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Division 87

Other social work activities with accommodation

This category includes social assistance activities that also provide accommodation, but which do not fall under other specific divisions. Essentially, we are talking about social residential units, such as rehabilitation centers for addictions, shelters for victims of violence, or homes for the homeless. The main purpose is to provide a protected environment and temporary or long-term social support.

Included Activities & Applicability

  • ✅ Rehabilitation centers for persons with addictions
  • ✅ Crisis centers and shelters for victims of domestic violence
  • ✅ Homes for the homeless
  • ✅ Temporary shelters for refugees and migrants
  • ✅ Care centers for persons with physical or mental disabilities
  • ✅ Residential units for the elderly (without continuous medical care)
  • ✅ Centers for mothers with children in difficulty

Excluded Activities & Restrictions

  • ❌ Continuous medical care activities (code 86)
  • ❌ Day centers without accommodation (code 88)
  • ❌ Orphanages and children's homes (code 87.10)
  • ❌ Family placement activities (code 87.10)
  • ❌ Centers for severely disabled persons (code 87.20)
  • ❌ Animal shelters

Subordinate Structure

871 Activities of medical care centers
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8710 Activities of medical care centres
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872 Activities of mental recovery and detoxification centers
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8720 Activities of mental recovery and detoxification centers, excluding hospitals
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873 Activities of nursing homes and homes for persons with disabilities
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8730 Activities of nursing homes and residential care facilities for the elderly and persons with disabilities who are unable to care for themselves
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879 Other social work activities with accommodation n.e.c.
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8791 Intermediation activities for home care services
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8799 Other social assistance activities with accommodation n.e.c.
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Detailed Analysis & Commercial Insights

Overview of CAEN 8790 - Other Social Work Activities with Accommodation

Romania faces significant social challenges, and the CAEN 87 division plays a crucial role in ensuring a minimum of safety for vulnerable people. It includes a wide range of residential services that provide accommodation and social support, without involving continuous medical care. From rehabilitation centers for addictions to shelters for victims of domestic violence, these units respond to urgent societal needs.

From a macroeconomic perspective, the social work with accommodation sector has experienced slow but steady growth over the past decade, driven by European funding and increased awareness of social issues. However, entrepreneurs operating here face major challenges: excessive bureaucracy for accreditation, chronic underfunding, lack of qualified staff, and high turnover of beneficiaries. Although demand is growing, especially in large urban areas, financial sustainability remains a problem, as many centers rely on contracts with local authorities or donations.

The evolution of the niche shows a trend towards specialization and professionalization, with the emergence of private centers offering higher quality services. However, the lack of uniform regulation and clear quality standards leads to large discrepancies between providers. In the long term, digitalization of administrative processes and public-private partnerships could help streamline this vital sector for Romania's social cohesion.