OCJ Kids

What OCJ Kids does

OCJ Kids is a Phoenix-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in October 2005 by Gary Webb and Tamara Webb to serve foster and at-risk children in Arizona. The organization operates a portfolio of programs spanning the full foster care lifecycle: emergency removal resources provided in partnership with Arizona's Department of Child Safety (DCS), group home support across 160+ partner facilities, mentorship programs, aged-out youth services, and signature annual events including Tools 4 Success (back-to-school supplies), One Bright Star (Christmas bowling event), the Adulting Summit (workforce preparation), the Summer Enrichment Program, and the As Good As Gold Gala. OCJ Kids also partners with Child Welfare officials in Oregon, South Texas, Mississippi, and Louisiana, and maintains a Tucson regional office.

The organization has no proprietary technology platform; its infrastructure is operational, comprising a website, social media channels (Facebook and Instagram @ocjkidsaz), a no-fee credit card donation platform via EC70, and event logistics. In recent years, OCJ Kids has expanded its surface into monetizable training IP through Success Membership ($197/year) and Advanced Membership ($397/year), which grant external practitioners access to InterAct Trauma Resources, virtual trainings, 12-week leadership cohorts, and one-on-one staff consultations.

OCJ Kids' business model is a diversified nonprofit funding stack: grants from charitable trusts (Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust, Thunderbirds Charities), corporate sponsorships (T-Mobile, Boeing, Cemex, Arizona Cardinals, BGMC, U.S. Missions, Diane & Bruce Halle Foundation), individual donations including Arizona Charitable Tax Credit contributions providing dollar-for-dollar state tax credits up to $618 individual / $1,234 couple, and recurring membership subscriptions. The organization holds Qualified Foster Care Charitable Organization status (QFCO #10018, Tax ID #86-1040833) and is led by a staff of approximately 11 across Phoenix and Tucson with a Board of Directors and honorary board providing governance and corporate network access.

Name

OCJ Kids

Legal name

OCJ Kids

Website

https://ocjkids.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

OCJ Kids is a Phoenix-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides emergency removal resources, group home support across 160+ facilities, mentorship, aged-out youth services, and signature events for foster and at-risk children in Arizona and partner states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foster Care Support Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (624110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family Engagement & Caregiver Support Programs (SEL/Mental Health) (EDAKAMAK), Family & Parent Support Services (Parent Coaching, Advocacy) (EDAJALAK)

Keywords

• Foster care support
• Youth services
• Nonprofit programs
• Community mentorship
• Trauma-informed care

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Grants: OCJ Kids receives grant funding from charitable trusts and foundations to support specific programs such as foster teen support, girls' programs, and aged-out youth services.
2. Donations: Individual and corporate donations support the organization's general operations, emergency services, and youth transition programs. Includes Arizona Charitable Tax Credit donations where donors receive dollar-for-dollar state tax credits up to $618 (individual) or $1234 (couple).
3. Membership Programs: Success Membership ($197/year) and Advanced Membership ($397/year) provide training, resources, and cohort access to organizations and individuals working with foster youth.
4. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate partners sponsor events and programs at various levels, providing financial support in exchange for visibility and community engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

OCJ Kids is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides foster care support services in Arizona, including emergency removal resources distributed through the Department of Child Safety, programs and resources for 160 partner group homes, mentorship and ongoing support for aged-out youth, and signature events such as Tools 4 Success, One Bright Star, Adulting Summit, Summer Enrichment Program, and the As Good As Gold Gala. The organization also offers paid Success and Advanced Memberships with trauma-informed training, workbooks, and leadership cohorts for individuals and organizations working with foster youth.

Product overview

OCJ Kids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing a comprehensive ecosystem of foster care support programs in Arizona. The organization operates multiple interconnected programs: emergency removal resources provided in partnership with Arizona DCS, group home support across 160 locations, aged-out youth services with mentorship, and signature events including Tools 4 Success (back-to-school supplies), One Bright Star (Christmas bowling), Adulting Summit (workforce preparation), and Summer Enrichment Program. The organization offers a membership program (Success Membership at $197/year and Advanced Membership at $397/year) providing access to InterAct Trauma Resources including training videos and workbooks. The T-Mobile Phone Program provides aged-out youth with devices and mentorship support for independent living. OCJ Kids also facilitates individual and corporate volunteering opportunities to build resource kits (Go Kits, Cuddle Bags, Welcome Kits) for distribution to foster children.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tools 4 Success Annual back-to-school program that provides foster children with backpacks and school supplies to reduce anxiety when returning to school. Partners with group homes for activities and community volunteer engagement.
• One Bright Star Two-day Christmas bowling event with Santa and gift-giving for foster children, offering volunteer opportunities for gift wrapping, bowling lane hosting, group home check-in, and running activities.
• Adulting Summit One-day summit where foster teens acquire tools for workforce transition including business interactions, resume building, mock interviews, panel discussions, and career preparation activities.
• Summer Enrichment Program Summer camp for foster children and youth designed to encourage interest in Science, Art, and Reading through hands-on activities, story time, and access to books outside of classroom settings.
• As Good As Gold Gala Premier annual fundraising event featuring music, food, fellowship, program updates, and inspirational guest speakers including former foster youth sharing transformation stories.
• Mentorship Program Comprehensive mentorship initiative offering two tracks: Group Home House Mentor (visiting foster kids in group homes, playing games, homework help) and Young Adult Mentor (monthly calls to aged-out youth in Phone Program).
• T-Mobile Phone Program Provides free cell phones with text, data, and minutes to youth exiting foster care at age 18 for up to 6 months, supporting independent living through monthly mentor check-ins.
• Success Membership $197/year membership offering 3 virtual training topics on trauma and mentoring, plus access to 5 InterAct Magazines with additional copies available for purchase at discount.
• Advanced Membership $397/year membership including all Success Membership benefits plus two 12-week leadership and program development cohorts per semester and three one-on-one calls with OCJ Kids staff.
• InterAct Trauma Resources and Workbooks Training videos, workbooks, and resources covering trauma-informed care including Breaking the Cycle, Beyond Trauma, Phone Mentor Training, Adopt a Group Home, InterAct Trauma Care, Restoring Dignity, Financial Literacy, and Compassion Fatigue training, along with interactive workbooks such as InterAct Elementary Edition, InterAct Teen Edition, Self Esteem Through SEL, Life Skills, Mind Your Mind, Restoring Dignity, and Calm-A-Llama activity book.
• Go Kits, Cuddle Bags, and Welcome Kits Resource packages built by volunteers and distributed to the Department of Child Safety upon child removal from homes or directly to youth in foster group homes.
• Emergency Removal Resources Partnership with Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) to provide resources statewide to children upon removal from their homes, filling gaps in the underfunded system.
• Group Home Support Partnership with 160 group homes across Arizona to provide programs and support so foster youth have opportunities comparable to non-foster youth.
• Aged-Out Youth Services Ongoing support and resources for youth after exiting foster care, including mentors to help create life plans, build communities of support, and achieve independent living.

Quantifiable outcome

• Partnerships with 160+ group homes across Arizona
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• U.S. MissionsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmbassador Partner. Focused strategically on bringing the hope of Jesus to various relational, ethnic, cultural, and needs groups in the United States. Seven core ministries include Adult and Teen Challenge U.S.A., Chaplaincy Ministries, Chi Alpha Campus Ministries, U.S.A., Church Mobilization, Intercultural Ministries, Gospel Outreach, and Youth Alive.
• Diane & Bruce Halle FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmbassador Partner. Founded in 2002 to extend caring to the larger community. Statewide leader in providing philanthropic resources for organizations working in human services, health & medical, education, arts & culture, and spirituality.
• Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOCJ Kids serves as trusted partner to Arizona's DCS offices, filling gaps in the underfunded system by providing resources statewide to kids upon removal from their home.
• T-MobilecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVisionary Partner. Provides free cell phones with text, data, and minutes to youth when they exit foster care at age 18 through OCJ Kids Phone Program.
• Arizona CardinalscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInnovative Partner providing community engagement and visibility support.
• BoeingcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInnovative Partner providing corporate social responsibility partnership.
• CemexcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInnovative Partner and Board member company providing corporate support.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Casey Family Programs: One of the largest private foundations in the U.S. focused exclusively on foster care and child welfare. Comparable to OCJ Kids as a direct foster-care support organization, but operates nationally with vastly more resources, longer history, and a research/policy orientation rather than direct service delivery.

Direct peers

• Together We Rise: National nonprofit providing resources (backpacks, suitcases, welcome boxes) and programming to foster youth. Closest direct peer to OCJ Kids: similar resource-kit model (analogous to Go Kits/Cuddle Bags), corporate partnerships, and signature events like Sweet Cases.
• Comfort Cases: Nonprofit that provides duffel bags and comfort items to children entering foster care, directly analogous to OCJ Kids' Go Kits and Welcome Kits. Highly comparable product, donor, and volunteer model, though Comfort Cases operates nationally from Maryland.
• National Foster Youth Institute (NFYI): National foster youth advocacy and leadership organization. Comparable to OCJ Kids in its focus on elevating foster youth voices, leadership development, and aged-out transition support, though its primary lever is advocacy and convening rather than resource distribution.
• Hope & Home for Children: Multi-state foster care nonprofit focused on moving children from group homes into family-based care. Comparable to OCJ Kids in the group home support space, though Hope & Home's primary lever is service model advocacy rather than resource distribution.
• Foster Club: National network for current and former foster youth, providing leadership, transition, and aged-out support services. Comparable to OCJ Kids' aged-out youth programming, T-Mobile Phone Program, and Adulting Summit workforce prep offerings.

Regional players

• Aid to Adoption of Special Kids (AASK): Arizona-based nonprofit focused on adoption and foster care services. Direct regional peer serving the same Arizona foster community as OCJ Kids, with overlap in government contracts, group home support, and DCS-adjacent programming.
• Child Crisis Arizona: Arizona-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, foster care, adoption, and family support services. Operates in the same Arizona foster ecosystem as OCJ Kids, with overlapping group home and child welfare partnerships.
• Florence Crittenton Services of Arizona: Arizona-based nonprofit serving at-risk girls, young women, and families, with foster care and group home programming. Comparable in target population (foster girls), Arizona geography, and lifecycle support model.
• Voices for Children (Arizona): Arizona Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) organization that recruits and trains volunteers to advocate for foster children. Comparable as an Arizona-based foster-child advocacy and volunteer-driven support organization with similar donor base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ocjkidsaz
• Instagraminstagram.com/ocjkidsaz

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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