What Děti úplňku does

Děti úplňku (legally Naděje pro děti úplňku, z. s.) is a Czech non-profit organization founded in 2017 that advocates for people with severe autism and intellectual disabilities and provides a portfolio of direct support, education, and residential services. Its core service lines are Homesharing (a volunteer-host shared-care model currently supporting roughly 25 families), Positive Behavioral Support (PBS) training and methodology for professionals and families, the Advocacy Support Center (CAP) launched in 2025 to navigate families through authorities, and the #netlum research initiative investigating antipsychotic and Androcur prescribing practices. In 2025 the organization opened Měšice 33, a model residential home for four adults in central Bohemia using PBS principles, and signed a cooperation memorandum with the Center for Community Work Central Bohemia (CPKP) to scale homesharing nationally.

The organization operates with a small team (11-50 employees) and uses a conventional non-technical stack: a WordPress website with Polylang translations and Complianz cookie compliance, Atlassian Jira Servicedesk for case management, and Google Analytics/Adsense for outreach. There is no proprietary software product; the differentiated assets are methodological (PBS framework, homesharing matching protocol, Dignified Life Manifesto) and research-driven (#netlum). Engagement is community-led through social media, monthly newsletters, public events, and earned media coverage, with a #netlum-related feature in Týdeník Respekt and Reportéři ČT.

Its business model is donation-driven: private donations, public grants, and foundation partnerships fund operations, with no fees charged for direct services to families. Revenue is not disclosed. Distribution is via direct field delivery (homesharing matching, CAP, Měšice 33) and enterprise-style training for professionals. The organization also conducts national-level advocacy, including via government working groups, and signed a 2025 strategic partnership with CPKP.

Name

Děti úplňku

Legal name

Naděje pro děti úplňku, z. s.

Website

https://detiuplnku.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Děti úplňku is a Czech non-profit founded in 2017 that advocates for people with severe autism and intellectual disabilities, delivering homesharing, PBS training, advocacy support, and a model residential home to families and professionals nationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Advocacy and Social Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Respite Care for Adults with Disabilities / Special Needs (HSABAGAI)

Keywords

• Disability advocacy services
• Autism support programs
• Positive behavioral support
• Shared care homesharing
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Praha

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Private Donations: Individual donors and the broader public contribute to support advocacy efforts, awareness campaigns, and direct family support services.
2. Public Grants: Funding from government sources and public institutions to support social service programs and advocacy activities.
3. Foundation Partnerships: Collaborations with foundations for specific projects, advocacy initiatives, and program development.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Děti úplňku is a non-profit organization that advocates for people with severe autism and intellectual disabilities and provides direct support, education, and shared-care services. Its core offerings include the Homesharing program (volunteer-based shared care), PBS (Positive Behavioral Support) training and methodology, and the CAP (Advocacy Support Center) for families navigating social and healthcare systems. The organization also runs the #netlum research initiative, education and training programs for professionals, and operates the Měšice33 model residential home.

Product overview

Děti úplňku is a non-profit advocacy organization offering a portfolio of social support services for people with autism and intellectual disabilities. The core offerings include Homesharing (volunteer-based shared care), PBS (Positive Behavior Support training and approach), and CAP (Advocacy Support Center providing multidisciplinary guidance). The organization also runs the #netlum initiative conducting research on psychiatric medication practices, publishes the Dignified Life Manifesto as an advocacy roadmap, and provides education/training programs for professionals and families. These services work together to provide advocacy, direct support, education, and systemic reform for the target population.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Homesharing: Shared care model connecting volunteer hosts with children and adults with autism and intellectual disabilities, providing respite for caregivers
• PBS (Positive Behavioral Support)
• #netlum
• CAP (Centrum advokační podpory)
• Manifest důstojného života

Products and services

• Homesharing Shared care program where volunteers from the public dedicate their free time to children and adults with autism and intellectual disabilities, providing new friendships for participants and respite for caregivers. Currently supports approximately 25 families.
• PBS (Positive Behavioral Support / Podpora pozitivního chování) An approach based on respect for human rights and understanding the behavior of people with intellectual disabilities who do not communicate in conventional ways. Aims to ensure dignified and quality life through behavioral support strategies.
• CAP (Centrum advokační podpory / Advocacy Support Center) Multidisciplinary team providing support to caregivers and people with disabilities in difficult situations. Guides families in dealings with authorities and services and helps them utilize available system options.
• #netlum Initiative Initiative for improving psychiatric care and changing the approach to medication of patients with intellectual disabilities. Includes research on antipsychotic and psychiatric drug prescription practices in the Czech Republic conducted in collaboration with Czech and British psychiatrists using national health registry data.
• Education and Training Programs PBS approach training for professionals and families, including courses, workshops, and seminars on behavior management, functional behavior assessment, and management of challenging behavior for special education teachers. Also offers self-advocacy education empowering individuals with autism and their families.
• Měšice33 Residential Home Model residential service for four adults with autism and intellectual disabilities using PBS principles, located in Měšice, central Bohemia. Provides homes with gardens and a quality living environment grounded in Positive Behavioral Support.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Centrum pro komunitní práci střední Čechy (CPKP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Signed memorandum of cooperation on October 1, 2025 for developing homesharing in the Czech Republic. Both organizations share values of respect, partnership, and safety. They collaborate on methodology development, quality assurance, advocacy, and PR activities. The partnership follows Irish cooperation model for homesharing organizations.
• PasserinvestminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 September 2025Provided spaces at Brumlovka center for a homesharing presentation event on September 23, 2025. The event was organized to reach potential new hosts for the homesharing program.
• TJ BohemiansminorOthersLent chalet accommodation for the homesharing weekend trip in Jizerky mountains in July 2025, enabling group activities for hosts, children, and adaptation guides.
• British and Czech PsychiatristscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on the #netlum research initiative investigating medication practices for people with intellectual disabilities. Czech and British psychiatrists worked together analyzing national health registry data.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Shared Lives Plus: Shared Lives Plus supports Shared Lives schemes that place people who need support, including people with learning disabilities and autism, with approved carers in community settings. It is the closest international analogue to Děti úplňku’s volunteer homesharing model, although it operates in the UK rather than the Czech Republic.
• United Response: United Response is a UK disability charity delivering personalized support, supported living, and community services for people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. Its supported-living and person-centered approach is comparable to Děti úplňku’s residential and homesharing services.
• Autism Together: Autism Together is a UK charity providing residential, supported-living, and community support for autistic adults, including people with complex needs. Its residential and community delivery and disability-specific focus make it a strong international analogue to Měšice33 and the organization’s family support model.
• L’Arche: L’Arche operates intentional communities and support services where people with intellectual disabilities live alongside assistants. It is a relevant residential and community analogue to Měšice33, though its international scope is not autism-specific.
• Dimensions: Dimensions is a UK nonprofit supporting people with learning disabilities and autism through personalized services, supported living, and community programs. Its disability focus and service-delivery model are relevant comparators for Děti úplňku’s family support, PBS education, and residential model.

Direct peers

• APLA: APLA is a Czech nonprofit focused on people with autism and their families, combining support, information, advocacy, and professional services. It is a direct domestic peer for Děti úplňku’s autism-focused family support and advocacy.
• Rytmus: Rytmus is a Czech organization providing person-centered support, employment, and social services for people with disabilities, including intellectual disabilities. Its target population and community-based service model overlap directly with Děti úplňku’s disability and PBS work.

Broad incumbents

• The National Autistic Society: The National Autistic Society is a large UK nonprofit providing autism support, education, campaigns, and services for autistic people and families. Its integrated service-and-advocacy model is comparable to Děti úplňku’s combined PBS, family support, and national advocacy.
• Naděje: Naděje is a Czech social-services nonprofit operating homes, community services, and support programs for people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups. It is a broader domestic incumbent whose service infrastructure and local relationships overlap with Děti úplňku’s social-service and residential offerings.

Others

• Autism-Europe: Autism-Europe is an umbrella organization representing people with autism and advocating for their rights across Europe. It is an advocacy and ecosystem peer rather than a direct service provider, but it is comparable to Děti úplňku’s #netlum research, policy work, and national advocacy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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