Children's Home Society of North Carolina

What Children's Home Society of North Carolina does

Children's Home Society of North Carolina (CHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1903 and headquartered in Greensboro, NC, that delivers foster care, adoption, family preservation, and youth support services across all 100 counties of North Carolina. The organization recruits, trains, licenses, and supports foster and adoptive families and operates evidence-based programs including HOMEBUILDERS Family Preservation (delivered in 43 of 100 counties), Child First, HealthySteps, SaySo (youth advocacy), and SYNC (sexual health education for foster youth). In January 2026, CHS integrated Adoption Support Alliance (ASA), a Charlotte-based post-adoption counseling nonprofit, extending its post-adoption service capability statewide.

CHS does not operate a proprietary technology platform; its technology stack consists of standard nonprofit web operations, including Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel and Business Tools for marketing, and third-party payment processing for donations. The organization distributes services directly through its Greensboro headquarters, field staff in county-based programs, virtual information sessions, and its website (chsnc.org), with referrals sourced from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) and county Departments of Social Services under government contract.

CHS's revenue is generated primarily through three streams: donations and philanthropic contributions from individuals, corporate sponsors, and foundations; government contracts with NCDHHS and county DSS agencies for foster care, adoption, and family preservation services; and limited program/training fees (e.g., Training for Adoption Competency). Core foster care and adoption services are provided at no cost to families, though some background check and training fees apply. Customer segments include prospective and current foster/adoptive parents, birth families in crisis, kinship caregivers, and children/youth in foster care.

Name

Children's Home Society of North Carolina

Legal name

Children's Home Society of North Carolina, Inc.

Website

https://chsnc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1903

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Children's Home Society of North Carolina is a 120-year-old 501(c)(3) nonprofit delivering foster care, adoption, and family preservation services across all 100 NC counties, serving 21,000+ individuals annually through evidence-based programs like HOMEBUILDERS, Child First, and HealthySteps.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Greensboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Philanthropy: CHS receives charitable contributions from individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundations. The organization runs fundraising campaigns (e.g., Make a Difference May, Hope for the Holidays) and accepts planned gifts, stock donations, matching gifts, and life insurance gifts.
2. Government Contracts and Grants: CHS is contracted by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) and county Departments of Social Services to deliver foster care, adoption, and family preservation services. The HOMEBUILDERS program is delivered in 43 of North Carolina's 100 counties under government-funded contracts.
3. Program and Training Fees: CHS generates revenue through fees for select training programs (e.g., Training for Adoption Competency), community navigation services, and special event registrations.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Children's Home Society of North Carolina recruits, trains, licenses, and supports foster and adoptive parents across all 100 NC counties, delivering foster care, adoption, post-adoption counseling, family preservation (HOMEBUILDERS), early childhood (Child First, HealthySteps), kinship navigation, and youth advocacy (SaySo, SYNC, Success Coach) services. The organization also offers birth parent services, contract adoption services, and community navigation, supported by government contracts with NCDHHS and county DSS agencies.

Product overview

Children's Home Society of North Carolina is a nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive suite of foster care, adoption, and family support services across all 100 North Carolina counties. The organization operates as a single integrated platform of interconnected programs rather than separate products. Core services include Foster Care & Adoption (recruiting, training, licensing foster and adoptive parents), paired with specialized support programs including HOMEBUILDERS® Family Preservation for intensive crisis intervention, Child First for early childhood mental health support, and HealthySteps for pediatric parent education. Youth-focused programs include SaySo (youth advocacy for teens 12-24), SYNC (sexual health education), and Success Coach. Post-adoption services expanded following the 2026 integration of Adoption Support Alliance. The organization also produces the 'In Real Life: Foster Care Unfiltered' podcast and runs the 'Real Families, Real Impact' multimedia awareness campaign. All services are delivered through a network of county-specific programs and information sessions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Real Families, Real Impact: Campaign to address foster care crisis and encourage more families to foster
• Foster Care Unfiltered
• HOMEBUILDERS
• HealthySteps
• Child First
• SaySo
• SYNC
• Institute for Family

Products and services

• Foster Care & Adoption Services Core program that recruits, trains, licenses, and supports foster and adoptive parents so children across North Carolina have a safe, loving place to grow. Covers kinship care, therapeutic care, respite care, shared parenting, and reunification support.
• Adoption Services Adoption placement and support services including domestic infant adoption, contract adoption services with disclosed cost information, and post-adoption counseling for adoptive families.
• Foster Parent Training Services Innovative training services for foster, pre-adoptive, and kinship caregivers to prepare for placement, build strong attachments, and meet the needs of children who have experienced separation, loss, and trauma.
• HOMEBUILDERS® Family Preservation Intensive in-home, crisis-responsive family preservation service aimed at preventing children from entering foster care or facilitating quicker reunification. Delivered in 43 of North Carolina's 100 counties under government contract.
• Child First Evidence-based home-visit program pairing a licensed mental health clinician with a family resource partner to strengthen families by supporting parental mental health and connecting them with community resources.
• HealthySteps Program placing parent educators in pediatric offices (every pediatric office in Guilford County) to help parents with child development questions, guidance, and education for healthy child growth.
• SaySo (Strong Able Youth Speaking Out) Youth-led advocacy group empowering teens in care (ages 12-24) to share their experiences and influence positive changes in the foster care system.
• Sexual Health for Youth in Care (SYNC) Program providing young people in foster care with essential knowledge on sexual health and well-being to help them make informed decisions.
• Post Adoption Services Comprehensive support services for adoptees and adoptive families throughout their adoption journey, including counseling, support, and education, expanded statewide through the 2026 Adoption Support Alliance integration.
• Child-Focused Recruitment Program Program matching children and teens in care with adoptive families prepared to provide long-term stability and support, supported through the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption / Wendy's Wonderful Kids partnership.
• Kinship Navigation Program providing kinship caregivers with information, training courses, referral services, and support groups, including specialized "Caring for Our Own" training for kinship licensure.
• Success Coach Service providing support and guidance for youth transitioning through the foster care system.
• Institute for Family Program advancing family well-being by providing research, training, and resources aimed at supporting families through challenging circumstances.
• Birth Parent Services Services supporting birth parents through the foster care and adoption process.
• Community Navigation Program helping families navigate community resources and services.
• Supportive Post Adoption Network (SPAN) Network offering ongoing support to families after adoption, helping them navigate challenges and strengthen family connections.
• Contract Adoption Services Contract adoption services with disclosed cost information, supporting families pursuing adoption through formal agreements with CHS.
• Family Education & Support Programs supporting parents and children to help families strengthen bonds and find stability through challenges, including annual parent education support reaching 10,000+ parents.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% of families at imminent risk of a child entering foster care were able to remain together after completing the HOMEBUILDERS Program.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Adoption Support Alliance (ASA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Adoption Support Alliance, a Charlotte-based nonprofit founded in 2014, integrated its counseling and education services with CHS effective January 1, 2026. The merger combines ASA's decade of post-adoption services with CHS's 123-year adoption and foster care programs to expand statewide post-adoption support for adoptees and adoptive families.
• North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS)coreOthersCHS is a contracted provider for NCDHHS and county Departments of Social Services, delivering foster care, adoption, and family preservation services under government contract. The organization participates in North Carolina's Evidence Based Service Plan (EBSP) for HOMEBUILDERS.
• Duke EndowmentminorOthersThe Duke Endowment is listed as an accrediting/partner organization supporting CHS's programs.
• Council on Accreditation (COA)coreOthersCHS holds COA accreditation, a nationally recognized credential for human services organizations demonstrating adherence to rigorous quality and accountability standards.
• Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption / Wendy's Wonderful KidsminorOthersListed as a partner organization supporting adoption programs and child-focused recruitment efforts.
• Leon Levine FoundationminorOthersListed as a philanthropic partner providing funding support to CHS programs.
• CHS AmericaminorOthersAffiliated national organization supporting the CHS network of child welfare agencies.
• Candid (GuideStar)minorOthersCandid (formerly GuideStar) provides nonprofit transparency and ratings services; CHS holds Candid's Gold Seal of Transparency.
• BenchmarksminorOthersBenchmarks is a partner organization supporting CHS's community and workforce initiatives.
• Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. – Beta Nu Zeta ChapterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity organization that hosted a CHS presentation at a chapter meeting, gathered donations for children in foster care through the Hope for the Holidays program, and is committed to supporting CHS's mission through volunteerism and philanthropy.
• BelkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBelk department store has an existing partnership with CHS supporting fundraising and awareness campaigns.
• Foster Family Alliance of North Carolina (FFA-NC)minorOthersFFA-NC offers advocacy, education, and peer support for foster parents across North Carolina. CHS refers families to this resource and collaborates on strengthening the foster care community.
• Foster PantryminorOthersNonprofit that provides essential items (clothing, school supplies, hygiene products) to foster families. CHS connects foster families to this resource.
• HealthySteps / Guilford County Pediatric OfficesminorOthersHealthySteps places parent educators in pediatric offices throughout Guilford County to provide developmental guidance and resources to families.
• Ready for School, Ready for LifeminorOthersPartner initiative focused on early childhood development and school readiness, listed among CHS's partner organizations.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CHSNC10
• Facebookfacebook.com/CHSNorthCarolina
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chs-nc
• Instagraminstagram.com/chs_nc
• Xx.com/CHSNC

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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M&A1 record

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