Fondation Officielle de la Jeunesse (FOJ)

Welcome to FOJ

Helping young people and supporting families

The Official Youth Foundation (FOJ) aims to promote the psychosocial development of children, adolescents, and young people in difficulty, in collaboration with parents and partner institutions.

Bound by a service contract with the State of Geneva, the FOJ is committed to defending the interests and safety of children. Serving families in the canton, it works in four main areas: child welfare, emergency care, family support, and preparation for independence.

 

Building entrance: door B

 

FOYERS

L'Aubépine

Rue de l'Aubépine 17 - 1205 Geneva - 022 309 58 38

Blue Sky

Chemin de Gilly 40 - 1212 Grand-Lancy - 022 309 56 48

La Calanque

Route du Grand-Lancy 161 - 1213 Onex - 022 309 56 93

Centre Le Pont

Place de l'Octroi 11 - 1227 Carouge - 022 309 57 63

Chalet Savigny

Chemin de la Montagne 53 - 1224 Chênes-Bougeries - 022 309 56 04

Les Chouettes

Chemin de Gilly 40 - 1212 Grand-Lancy - 022 309 56 53

Les Ecureuils Doret

Chemin des Ecureuils-Doret 7 - 1245 Collonge-Bellerive - 022 309 56 08

Les Ecureuils Guéry

Chemin de Sous-Caran 37 - 1245 Collonge-Bellerive - 022 309 56 13

L'Escale

Chemin de Gilly 40 - 1212 Grand-Lancy - 022 309 56 58

L'Etape

Chemin de Gilly 40 - 1212 Grand-Lancy - 022 309 56 63

La Ferme

Chemin de la Paumière 20 - 1231 Conches - 022 309 56 23

Grand-Saconnex

Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 15 - 1218 Grand-Saconnex - 022 309 57 43

Maison Kelas

Chemin des Chênes 17 - 1294 Genthod - 022 309 57 48

Maison OBB

Chemin de Gilly 40 - 1212 Grand-Lancy - 022 309 56 98

L'Odyssée

Chemin de Gilly 40 - 1212 Grand-Lancy - 022 309 56 73

Le Pertuis

Route du Grand-Lancy 161 - 1213 Onex - 022 309 57 28

Piccolo

Route du Grand-Lancy 161 - 1213 Onex - 022 309 57 33

Maison de Pierre-Grise

Chemin des Chênes 15 - 1294 Genthod - 022 309 57 53

Les Plumes

Chemin de la Paumière 20 - 1231 Conches - 022 309 56 28

Point Rencontre

Rue des Charmilles 26 - 1203 Geneva - 022 309 57 73

La Pommière

Chemin de la Paumière 20 - 1231 Conches - 022 309 56 33

Les Pontets

Chemin des Pontets 23 - 1212 Grand-Lancy - 022 309 56 78

Maison Sous-Balme

Chemin de Sous-Balme 53 - 1255 Veyrier - 022 309 56 38

La Spirale

Chemin de Gilly 40 - 1212 Grand-Lancy - 022 309 56 83

Le Toucan

Route du Grand-Lancy 161 - 1213 Onex - 022 309 57 38

Villa Rigaud

Chemin de la Gradelle 74 - 1224 Chênes-Bougeries - 022 309 56 43

Maison Yamba

Chemin de Gilly 40 - 1212 Grand-Lancy - 022 309 56 68

SeyMNAz Home

Chemin Désiré 3 - 1203 Geneva - 022 309 58 03

Olaïa House

Chemin des Beaux-Champs 7 - 1234 Vessy - 022 309 58 28

Maison Gaïa

Chemin des Beaux-Champs 7 - 1234 Vessy - 022 309 58 29

Maison Solem

17 Avenue de Joli-Mont - 1209 Geneva - 022 309 58 23

Villa Helia

50 chemin de Gilly - 1212 Grand-Lancy - 022 309 57 58

Maison Welina

Chemin Désiré 3 - 1203 Geneva - 022 309 58 10

Dora House

Route du Grand-Lancy 159 - 1213 Onex - 022 309 58 30

Villa Helia

50 chemin de Gilly - 1212 Grand-Lancy - 022 309 57 58

 

RESIDENCES

Pont-Rouge

Rampe du Pont-Rouge 4 - 1213 Petit-Lancy - 022 309 57 22

Village-Suisse

Rue du Village-Suisse 3 - 1205 Geneva - 022 309 57 67

Le Voltaire

Rue Voltaire 9 - 1201 Geneva - 022 309 57 68

Les Zapparts

Route du Grand-Lancy 161 - 1213 Onex - 022 309 56 16

 

EXTERNAT

FOJ workshops

Route du Grand-Lancy 163 - 1213 Onex - 022 309 56 88

 

OUTPATIENT SERVICES

AEMO

L'Ancienne-Route 74 - 1218 Grand-Saconnex - 022 309 57 87

APMF

L'Ancienne-Route 74 - 1218 Grand-Saconnex - 022 309 57 82

 

Child welfare

With child protection as its primary mission, FOJ offers children, adolescents, and young adults a safe and harmonious environment, while promoting their physical, psychological, cognitive, social, and relational development.

The semi-communal living experience offered by FOJ's educational homes significantly helps children and adolescents find their place in their families and in society, as well as develop their civic spirit and sense of responsibility.

With the child's consent and active participation, educators systematically put in place an individualized, personalized, and realistic support plan. In their daily work, the educational team at the homes emphasizes the rights and duties of young people, as well as their responsibilities and their ability to build a plan for their future.

Within the legal framework established by federal and cantonal law and by current judicial decisions, families and partners are invited to participate together in this plan.

 

Emergency accommodation

Emergency shelters are safe and protective places for children and adolescents in crisis situations that require temporary separation from their natural environment, as decided by the Child Protection Service or a judicial authority. This is particularly the case for victims of domestic and family violence and alleged perpetrators.

What do we mean by "crisis"? Every life is marked by periods that can lead to crises. These are characterized by states of disruption, accompanied by anxiety, sometimes violence, but always suffering, whether predictable or not.

The repetition and intensification of these periods can lead to intervention or even emergency shelter. The latter is often very useful, as a period of crisis is a particularly favorable time to begin a process of change.

The mission of FOJ emergency shelters is to support young people and their families in growing enough to enable them to return home as soon as possible. Throughout the support period, the educational teams ensure that the child's basic needs are met, while promoting ties with their family and continuing their education.

If the process requires more time, educators may consider placing the child in another medium- or long-term care facility.

 

Support for families

Both in residential care homes and in the context of home-based work, support for families is a cornerstone of the FOJ's educational work. In order to rebuild a situation in which everyone can play their part and assume their responsibilities, parent-child bonds, relationships, and contact are encouraged as much as possible.

Support for families should be seen as a partnership between parents and professionals. The educational team informs, consults, and solicits families at every stage of the process, in a spirit of respect and non-judgment. Parents are considered to be the driving force behind the joint project. They are by no means passive beneficiaries of FOJ services, but rather key players in building a better future for their families.  

 

Preparing for independence

One of the FOJ's missions isto help young people reach adulthood and become independent. To this end, the Foundation provides young people with several shared apartments and studio apartments in residences.

These residences welcome non-university students, apprentices, and young workers with low incomes who are pursuing their professional careers in a place conducive to their plans. They benefit from individualized support from the responsible educator, who emphasizes self-discipline and responsibility on a daily basis, both for oneself and towards others.

Experiencing communal living in an atmosphere of civility, respect, and tolerance is a key benefit of shared housing, in addition to learning how to manage daily life and oneself. Young people learn this on a daily basis, particularly when using the common areas.