Fundació Infància i Família

Every child’s right to a family

Fundació Infància i Família is a social-purpose organization in Catalonia working to uphold children’s and teens’ right to grow up in a family and home, whether their own or a foster family. Its work includes family support, foster care, equality and women’s rights, therapeutic support, and community programs.

Main services

• Foster care: Provides children and teens with a temporary family setting for emotional and educational support. Options include standard, emergency, and assessment placements, as well as the “El Niu dels Somnis” program.
• Therapeutic services: Comprehensive emotional and social support for children, families, and professionals, including psychological care.
• Barnahus: A safe, welcoming setting providing specialized, comprehensive care for children who have experienced sexual abuse.

Participation and volunteering

Ways to participate include volunteering, social mentoring, and joining a community action group. The foundation also has governance and oversight bodies, including ethics and equality commissions and a committee focused on respectful treatment and child protection.

International work

The foundation takes part in international initiatives and hosts visiting delegations interested in the Barnahus model, including groups from Moldova and REDIM in Mexico. It has also received a grant from the Girona Provincial Council to develop a proposal for the European Union’s Erasmus+ KA2 program.

Transparency

The foundation publishes annual reports and provides information about its privacy policy, legal notice, and cookie policy.

Contact

Information about services, job openings, and ways to collaborate is available through the foundation’s website.