Associação de Solidariedade Social de Bairros “Os Cucos” is a nonprofit public-benefit social solidarity institution founded on 15 March 1999. Based in Bairros, Portugal, it supports children and young people, newly formed families, and older people, with a particular focus on childhood and community development.

Its services include a nursery, family support and extended-hours provision, a Centre for Leisure Activities (CATL), and curriculum-enrichment activities. The association aims to help children develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally, while respecting each child’s individual pace of development. Its work is guided by a commitment to solidarity, creativity, innovation, and service quality, with attention to the needs of vulnerable people.

Os Cucos seeks to anticipate community needs and improve its services through the involvement of its staff and leadership. It also pursues a quality-management system for its nursery provision, intended to support effective, legally compliant services and continuous improvement. The association publishes institutional and financial documents, internal regulations, and activity plans, reflecting its focus on accountability and organized community support.