIA) address social reintegration for different age groups, while the mobile Bus Solidaire Soline extends outreach to rural communities. The organization serves as the official representative of families in departmental institutions, managing 194 affiliated associations and supporting approximately 18,945 families annually.

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Functional benefit

Brands

• Udaf 49 Maine-et-Loire: The main operating name for the departmental union of family associations in Maine-et-Loire
• Udaf Formation
• J'nova
• Itia
• E'SAM
• La Pépinière de nounous

Products and services

• Mesures de Protection Juridique (MASP, MJPM, tutelles, curatelles) Delivery of civil-law protection measures (Mesure d'Accompagnement Social Personnalisé, Mesure de Protection Juridique des Majeurs, tutelle, curatelle, sauvegarde de justice, and representation of minors and unborn children) for vulnerable adults and children, designated by judges and prosecutors and managed by professional mandataires.
• Mesure Judiciaire d'Aide à la Gestion du Budget Familial (MJAGBF) Court-ordered measure to manage a family's budget while preserving family ties, delivered by a delegated family budget manager for households whose financial situation requires external oversight.
• Médiation Familiale Family mediation sessions for couples, ex-partners, and their children, including court-ordered mediation, to help families re-establish communication and reach agreements on separation, residence, and child support.
• Médiation Aidants/Aidés (Caregiver mediation) Mediation between elderly/dependent persons and their family caregivers to manage intergenerational conflict and support continued care at home.
• Point Conseil Budget (PCB) Free, confidential budget diagnosis and advice for any household in Maine-et-Loire experiencing financial difficulty, delivered by trained budget advisors.
• Espace Parents (digital and educational parenting support) Workshops, talks, and conferences for parents on digital parenting, screen use, adolescent behavior, and family communication, including podcasts and cycle events.
• CLAS - Contrat Local d'Accompagnement à la Scolarité After-school workshops combining homework help, cultural and civic activities, and parental involvement for children in primary and secondary school, offered free to participating families.
• PAEJ - Point Accueil Écoute Jeunes Free, confidential listening, information, and orientation service for adolescents and young adults (and their parents) on topics such as family, school, work, and well-being.
• Habitat Inclusif - Résidences adaptées Adapted individual housing with shared services and an on-site animator for vulnerable adults, enabling independent living with a regulated residence fee.
• Service d'Information et de Formation des Familles Departmental service providing information, training, and events for families on rights, parenting, and family life, including conferences and themed cycles open to the general public and to member associations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18,945 families and persons supported (as of 31.12.2021)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Anjou ThéâtreminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 July 2026Partner in organizing theater workshops and respite activities for young caregivers aged 12-18 during a week-long event in July 2026 at Château du Plessis Macé.
• APF France HandicapcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2026Co-porting the 'Bus Solidaire Soline' mobile service initiative. APF France Handicap and UDAF 49 inaugurated the mobile bus on July 2, 2026, serving rural areas. The bus provides services including budget counseling, family mediation, caregiver support, parental support, youth support (J'NOVA, ITIA), and Handi-droits services.
• Département de Maine-et-LoirecoreOthers · 2 July 2026Departmental council partner in organizing young caregiver support events and financing social housing accompaniment. Coordinates departmental programming for annual National Caregivers Day.
• Compagnie La Belle ChuteminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Theater company providing drama workshops for young caregivers (12-18 years) during a week of collective workshops in July 2026.
• FNAT (Fédération Nationale des Associations Tutélaires)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2026Joint organizers of Semaine Nationale de la Protection Juridique des Majeurs (March 2-8, 2026). FNAT, Unaf, and Unapei form the Inter-fédération de la protection juridique des majeurs (IF-PJM).
• UnapeicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2026Joint organizers of Semaine Nationale de la Protection Juridique des Majeurs (March 2-8, 2026). Unapei represents parents and people with intellectual disabilities. Together with FNAT and Unaf forms IF-PJM.
• Point de ContactcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2026Partnership with Point de Contact to publish a practical guide helping parents protect their children online from illicit content. Unaf has been engaged in digital parenting issues for over 20 years.
• CAF (Caisse d'Allocations Familiales)coreOthersMain funder of MJAGBF (Mesure d'aide à la gestion du budget familial) service. Also partners on family budget counseling (Point conseil budget) and mediation services.
• MSA (Mutualité Sociale Agricole)coreOthersCo-funder of MJAGBF service alongside CAF. Provides social services for agricultural community members.
• Unaf (Union Nationale des Associations Familiales)coreOthersParent national organization of the Unaf-Udaf-Uraf network. UDAF 49 is the departmental branch. Unaf coordinates national advocacy, provides resources, and manages joint initiatives like barometer studies, parental digital resources (mon-enfant-et-les-ecrans.fr), and policy positions.
• CCAS (Centres Communaux d'Action Sociale)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner68 representation mandates in CCAS across Maine-et-Loire. CCAS orient families toward UDAF services including social housing accompaniment.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• UNIOPSS: National umbrella federation of private non-profit social and health organizations in France. Comparable as the institutional representative body for the same population of family and social-service non-profits that UDAF 49 operates within.
• UNAF - Union Nationale des Associations Familiales: National federation and parent organization of the UDAF network, coordinating advocacy and shared service infrastructure (PCB, DPF, ASLL) across all departmental UDAFs. Directly comparable as the umbrella entity for the same family-support mission UDAF 49 executes locally.
• Croix-Rouge française: Largest French humanitarian non-profit, operating comparable family aid, caregiver support, and social-action services at scale. Comparable as a broad social-services incumbent pursuing similar missions of vulnerability support, though with a much larger national footprint.
• Secours Catholique: Major French non-profit providing family and household budget support, including accompaniment for families in financial difficulty. Comparable in its budget-counseling and family-support mission, though organized nationally with diocesan branches rather than departmental UDAFs.

Direct peers

• APF France Handicap: Major French disability association and UDAF 49's co-operator on the Bus Solinaire Soline. Comparable as a national non-profit providing adapted housing, legal protection support, and rural outreach to vulnerable persons, often through departmental branches.
• UNAPEI: National federation representing parents of people with intellectual disabilities, co-organizer with UDAF 49 and FNAT of the Semaine Nationale de la Protection Juridique des Majeurs. Comparable as a federated non-profit delivering disability and family support services through departmental chapters.
• UDAF 75 - Paris: Paris departmental UDAF operating the same statutory family-support model (protection juridique, MJAGBF, mediation, PCB) under the same UNAF mandate. The closest direct peer given identical services, funding architecture, and regulatory role at departmental level.

Others

• France Bénévolat: National association promoting and supporting volunteer engagement in non-profits. Comparable as a peer only in the volunteer-mobilization dimension of UDAF 49's 194 affiliated associations, rather than direct service delivery.

Emerging players

• Emmaüs France: Federation of social enterprises focused on housing, inclusion, and accompaniment of vulnerable persons. Comparable in its social-housing accompaniment and adapted-living service lines that overlap with UDAF 49's Résidences Accueil and ASLL/AVDL programs.

Regional players

• UDAF 44 - Loire-Atlantique: UDAF for neighboring Loire-Atlantique department in the Pays de la Loire region, operating the same statutory model under UNAF. Direct peer at departmental level but serving a different territory, useful for cross-regional benchmarking.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mercipourlesfamilles
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/udaf-49

Compliance2 records

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Profiles2 records

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