Valley Oak

What Valley Oak does

Valley Oak Children's Services (VOCS) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization founded in 1980 and headquartered at 3120 Cohasset Road, Suite 6, Chico, California. Operating continuously for over 45 years, VOCS functions as the designated Resource and Referral agency for Butte County, providing a coordinated portfolio of childcare and family support services. Core offerings include the Alternative Payment Program (subsidy reimbursement for eligible families), Resource and Referral navigation, the Early Head Start Program for children age 0-4 (delivered in partnership with the State of California), the FACES Network for 67 licensed Family Child Care providers, the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) for provider meal reimbursements, and the California Child Care Initiative Program (CCIP) for provider recruitment and training. Adjunct services include Behavioral Health Services, Parent Cafe community gatherings, a Lending Library (vocslendinglibrary.myturn.com), and Fingerprinting/Trustline services.

The organization's go-to-market is community-led, relying on direct outreach, word-of-mouth referrals, community events (including the annual Children's Faire at Chico City Plaza), and the Murder at the Masquerade annual fundraiser. Primary customer segments are families with young children in Butte County and licensed childcare providers (Family Child Care Homes and Child Care Centers). VOCS touches the "H.E.A.R.T." (Health, Education, Advocacy, Resources, Training) of children, families, and the community, positioning itself as a strength-based family resource center rather than a technology provider.

Revenue mechanics rely on a hybrid of government contracts and grants (administering Alternative Payment Program, Early Head Start, CACFP, and CCIP) supplemented by charitable donations, fundraising events, and community contributions. Last year, VOCS reimbursed $11,725,924 for childcare in Butte County and invested over $12 million in the community. The organization operates with 11-50 employees and does not disclose specific organizational revenue figures. Leadership includes Founder & Director Amber Rzepka and owner Matthew Rzepka.

Name

Valley Oak

Legal name

Valley Oak Children's Services

Website

https://valleyoakchildren.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Valley Oak Children's Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit family resource center founded in 1980 in Chico, California, administering subsidized childcare, Resource and Referral, Early Head Start, and USDA food programs for Butte County families and licensed childcare providers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Care Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (6244), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Early Childhood Education & Childcare Nonprofits (BPAGADAA), Family Coaching, Parent-Mediated & Home Visiting EI Services (EDACAFAJ)

Keywords

• Child care services
• Family resource center
• Early head start
• Child care payment assistance
• Food program administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Chico

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, Valley Oak Children's Services relies on charitable donations from individuals and organizations to fund programs and services beyond childcare subsidies.
2. Government Contracts and Grants: The organization administers government-funded programs including Alternative Payment Program, Early Head Start, and Child Care Food Program (USDA CACFP), receiving reimbursements for childcare services provided.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Valley Oak Children's Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (dba VOCS) founded in 1980 that delivers child care resources, alternative payment subsidies, Early Head Start early childhood education, the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), behavioral health services, a lending library, and child care provider training/referral support to families and licensed child care providers in Butte County, California.

Product overview

Valley Oak Children's Services operates as a strength-based family resource center offering a coordinated portfolio of child care support services for Butte County families and providers. The core offerings include the Alternative Payment Program for subsidy reimbursement, Resource and Referral services for care navigation, and the Early Head Start Program providing comprehensive services to children 0-4. Provider support programs include the FACES Network for licensed family child care, the California Child Care Initiative Program (CCIP) for provider recruitment and training, and the Child Care Food Program (CACFP) for meal reimbursement. Additional services include Behavioral Health Services, a Lending Library, Parent Cafe gatherings, and fingerprinting/Trustline services. The organization also hosts community events including the annual Children's Faire and the Murder at the Masquerade fundraiser.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Alternative Payment Program Child care subsidy payment assistance that helps eligible families cover the cost of licensed child care so parents can work, train, or pursue education. Targets income-eligible families with children in Butte County.
• Resource and Referral Provides parents seeking child care with personalized referrals and a list of licensed child care providers that meet their family's specific needs. For families in Butte County, California.
• Early Head Start Program Free early childhood education program for children ages 0-3, offering home-based visits and toddler socializations that support school readiness and family well-being. For income-eligible families in Chico, CA.
• FACES Network Child care provider support network delivering training, technical assistance, and resources to licensed providers in Butte County.
• Child Care Food Program (CACFP) Federal Child and Adult Care Food Program administration that reimburses child care providers for serving nutritious meals and snacks to children in their care. For licensed child care providers participating in CACFP.
• California Child Care Initiative Program (CCIP) Program that helps individuals start licensed family child care businesses by providing guidance through the licensing process and start-up support. For aspiring child care providers in California.
• Behavioral Health Services Mental and behavioral health support services integrated with child care programs to address family and child well-being. For families receiving child care services from VOCS.
• Lending Library Online library resource providing child care and early education materials, books, and tools that can be borrowed by families and providers.
• Trustline Fingerprinting Fingerprinting service for child care providers to complete background checks required by California Trustline registry. For licensed and prospective child care providers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reimbursed $11,725,924 for child care in Butte County last year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• BANANAS Inc. Bay Area Child Care Resource & Referral nonprofit serving multiple counties with subsidy administration, parent education, and provider support. Directly mirrors Valley Oak's CCR&R-plus-program-service model.
• Community Child Care Council (4Cs) of Sonoma County: Sonoma County CCR&R providing child-care referral, subsidized payment programs, and provider training. Highly comparable Northern California rural-county peer with overlapping program mix.
• Hively (formerly Child Care Links): Alameda County CCR&R and family resource nonprofit offering subsidized child-care navigation, provider training, and family support services. Closely comparable mission and program set to Valley Oak at a larger county scale.
• CocoKids (Contra Costa Child Care Council): Contra Costa County CCR&R delivering child-care subsidy administration, provider support, and early-learning programs. Same county-level CCR&R plus Head Start/early learning service model as Valley Oak.
• Child Care Resource Center (CCRC): California CCR&R agency administering child-care subsidies, provider support, and Head Start–adjacent programs across Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Operates an essentially identical mix of Alternative Payment, R&R, provider training, and food program services as Valley Oak, just at a larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• National Head Start Association: National membership association representing Head Start and Early Head Start grantees and providers. Valley Oak's Early Head Start program operates within this broader federally funded ecosystem.
• Child Care Aware of America: National nonprofit network that supports and coordinates CCR&R agencies and child-care resources nationwide. Acts as the federal-facing umbrella organization for the same R&R ecosystem in which Valley Oak operates.
• First 5 California: California state commission funded by tobacco taxes that channels funding to county First 5 commissions for early childhood programs including child care, parent support, and developmental screening — directly relevant to Valley Oak's mission and a potential funder/partner.

Regional players

• YMCA of Superior California: Regional YMCA operating in the Sacramento/Northern California region, including child-care and family support programming in adjacent counties. Comparable community-based nonprofit model addressing family and child needs in overlapping Northern California geographies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/valleyoakchildren
• Instagraminstagram.com/valleyoakchildren
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/valley-oak-childrens-services

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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