Community Advocates for Family & Youth

Name

Community Advocates for Family & Youth

Legal name

Community Advocates for Family & Youth, Inc.

Website

https://cafyonline.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Victim and Social Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD), Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD), Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH)

Keywords

• Victim services
• Counseling services
• Family support
• Legal advocacy
• Community outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Capitol Heights

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: CAFY relies on tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to fund operations and services for crime victims.
2. Government Grants: CAFY receives federal funding from the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (Grant #90EV0464-04).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Community Advocates for Family & Youth (CAFY) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free victim services, counseling, civil legal aid, youth programs, family therapy, and senior support to individuals and families impacted by crime, violence, and trauma in Prince George's County, Maryland. Services are delivered through a 24/7 helpline, on-site counseling and legal clinics, and community programs, and are funded primarily by donations and government grants.

Product overview

Community Advocates for Family & Youth (CAFY) is a non-profit social services organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of victim-centered programs and services rather than a single unified product. The organization provides core services including a 24/7 Helpline, Victim Services, Counseling and Family Center (offering Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Play Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Sand Tray Therapy, and Play Therapy), and a Legal Clinic. Youth-focused offerings include the Youth Services Program, YES Love, Kiddie Court, and Teen Support Group. Family services encompass Bounce Back, Botvin Life Skills, Reunification Therapy, Family Counseling, Couples Counseling, and the Strengthening Families Program. Additional services include Safe Visitation and Exchange, Assisting Senior Citizens (ASC), Court Companionship, HELP Center, and CHIP. The SafeNight App, developed through partnership with Caravan Studios, enables donors to fund emergency hotel stays for survivors. Event programs include the Senior Living Conference and Art In Action series. The organization serves Prince George's County, Maryland, partnering with local police departments and community organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24/7 Helpline Confidential 24/7 helpline (call or text 301-882-2002 / toll-free 888-249-6907) providing immediate support, guidance, and assistance to individuals experiencing emotional distress, trauma, or emergencies.
• Victim Services Support services for individuals harmed or impacted by crime in Prince George's County. Case managers provide court support, safety planning, financial resources, counseling, and legal support.
• Counseling and Family Center Therapeutic and family support services using Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Sand Tray Therapy, and Play Therapy for individuals ages 5 and up.
• Legal Clinic Civil legal services for victims of crime including protective orders, peace orders, divorce, child custody and support, immigration (visa pathways for victims), and financial exploitation prevention.
• Youth Services Program Program dedicated to fostering healthy relationships and empowering youth and adolescents to break cycles of abuse and neglect, focusing on mental health, adverse childhood experiences, and resilience.
• YES Love (Youth Engaging in Self-Love) Program equipping youth and adolescents with tools to thrive academically, socially, mentally, and emotionally, providing mentorship, enrichment activities, and community service opportunities.
• Safe Visitation and Exchange Program Services between separated parents/guardians providing neutral centers for supervised child exchanges and reunification counseling in a safe, secure setting free from conflict.
• Kiddie Court Program to minimize the impact of the judicial system on children who must provide testimony in adult court, providing courtroom tours and education about court processes in a child-friendly manner.
• Assisting Senior Citizens (ASC) Program focused on safety, incident reduction, and allowing seniors to age well where they dwell, including workshops, peer support, counseling, and senior care advocacy.
• Court Companionship Case managers accompany clients to courtroom for support during hearings, protective orders, and court proceedings.
• Bounce Back Cognitive-behavioral intervention for elementary school children (ages 5-11) to relieve symptoms of child traumatic stress, anxiety, and functional impairment, including 10 group sessions and 3 individual sessions.
• Botvin Life Skills Program helping parents strengthen communication with children and prevent drug use through materials and exercises teaching skills to resist threats of tobacco, drugs, and violence.
• Reunification Therapy Therapeutic process designed to repair and restore relationships between children and estranged or conflicted parents through guided sessions focusing on rebuilding trust and improving communication.
• Family Counseling Counseling services helping families improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen relationships in a safe, supportive space.
• Couples Counseling Counseling services helping partners improve communication, deepen emotional connection, and resolve relationship challenges including conflict resolution and intimacy concerns.
• Strengthening Families Program Evidence-based family skills training program improving parenting skills and family relationships, reducing problem behaviors, delinquency, and substance abuse in children.
• HELP Center Center focusing exclusively on domestic and sexual assault victims/survivors, providing case management, safety planning, legal support, court companionship, financial resources, and vocational training.
• CHIP (Community Health and Intervention Program) Initiative dedicated to fostering resilience and empowering children and families in Prince George's County by addressing adverse childhood experiences and building safe, nurturing environments.
• Teen Support Group Therapist-led teen support group using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach to help teens build self-awareness, understand anxiety, and learn coping tools for managing stress.
• SafeNight App Mobile application that connects compassionate donors with survivors in need, allowing quick tax-deductible contributions to cover emergency hotel stay costs for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors.
• Emergency Housing and Relocations Emergency assistance services providing hotel stays and relocation support for individuals in need.

Quantifiable outcome

• Services all victims of crime across Prince George's County

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• Caravan StudioscoreTechnology or IntegrationCAFY partnered with Caravan Studios to launch the SafeNight App, a mobile application that connects donors with survivors in need to cover emergency hotel costs. This technology enables quick, tax-deductible donations for hotel stays.
• Bob's Discount Furniture Foundation, Inc.minorOthersCorporate foundation providing community support through charitable donations to CAFY.
• StarbucksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner supporting CAFY's mission and programs.
• MGM National HarborminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner providing support for CAFY programs.
• University of Maryland Capital Region HealthmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing medical and health-related support services for CAFY clients.
• Truist BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial services partner supporting CAFY through community investments.
• First Baptist Church of Highland ParkmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based community partner providing spiritual support and community outreach.
• First Baptist Church of GlenardenmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based partner for community education and outreach programs, including Red Flag and No Bystander trainings.
• Christian Community Discipleship ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity faith partner supporting CAFY outreach efforts.
• Saint Steven's Baptist ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity faith partner for outreach and support.
• The Maryland-National Capital Parks and Planning CommissionmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner providing parks and planning services support for community programs.
• City of HyattsvillemoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner providing community support and hosting CAFY events at the Hyattsville Municipal Building.
• MedStar HealthmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing medical support and services for victims.
• Prince George's County County CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner providing county-level support and recognition for CAFY's victim services.
• Jacob's LadderminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing support services.
• GBL SalesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner providing community support.
• Fogo de ChaominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting CAFY through charitable contributions.
• WSSC WaterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUtility partner providing community support.
• Jasper's RestaurantminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business partner supporting CAFY.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• House of Ruth Maryland: Maryland-based nonprofit providing domestic violence and sexual assault services including 24/7 hotlines, counseling, legal advocacy, and emergency shelter. Direct peer to CAFY—same target population (crime survivors), comparable services, and overlapping state-level grant funding.
• YWCA of the National Capital Area: Provides domestic violence services, sexual assault response, youth programs, and family support in the DC metro area. Direct peer to CAFY on victim services and youth/family programs, similar community-based delivery model.
• Family Crisis Center of Prince George's County: Prince George's County-based nonprofit offering crisis intervention, counseling, domestic violence services, and youth programs. Most direct geographic peer—operates in same county with overlapping victim services and family support mandate.
• Safe Shores – The DC Children & Family Law Center: DC-based nonprofit providing youth and family advocacy, court companionship, and trauma-informed counseling for child victims of abuse. Comparable to CAFY's Kiddie Court, Bounce Back, and Youth Services Programs.
• Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) – Prince George's County: Prince George's County chapter of CASA providing court advocacy for abused and neglected children. Direct peer to CAFY's Kiddie Court program and broader victim services for children in the same county.
• Crittenton Services of Greater Washington: Provides counseling, teen support, youth development programs, and family services to at-risk youth in the DC metropolitan area. Highly comparable to CAFY's YES Love, Teen Support Group, and Strengthening Families Programs.

Broad incumbents

• Mary's Center: Federally qualified health center providing integrated health, social services, counseling, and family support across DC and Maryland. Overlaps with CAFY's counseling, family, and youth programs but at much larger scale and broader service scope.
• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington: Large regional nonprofit providing a portfolio of social services including family counseling, immigration legal aid, crisis services, and senior programs across DC, MD, and VA. Overlaps with CAFY's family, legal, and senior service lines at much larger scale.

Regional players

• Just A Start Corporation (JAS): Community development nonprofit providing housing stabilization, family services, and youth programs in another US region. Comparable in delivery model—small staff, grant-funded community services—but does not directly compete in CAFY's geography.

Others

• National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV): National advocacy and capacity-building organization supporting domestic violence service providers like CAFY. Not a direct service competitor but a peer that channels federal family-violence grant funding to local providers like CAFY.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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