Im’pactes
Supporting children and young people on the path to equal opportunities
Context
400 000
children in France benefit from child protection services
2/3
children supported by Child Welfare Services experience educational delay upon entering 6th grade
20 years
of life expectancy may be lost by children exposed to severe violence without early intervention and appropriate care.
The partner organisation
Im’pactes supports children and young people in the care of Child Welfare Services, especially the most vulnerable. The organisation works to promote access to healthcare, education, culture and social inclusion.
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The initiative supported by the Valérie Messika Foundation
The Valérie Messika Foundation works alongside Im’pactes to strengthen child protection and promote equal opportunities, notably through awareness-raising and mentoring initiatives.
In 2026, the Foundation supports young adults leaving the child protection system on their path towards independence by funding education and settlement grants in the Paris region.
IMPACT IN NUMBERS
8
Messika employees participating in the mentoring program in 2026
25
grants funded to support young adults on their path towards independence in 2026