St. Catherine's Center for Children

What St. Catherine's Center for Children does

St. Catherine's Center for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit human services organization founded on May 25, 1886 by the Daughters of Charity in Albany, New York, originally as a home for sick orphans at the historic Schuyler Mansion. Now operating from its 40 North Main Avenue headquarters with 251-500 employees, the agency delivers more than 20 programs organized across five service lines: child services (Residential Services including Copson House and group homes, R & E May School, Foster Care, Kinship Care); family services (CFTSS, HCBS, Stronger Together); community outreach (Access360, Connections to Care, Health Home Care Management, Pathways to Health); homeless and housing services (Marillac Family Shelter, Michael's House, Columbia County Homeless Services); and health and nutrition services. Programs collectively reach more than 1,000 children, 600 families, and hundreds of adults annually across the Capital Region of New York, including Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Montgomery, and Ulster counties, plus a Mid-Hudson resource center in Kingston.

The organization's underlying technology is a human services delivery platform spanning residential care, foster care administration, community outreach, and Health Home care management, supported by HIPAA-compliant information handling, but with no disclosed proprietary software, AI/ML capabilities, or technology products. Operations rely on standard agency IT systems overseen by an in-house IT director, alongside programmatic tools such as the National Training and Development Curriculum (NTDC) for foster parent training and the Critical Time Intervention model for Columbia County Homeless Services.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through publicly-funded streams: county Department of Social Services contracts across multiple Capital Region counties, New York State Office of Children and Family Services reimbursement, Medicaid billing for Health Home Care Management, HCBS, and CFTSS services, and grants from programs such as the American Rescue Plan and the Albany County Community Development Grant Program. The affiliated Foundation of St. Catherine's supplements public funding through individual and corporate donations, foundation grants, in-kind gifts, and annual special events including the Casino Royale fundraiser and golf tournaments. Services are provided at no cost to eligible individuals, and customers (in a procurement sense) are predominantly government payers, with no consumer pricing model. The organization is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), and Kevin Doherty was appointed Executive Director in November 2025.

Name

St. Catherine's Center for Children

Legal name

St. Catherine's Center for Children

Website

https://st-cath.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1886

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

St. Catherine's Center for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit human services agency founded in 1886, operating 20+ programs across child welfare, family support, homeless services, and community health for 1,000+ children and 600+ families annually across New York's Capital Region, funded primarily by Medicaid and county contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Albany

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Funding: The organization is a publicly-funded, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) receiving financing from local, state and federal entities which provide oversight and funding for a wide range of human services programs.
2. Private Philanthropy: The Foundation of St. Catherine's seeks cash donations from individuals, businesses, and other friends and supporters, as well as grants from private foundations and public entities to cover gaps in public funding.
3. Special Events: The Foundation raises funds by hosting special events including annual Casino Royale fundraiser, golf tournaments, and holiday gift programs.
4. In-Kind Donations: The organization collects and distributes in-kind gifts including food, clothing, toys, backpacks, and household goods donated by community partners and supporters.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St. Catherine's Center for Children is a non-profit 501(c)(3) human services organization operating more than 20 programs across child services, family services, community outreach, homeless and housing services, and health and nutrition. It provides residential care, foster care, special education, kinship support, mental health treatment, street outreach, and family shelters to at-risk children, vulnerable families, and homeless adults in New York's Capital Region.

Product overview

St. Catherine's Center for Children is a comprehensive human services organization offering a multi-service portfolio of programs addressing child welfare, family support, homelessness, and health services. The organization operates as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) provider with programs including: Residential Services (Copson House, Byron and Hubbard Group Homes) and R & E May School for child services; Foster Care, Kinship Care, Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS), Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), and Stronger Together for family services; Access360, Connections to Care, Health Home Care Management, and Pathways to Health for community outreach; Marillac Family Shelter, Michael's House, and Columbia County Homeless Services for housing; and Health Services and Food & Nutrition for health support. The organization serves over 1,000 children, 600 families, and hundreds of adults annually across the Capital Region of New York.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Health Home Care Management: A Health Home Care provider serving youth up to 21-years-old with chronic health conditions
• Child and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS)
• Access360
• Pathways to Health
• Connections to Care
• Marillac Family Shelter
• Michael's House
• R & E May School
• Kinship Care
• Lansingburgh Connects

Products and services

• Residential Services 24-hour supervised therapeutic care for children ages 5-13 removed from parental care, including Copson House group residence and Byron and Hubbard Group Homes.
• R & E May School Special education day treatment program for elementary school students with behavioral, emotional, and educational needs, featuring a STEM Science & Discovery Center and therapeutic support spaces.
• Foster Care Therapeutic foster care program matching children with trained foster parents using the National Training and Development Curriculum (NTDC) to provide safe and stable home environments.
• Kinship Care Program supporting kinship caregivers in Albany, Schenectady, Greene and Ulster counties, connecting caregivers to community resources and providing legal assistance.
• Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS) Community-based mental health services for ages 3-21 providing counseling services, psychosocial rehabilitation, and Community Psychiatric Supports and Treatment Services.
• Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Medicaid services provided at home or in community settings for youth up to age 21, including community habilitation, caregiver support, respite services, and adaptive equipment.
• Stronger Together Albany County prevention program providing intensive in-home support services to keep families together or assist with reunification of children placed outside the home.
• Access360 Care management program working with Medicaid individuals across 8 Capital Region counties to address social drivers of health, providing care management, nutrition assistance, tenancy support, and transportation services.
• Connections to Care Family Opportunity Center partnering with local schools to provide counseling services, supportive programming, parent education, and community resources.
• Health Home Care Management Care management service model addressing all medical needs comprehensively through a dedicated Care Manager for youth up to 21 years old with chronic health conditions.
• Pathways to Health Street outreach program serving at-risk populations in Albany, Rensselaer, Columbia, and Greene counties who lack access to primary and behavioral healthcare.
• Marillac Family Shelter Albany County's only family shelter providing safe, supportive shelter for up to 24 families with children, with on-site food pantry, community room, courtyard, and playground.
• Michael's House 20-unit fully furnished supportive housing facility serving individuals who have aged out of foster care and young adults or families struggling to achieve independence and housing stability.
• Columbia County Homeless Services Three-phase, 12-month program using the Critical Time Intervention model providing case management and trauma-informed care for homeless Columbia County residents.
• Health Services Nursing services providing health intake, medication administration, psychiatric evaluations, triage, hearing and vision screenings for students at R & E May School.
• Food & Nutrition Nutrition services providing quality meals for school and residential programs, with R & E May School participating in federal breakfast and lunch program for free meals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Services reach more than 1,000 children, 600 families, and hundreds of adults annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Albany Navigates Health & Housing ConsortiumflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 October 2024Joint program with CARES of NY, Albany County, City of Albany, Homeless and Travelers Aid Society and Joseph's House & Shelter. Funded by $1.8 million over three years from Albany County and City of Albany to address homelessness and housing insecurity.
• Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDriving regional growth since joining the Capital Region Chamber in 2015, supporting Tech Valley's economic vitality and community development efforts.
• CARES of NY, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners to end homelessness through community planning, program data, supportive housing, and awareness-building initiatives.
• Child Welfare League of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on initiatives and programs aimed at improving the well-being and outcomes of vulnerable children and families.
• Council of Family & Child Caring Agencies (COFCCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPromotes and advocates for quality services and support for children, families, and individuals in need.
• Council On AccreditationcoreOthersInternational, independent, nonprofit organization that accredits human and social service providers including St. Catherine's.
• Family Focused Treatment AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnhances and promotes best practices in family-centered, trauma-informed care for children and youth in foster and therapeutic family settings.
• United Way of Northeastern New YorkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking together to enhance the well-being of children and families in the region through joint initiatives and efforts.
• Albany FireWolvesflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerThree-year partnership allowing children in St. Catherine's programs to attend home games for free; includes teddy bear toss charity events and community engagement activities.
• MVP Health CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommitted to making a positive, healthy impact in the communities it serves; partners to strengthen programming and resources for those in need.
• Catholic Charities of The Diocese of AlbanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerServing 100,000 people annually in the Albany Diocese, addressing basic needs and advocating for the vulnerable.
• Galvan FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOwns the Galvan Civic Motel providing emergency housing for Columbia County homeless services clients.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Unity House of Troy: Capital Region nonprofit providing housing, mental health, and case management services; St. Catherine's community programs director previously worked here, and the agencies overlap on residential case management and homeless services.
• Safe Inc. of Schenectady: Capital Region nonprofit providing housing, street outreach, and anti-trafficking services for runaway and homeless youth; led by Kevin Doherty before joining St. Catherine's and competes directly for the same county youth services contracts.
• St. Anne Institute: Albany-area nonprofit providing residential, educational, and clinical services for at-risk youth; St. Catherine's Executive Director Kevin Doherty previously served as Clinical Director here, indicating deep operational overlap in youth services.
• Joseph's House & Shelter: Albany-based homeless services nonprofit; co-partner with St. Catherine's in the Albany Navigates Health & Housing Consortium and a direct competitor for Albany County homeless and shelter contracts.
• Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany: Albany-based faith-affiliated nonprofit serving 100,000 people annually with overlapping basic needs, family services, and homeless programs; listed as a Strategic Partner of St. Catherine's and is a direct regional competitor for county DSS contracts.
• Northern Rivers Family of Services: New York statewide nonprofit (formerly Parsons Child & Family Services) operating residential, foster care, mental health, and special education programs comparable to St. Catherine's service lines, with broader geographic reach across upstate NY.
• The Children's Home of Kingston: Mid-Hudson nonprofit providing residential, foster care, and prevention services; St. Catherine's AED Jay Mooers previously served as Director of Residential Services and Chief Compliance Officer there, indicating direct operational overlap and competition.
• Berkshire Farm Center & Services for Youth: Upstate NY nonprofit providing residential, foster care, and community-based services for at-risk youth; operates a comparable continuum of care and competes for similar OCFS and county DSS contracts.
• Homeless and Travelers Aid Society (HTAS): Albany-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, housing, and case management; co-partner in Albany Navigates consortium and direct competitor for county and state homeless services funding in the Capital Region.

Regional players

• Vanderheyden Hall: Upstate NY residential and educational services provider for at-risk youth based near Albany; competes for OCFS residential placements and operates comparable special education and group home services in adjacent markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/StCatherinesCenter
• Facebookfacebook.com/StCatherinesCenterforChildren
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st.-catherine%27s-center-for-children
• Instagraminstagram.com/stcatherinescenterforchildren
• Xx.com/StCathCenter

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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