National cooperation

Fontænehusene Denmark (foundation)
1999 was Fontænehusene Denmark created. The Fund is managed by a board consisting of up to 12 people.

Foundation President elected by the Board upon recommendation of the Board.

Five members are elected directly by the houses of leaders, members and staff. At least two for clubhouse members.

One member appointed by the Ministry of Social Affairs.

One member represents the local support groups.

The Board may designate from 1 to 4 persons shall be liable to contribute significantly to achieving the fund's goal.

The foundation aims:

• to take initiatives regarding clubhouse model's use and growth.

• to help qualify the clubhouse model's working methods, including: through research.

• to promote the nationwide collaboration between clubhouses.

Responsibilities in the fund level:

• Education Group

• Establishment of new clubhouses

• Danish training

• Evaluation and Research

• congress

Danish training program:
The Danish club house offers a modular training, financed by Fontænehusene Denmark. The five modules are:

· International Guidelines

· The work-life

· Transitional Work and other labor-related work

· Management and Administration. National / International work

· Offers for young people and offer support in training

Each module lasts one week. Creating an action plan, and you receive a diploma.

The purpose is:

· To provide knowledge about the Fountain House model and discuss how you can implement it into Danish club houses and thereby raise the quality

· To focus and analyze their own everyday

· To create greater involvement in clubhouses

· To learn about other clubhouses 

· To prepare for participation in international training

The courses are residential courses, and there can be maximum of 8 participants each. teams. All clubhouses can sign up as a training place, depending on resources and capabilities. Basically, participants follow the life of the clubhouse. Teaching is organized by the participants targets and expectations, that is sent 14 days before the course begins.

Evaluation and research:

Fontænehusene Denmark performs in the period 2010 and 2011 in cooperation with the Danish Pedagogical University a study and evaluation work.

The goal of the study is to undertake a systematic description and documentation of "effect" of efforts focusing on strengthening members 'quality of life and to identify good practice in club houses' social and educational interventions.

Congress
Once annually held a 2-day congress in Svendborg involving Fontænehusene Denmark and all clubhouses. At the national meeting  experiences and ideas for development are exchanged. Current projects are presented and current issues are discussed.