MAISON DES FAMILLES MONTDIDIER

Apprentis d’Auteuil is a Catholic Foundation, which was founded in 1866, and is recognized since 1929 by the French State as a foundation of public utility, acting in close proximity to children, young people and their families in vulnerable situations in more than 240 services in France. The Foundation’s goal is to give every young person, of any geographical, cultural and social origin, the chance of receiving a good education and training, enabling him or her to find their place in society, helping them directly and supporting their family. Over 150 years, Apprentis d’Auteuil has constantly evolved to meet the challenges of the times and prevent exclusion. Every day, over 7.000 employees and as many volunteers, including 1.000 who are regular volunteers, support over 30.000 young people and their families. The organisation operates in the fields of child protection, education (fighting school dropout rates), training and insertion programs, and support to families (to preserve the quality of the family relationship and preventing the occurrence of major difficulties.) “La Maison des Familles” (MDF) in Montdidier is part of this field of activity. It is a place of welcome, mutual aid and sharing, of reflection on parenthood. It is aimed for all families and their children who feel isolated in their difficulties. Two salaried staff and a dozen volunteers welcome and support around 55 families each year, i.e. around 140 people (70 adults and 70 children).