centre de jour d'integration et d'epanouissement liegeois

What centre de jour d'integration et d'epanouissement liegeois does

CEJIEL (Centre de Jour d'Intégration et d'Épanouissement Liégeois) is a Belgian non-profit ASBL founded in 1977 by Dr. Yvette Monard to provide day services for adults aged 18–65 with intellectual disabilities. The organization operates a day center licensed for approximately 50 beneficiaries, headquartered at Quai de Rome 19-21 in Liège, and runs three coordinated structures: the original CEJIEL day center, the HEBERLIE residential service (operated since 1984, AWIPH SAPS-recognized), and the CEJOLI day service (a separate ASBL created in 2004 in Saint-Nicolas).

Its service model is built on a documented "Approche Positive" (Positive Approach) pedagogical framework, combining daytime activities, residential care, and community integration. The organization has cultivated an embedded local ecosystem of partners including the Opéra Royal de Liège, local schools, cooperative financiers (Cera.coop), and agricultural networks (Accueil Champêtre Wallonie), evidenced by a 2024 calendar photography project and crac-noix cooperative operation.

CEJIEL's business model is government-subsidized social service delivery: revenue flows from AVIQ (Agence pour une Vie de Qualité) through Fonds 81 per-capita day-rate payments, supplemented by in-kind corporate philanthropy such as a 2023 computer equipment donation from EVS Broadcast Equipment and Sprimoglass. There is no proprietary technology platform; operations are staff-intensive and capacity-constrained by regulatory licensing rather than market demand.

Name

centre de jour d'integration et d'epanouissement liegeois

Legal name

ASBL CEJIEL

Website

https://cejiel.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CEJIEL is a Belgian non-profit ASBL founded in 1977 that runs licensed day and residential services for adults with intellectual disabilities in the Liège region, operating across three structures (CEJIEL, HEBERLIE, CEJOLI) funded primarily by AVIQ public subsidies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Day Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Recreational Outings, Community Participation & Mobility Support (Non-Clinical) (HSABAAAI), Housing Transition & Supported Living Navigation (EDAKANAK)

Keywords

• Disability day services
• Adult social integration
• Intellectual disability programs
• Special needs day care
• Nonprofit disability care

Headquarters

HQ city

Liège

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Subsidies (Fonds 81 / AVIQ): CEJIEL is recognized and subsidized by the Fonds 81 and AVIQ (Agence pour une Vie de Qualité, Walloon health agency), providing core operational funding as a service d'accueil de jour (day reception service) for adults with disabilities.
2. Donations and Legacies: The organization accepts financial donations and legacies from individuals and organizations. Donors receiving attestations for donations of 40 euros or more benefit from tax deductibility in Belgium.
3. Donations from Corporate Partners: Corporate partners such as EVS, Sprimoglass, and others provide material donations (e.g., IT equipment) that support operational capabilities.
4. Merchandise Sales (Calendars): CEJIEL sells promotional merchandise including calendars (A4 format at 15 euros, A3 format at 20 euros) to generate supplementary revenue for activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ASBL CEJIEL operates a government-recognized and subsidized day reception service (Service d'Accueil de Jour pour Adultes) for adults aged 18-65 with intellectual disabilities in Liège, Belgium. The center offers a broad palette of activities including workshops (painting, mosaic, photography, multimedia), sports and Special Olympics participation, cultural outings, and vocational inclusion projects (cafeteria service at CFEL school, opera figuration at Opéra Royal de Wallonie) to preserve social links, foster autonomy, and support personal development. Related services include residential housing through HEBERLIE and additional day care through CEJOLI.

Product overview

CEJIEL (Centre de Jour d'Intégration et d'Épanouissement Liégeois) is an ASBL providing day care services for adults with intellectual disabilities (aged 18-65). The organization operates three main structures: CEJIEL (day care at Quai de Rome, capacity 50), HEBERLIE (residential housing with multiple addresses), and CEJOLI (additional day care facilities in Saint-Nicolas and Liège). Together they offer a comprehensive program of social integration activities including workshops (painting, mosaic, photography, multimedia), sports, cultural activities, and vocational training, all aimed at preserving social bonds, fostering autonomy, and personal development within the community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HEBERLIE: Residential housing service for adults with disabilities in Liège, recognized by AVIQ as a Partially Subsidized Approved Service (SAPS).
• Cejoli

Products and services

• CEJIEL Day Service (SAJA - Service d'Accueil de Jour pour Adultes)
• HEBERLIE Residential Housing (Hébergement Liégeois)
• CEJOLI Day Care (Foyer de jour pour handicapés)
• Activities and Inclusion Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 50 adults with disabilities served daily at full capacity
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Ecole Les RivageoisminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 October 2024Local school collaborating on the 2025 calendar photography project, contributing to community integration initiatives.
• Cafés de la Gare des GuilleminsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 October 2024Local cafes at Guillemins station participating in the 2025 calendar photography project.
• Accueil Champêtre WallonieminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 October 2024Rural hospitality network collaborating on the Crac-noix project with CEJIEL.
• Wallonie (Walloon Government)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government providing operational subsidies and regulatory oversight for disability services. CEJIEL is recognized and subsidized through AVIQ under Walloon health and social policy.
• AVIQ (Agence pour une Vie de Qualité)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWalloon agency responsible for health, well-being, and disability policy. Recognizes and subsidizes CEJIEL as a certified day service (MAH 180).
• Province de LiègecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial government providing pedagogical and financial support for CEJIEL's mission to serve adults with disabilities.
• Ville de LiègecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Liège providing institutional support and participating in joint projects such as art exhibitions and cultural events.
• CPAS de Liège (Public Social Action Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic social welfare institution collaborating with CEJIEL on social integration services for adults with disabilities.
• FSE (Fédération des Syndicats de l'Enseignement)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeaching federation providing pedagogical support and educational resources for CEJIEL's activities.
• Opéra Royal de LiègecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoyal Opera of Wallonia partnering with CEJIEL for a 10+ year initiative allowing users to participate as extras in opera productions, promoting cultural inclusion.
• CejolicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated ASBL providing residential services and day care (foyer de jour) at multiple locations (Château Saint-Nicolas, Habitat collectif Liège). Shares the CEJIEL mission in the broader Heberlie-Cejoli-Cejiel group.
• CAP48 (RTBF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccessibility service of Belgian Francophone broadcaster RTBF supporting CEJIEL projects and visibility.
• Ecole La Glandée (Seraing)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialized school for autistic children where CEJIEL users serve as group leaders for donkey carriage activities, one day per week.
• Ferme de TrasensterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFarm venue where CEJIEL users welcome other people with and without disabilities as part of the Médiânes project.
• CFEL School CafeteriaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution where CEJIEL users are included in cafeteria operations, making sandwiches, soups, and serving students twice weekly.
• Cap48coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccessibility and disability awareness initiative of RTBF (Belgian Francophone broadcaster) providing support to CEJIEL.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• L'Arche International: International federation of communities supporting people with intellectual disabilities through residential homes, day programs, and workshops — directly comparable in mission, population served, and non-profit community model.
• Les Papillons Blancs: Federation of French non-profit associations serving children and adults with intellectual disabilities via day centers, residential homes, and vocational workshops — highly comparable in service mix and beneficiary population.
• Inclusion Europe: European federation of associations advocating for and supporting people with intellectual disabilities across 40+ countries — comparable in mission, beneficiary focus, and advocacy for inclusive day/community services.

Others

• Special Olympics Belgium: Belgian non-profit providing sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities — comparable beneficiary population and community inclusion ethos, but a sport-focused rather than day-care service model.
• Cap48 (RTBF): RTBF's disability-awareness and fundraising initiative supporting Belgian disability organisations — comparable in beneficiary population and Belgian non-profit ecosystem, though operating as a media/fundraising entity rather than direct service provider.

Broad incumbents

• Orpea: Major European operator of residential care facilities and home-care services for elderly and disabled individuals — comparable in service category but operates at significantly larger scale across multiple European countries.
• Korian: Large European provider of long-term care, assisted living, and home-care services across multiple countries — comparable in care category for vulnerable populations but with a much broader, pan-European footprint.
• DomusVi: European operator of residential care homes and day services for elderly and dependent persons — overlaps with CEJIEL's day-care and residential service mix but at greater scale and broader scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cejiel.saja.1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cejiel

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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