Parents' association
in Switzerland

Verein Arbeitsgruppe Jugend und Familie

Einsiedeln · Since 2011 · 11–20 empl.

Verein Arbeitsgruppe Jugend und Familie supports families facing financial or personal hardship through food assistance, direct aid, household help, debt counselling and family holidays. It also advocates for family-friendly policies and the protection of Christian values.

nidofam GmbH

Zurich · Since 2013 · 11–20 empl.

nidofam GmbH provides socio-educational family support for families facing difficult circumstances. Its services include help with parenting and daily routines, youth coaching, supervised family visits and assessments.

Verein Sozialpädagogische Familienbegleitung Baselland

Liestal · Since 2013 · 21–50 empl.

Verein Sozialpädagogische Familienbegleitung Baselland is a non-profit association that provides social-pedagogical support to families in their everyday lives and helps parents strengthen their parenting and practical skills. Its services also include parenting courses, support with child contact arrangements, and a programme for families experiencing high-conflict separations.

Verein Robi-Spiel-Aktionen Basel

Basel · Since 2013 · 11–20 empl.

Verein Robi-Spiel-Aktionen Basel provides open child and youth work, including educationally supervised playgrounds, play activities and holiday programmes. The association also runs day-care programmes and lunch services and lends play equipment.

Timun GmbH

Rheinfelden · Since 2014 · 1–10 empl.

The core activity of Timun GmbH is Social Pedagogical Family Support (SPF), a service of the Swiss Child and Youth Welfare. This includes supporting families in coping with problem situations, ensuring and promoting the well-being of children, as well as conducting social pedagogical child welfare assessments.

jakob-spf GmbH

Reinach Bl · Since 2014 · 1–10 empl.

The core activity of Jakob-SPF is socio-pedagogical family accompaniment, particularly accompanying families with children and adolescents in crisis situations. The company offers individual counseling and support to help families in difficult situations and strengthen their resources.

Scoss Beratungen GmbH

Riedholz · Since 2015 · 11–20 empl.

Scoss Beratungen GmbH provides socio-educational support and counselling for families with children and adolescents. Its services include family support, guidance for caregivers of preschool children, supervised contact visits, and supported living for young adults.

PaMaKi simply parenting GmbH

Biel/Bienne · Since 2016 · 1–10 empl.

PaMaKi simply parenting GmbH provides socio-educational support for families and individual support during child visitation contacts. Its services help families address parenting difficulties, conflicts and everyday challenges, while strengthening parental skills and family resources.

BERSAMA SpF GmbH

Uetliburg Sg · Since 2016 · 1–10 empl.

BERSAMA SpF GmbH provides social-pedagogical family support and conducts SpF assessments; other services include individually accompanied visitation/handovers, early intervention and translation services.

SoC im Fokus GmbH

Belp · Since 2017 · 11–20 empl.

The core activity of SoC im Fokus GmbH is socio-pedagogical family accompaniment, systemic and pedagogical consulting and accompaniment, as well as focusing consulting. The company thus offers services in the field of social work and consulting, particularly for families and individuals who require support in coping with crises or challenges.

Stiftung Fokus Familie

Lucerne · Since 2017 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung Fokus Familie supports disadvantaged families in Switzerland, primarily in Central Switzerland, through individual counselling and financial and social assistance. Its activities include outings, support for children’s leisure activities, and cooking courses that help families prepare balanced meals on a limited budget.

Frühchen & Neokinder Schweiz GmbH

Ittigen · Since 2023 · 51–100 empl.

Frühchen & Neokinder Schweiz GmbH supports children born prematurely or ill, their parents and relatives, and professionals in medical and social settings. It provides reliable information and support services, promotes exchange among affected families, and represents their needs while raising awareness of pregnancy-related prevention.

SPF Mobilis GmbH

Bern · Since 2020 · 1–10 empl.

SPF Mobilis GmbH provides outpatient socio-educational support for families based on the SIT model, helping parents develop solutions to challenging family situations. Its services also include individual support with exercising visitation rights and parent coaching.

Mandatsführung Sacher GmbH

Liestal · Since 2020 · 1–10 empl.

Mandatsführung Sacher GmbH provides guardianship services for children and adults on behalf of the child and adult protection authority. It also conducts assessments following reports of potential risk to a person’s welfare.

Fondation Kiko

Lausanne · Since 2011 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(2)

Fondation Kiko provides holiday stays for school-aged children aged 9 to 12 whose parents cannot afford to send them on vacation. Stays last up to one week and take place at the Le Flonzaley site (Puidoux); the foundation’s chalet is also available for private rental with rates published on the website.

Hilfsverein Ennenda

Ennenda · Since 2014 · 1–10 empl.

The company's core activity is to provide spaces and offers for social and cultural activities, particularly for families and associations. This includes renting rooms for events, organizing events and providing play and craft offers. The Hilfsverein Ennenda acts as a non-profit organization that is committed to promoting social and cultural activities in the municipality.

Associazione Kreiamoci

Pregassona · Since 2010 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(5)

The core activity of KreiShop is the development, manufacture and sale of educational toys and materials for children, particularly in the field of early childhood education and development. The company offers a wide range of products, including wooden toys, Montessori materials, puzzles, games, books and other educational resources aimed at promoting the cognitive, motor and social development of children.

SPF - Impuls GmbH

Zurich · Since 2023 · 11–20 empl.

The core activity of SPF-Impuls GmbH is to provide socio-pedagogical services for families and young people, particularly in the areas of family counseling, socio-pedagogical family work, assessment of the child's well-being, accompanied visitation rights, youth counseling and coaching.

Wochenbettfee GmbH

Köniz · Since 2023 · 1–10 empl.

Wochenbettfee GmbH supports families during the postnatal period and the first weeks after birth with household assistance. Its staff help with tasks including shopping, cooking, housework, laundry, ironing and childcare.

Fondation Margherita

Crans-Montana · Since 2022 · 1–10 empl.

Inspira GmbH

Weinfelden · Since 2006 · 11–20 empl.·3.0(5)

The core activity of Inspira is to advise and support individuals in personal concerns and challenging life situations. This includes, among other things, emergency counseling, youth and child counseling, parent counseling, and adult counseling. The company offers its services in various regions of Switzerland, particularly in the cantons of Thurgau, St. Gallen, Grisons, and Schaffhausen.

Jugend-Office GmbH

Zurich · Since 2020 · 1–10 empl.·4.0(4)

The company provides socio-pedagogical services, particularly in the areas of family accompaniment, youth coaching, visit accompaniment and social accompaniment. The core activity consists of supporting and accompanying families and young people in difficult life situations to promote their autonomy and independence.

HELP! For Families

Basel · Since 2021 · 21–50 empl.·2.7(3)

The company's core activity is the socio-pedagogical support and accompaniment of families, particularly those in difficult life situations. This includes offers such as socio-pedagogical family accompaniment, youth coaching, transcultural family accompaniment, mentorship and creative accompaniment services. The company aims to strengthen families in their development, promote their resilience and enable their participation in society.

mea via Begleitungen GmbH

Arbon · Since 2023 · 1–10 empl.·4.7(3)

The core activity of mea via Begleitungen GmbH is the provision of social services such as ambulatory socio-pedagogical individual and family accompaniment for children, adolescents, young adults and families, as well as the implementation of visitation and transfer accompaniments.

COMITANTE - Wüthrich Beratung & Mediation

Nänikon · Since 2023 · 1–10 empl.

The core activity of R.F. Wüthrich Consulting - comitante is socio-pedagogical family accompaniment, youth coaching and counseling, particularly in the field of child, youth and family welfare. The company offers mobile youth and family assistance, socio-pedagogical individual and family accompaniment, accompaniment of young people, family and educational counseling, as well as emergency contact and immediate assistance.

Mobile Familienberatung mfb GmbH

Zurich · Since 2011 · 11–20 empl.·2.3(6)

The company's core activity is social work with families and young people, particularly family accompaniment, stabilization and activation, as well as intensive assessment and youth coaching. The company offers various services to support families in difficult situations and improve their living situation. This also includes specialized offers such as accompaniment to visits, reintegration and Care-Leaver programs.

adesso - Soziale Arbeit in der Familie GmbH

Olten · Since 2016 · 21–50 empl.·2.8(14)

adesso - Soziale Arbeit in der Familie GmbH provides social services in child and adult protection and family counselling. Its services include assessments for authorities and courts, guardianship mandates, socio-educational family support and supervised contact visits.

Drehpunkt - Familienberatung GmbH

Grosshöchstetten · Since 2025 · 1–10 empl.

Drehpunkt - Familienberatung GmbH provides social-pedagogical counselling and support for children, young people and families facing challenging circumstances. Its services include family counselling and support, assistance with contact arrangements, and social-diagnostic assessments related to child protection.

Rosmarie Zaugg Stiftung

Zug · Since 2025 · 1–10 empl.

Rosmarie Zaugg Stiftung is a charitable foundation that promotes and provides financial support to preschool-age children and their families. Its activities focus on Central Switzerland.

Stiftung Kinderhaus Arbon

Arbon · Since 2025 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung Kinderhaus Arbon provides day care for babies and young children until they start kindergarten. Its services include a dedicated baby group and mixed-age groups, with care and learning activities guided by an educational concept that includes projects, free play and time outdoors.

Accanto

Zurich · Since 2025 · 1–10 empl.

Accanto is an association that supports people caring for and assisting relatives. It offers individual guidance, coaching, seminars, bereavement support and opportunities to connect, as well as awareness-raising and training formats for healthcare institutions and businesses.

Sozialpädagogische Familienbegleitung Seeland GmbH

Lyss · Since 2008 · 1–10 empl.·1.0(2)

Sozialpädagogische Familienbegleitung Seeland GmbH provides socio-educational support to families facing difficult life situations. Its services also include support for foster placements and supervised contact between children and parents living separately.

Verein für Kinder(t)räume

Niederdorf · Since 2025 · 1–10 empl.

Verein für Kinder(t)räume offers indoor, farm and nature playgroups for children, as well as a lunch service. Through free play and activities involving movement, music and creativity, it supports children’s development and abilities.

Familybalance GmbH

Herisau · Since 2014 · 1–10 empl.·1.0(1)

The core activity of the company "Family Balance" is to support and accompany families, children and adolescents in various life situations, particularly in coping with challenges and crises.

L'Atelier des familles

Meyrin · Since 2025 · 1–10 empl.

L'Atelier des familles is a non-profit association that offers workshops for children, teenagers, parents, and families. It provides regular activities, parent cafés, individual support, and tailored sessions for schools, daycare centres, and community venues.

Wir in der Schweiz

Küssnacht Am Rigi · Since 2025 · 1–10 empl.

Wir in der Schweiz is an association that supports Poles and other foreigners with integration and education. It also promotes the Polish community, organizes events, and produces media and information projects.

Association Arcoíris

Ecublens Vd · Since 2025 · 1–10 empl.

Association Arcoíris is a non-profit organization that provides tailored tutoring and school support for children and young people with neurodivergent profiles or learning difficulties. Its activities are partly financed through public subsidies and private donations.

familycare köniz GmbH

Liebefeld · Since 2020 · 1–10 empl.·3.0(5)