Fundació Llar Enric d'Ossó

Housing and support as young people build independence

Fundació Llar Enric d'Ossó is a Barcelona nonprofit providing housing, support, and guidance to young people who have been in government care or are experiencing vulnerability. Its goal is to help them become independent and build a future of their own.

Services and programs

• Housing for young people
• Social mentoring
• Transition-to-independence program
• Therapeutic support

Support includes education, emotional and social guidance, and help with employment and further training. The foundation says it follows the Proposta Educativa Teresiana educational approach.

Related organizations

The foundation is part of a network with two other initiatives:

• Centre Educatiu Esclat: A Barcelona nonprofit founded in 1978 in the Bellvitge neighborhood by Teresian sisters, students, and alumni. It supports schoolwork and provides personal guidance for children, teenagers, and young people experiencing vulnerability.
• SaóPrat: Founded in 2004 to support children, young people, and families at risk of exclusion in El Prat de Llobregat. It runs education, employment, recreation, and personal guidance programs. It is a shared initiative in which the Company of Saint Teresa of Jesus (the Teresians) holds a 33% ownership stake.

Location

34 Carretera del Prat, 6th floor, unit 1, 08038 Barcelona.

Contact

Email: info@llarenricdosso.org. The organization also lists esclat@esclat.org. It is on LinkedIn and Instagram.