Children's Safety Center of Washington County

What Children's Safety Center of Washington County does

Children's Safety Center of Washington County (CSC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1997 and headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, operating as an accredited Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) serving Washington County. It provides a coordinated, multidisciplinary suite of free services to child abuse victims (ages 0-18) and their non-offending family members, including advocacy, trauma-informed forensic interviews, SANE-conducted medical evaluations (SANE-A/SANE-P), and therapy using evidence-based modalities (TF-CBT, PCIT, CCPT, CPRT, EMDR). A prevention training arm delivers the Empower Me! body safety curriculum to K-6 schools across Arkansas (recommended by the Arkansas Child Abuse Prevention Taskforce) and free community education for parents and professionals.

The organization's underlying "platform" is the CAC model itself — a single child-friendly facility that co-locates law enforcement, child protective services, prosecutors, victim advocates, medical personnel, and mental health professionals to minimize retraumatization from multiple interviews. CSC holds the Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency and GuideStar Platinum status. Technology is clinical/operational rather than digital: no proprietary software, app, or AI systems are disclosed; service delivery depends on licensed clinicians (LCSW, LMSW, LSW, RPT) and credentialed forensic interviewers and SANE nurses.

CSC's business model is a nonprofit social services model. All client-facing services are provided free of charge. Revenue is assembled from federal and state grants (VOCA, TANF through 2025, State Funds, and a new Arkansas Community Assistance Grant of $442,000 awarded in late 2025 for 2026-2027), individual donations, corporate sponsorships and matching gifts, special events (Dream Big Gala, Pinwheel Rally, NWA Gives Day, A Night with the Naturals), and planned/estate giving. Operating budget has grown from approximately $1.68M (FY2024) to $2.04M (FY2026). Customer segments span child victims, non-offending parents, K-6 schools, and community professionals. Distribution is facility-based with referral-driven intake from the Arkansas Child Abuse Hotline and partner agencies.

Name

Children's Safety Center of Washington County

Legal name

Children's Safety Center of Washington County

Website

https://childrenssafetycenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Children's Safety Center of Washington County is a nonprofit Children's Advocacy Center founded in 1997 in Springdale, Arkansas, providing free forensic interviews, advocacy, medical exams, and trauma therapy to child abuse victims and prevention education to schools and communities in Washington County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Children's Advocacy and Victim Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM), Health, Safety & Compliance Training (CPR/First Aid, Safeguarding, Licensing) (EDACAIAH), Family Advocacy, Parent Training & Support Services (EDAJAKAK)

Keywords

• Child advocacy services
• Forensic interviewing
• Trauma therapy
• Child abuse prevention education
• Victim advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Springdale

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

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding: Primary revenue includes VOCA (Victims of Crime Act) grants, TANF grants, State Funds grants, and Arkansas Community Assistance Grant. VOCA grant: $285,510.67 (2024), $131,097.39 (2025). TANF: $260,000 (2024), $281,653.37 (2025). State Funds: $75,000 annually. Arkansas Community Assistance Grant: $442,000 awarded for 2026-2027.
2. Individual Donations: One-time gifts, monthly recurring donations, tribute donations in memory/honor of someone, and stock/security donations. Credit card processing fees of $9,000+ covered by donors to ensure 100% of gifts go to services.
3. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate matching gifts (1:1 to 4:1), corporate sponsorships for events and programs, and in-kind donations from wishlists (Amazon, Walmart).
4. Special Events: Annual Dream Big Charity Gala, Founder's Crawfish Boil, NWA Gives Day, A Night with the Naturals, and other community fundraising events.
5. Estate and Planned Giving: Legacy gifts through estate and planned giving for long-term sustainability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Children's Safety Center of Washington County is a nonprofit Children's Advocacy Center that delivers a coordinated set of free services to child abuse victims in Washington County, Arkansas. Core offerings include victim advocacy with crisis intervention and court accompaniment, trauma-informed forensic interviews, medical evaluations by SANE-certified nurses, evidence-based therapy (TF-CBT, PCIT, CCPT, CPRT, EMDR), and prevention training such as the Empower Me! curriculum for K–6 schools. All services are provided at no charge to children and families, with revenue sourced from government grants, individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and special events.

Product overview

Children's Safety Center of Washington County is a nonprofit organization offering a coordinated suite of child abuse intervention and prevention services based on the Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) model. The core services include Advocacy, Forensic Interviews, Medical examinations (conducted by SANE nurses), and Therapy using evidence-based treatments (TF-CBT, PCIT, CCPT, CPRT, EMDR). These are complemented by Prevention Training programs including the Empower Me! curriculum for K-6 schools and community training for parents and professionals. The organization also provides free educational resources including PANTS guides, worksheets, and curated reading materials. All services are provided free of charge to children and families in Washington County, Arkansas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Advocacy Services Free victim advocacy services that welcome children and families to the center, provide crisis intervention, court accompaniment, and connect them to basic needs such as housing, food, and clothing.
• Forensic Interviews Free specialized forensic interviewing process designed to gather information from children who may have experienced or witnessed abuse or trauma using a trauma-informed, collaborative approach.
• Medical Services Free specialized medical evaluations and sexual assault exams conducted by specially trained Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE), including STI testing, pregnancy testing, and case consultations under volunteer medical-director oversight.
• Therapy Services Free comprehensive trauma treatment program for child victims using evidence-based modalities including Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Trauma Informed Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
• Empower Me! Prevention Education Body-safety education curriculum for K–6 children with teacher training and parent education components, recommended by the Arkansas Child Abuse Prevention Taskforce for adoption by elementary schools.
• Prevention Training Free child sexual abuse prevention training for parents and professionals covering recognition and reporting of abuse, dynamics of abuse, the Empower Me! Core Messages, internet safety, and appropriate response to disclosures.
• Free Educational Resources Downloadable educational materials including PANTS (Privates, Are not for everyone, No means no, Talk about secrets that upset you, Speak up) underwear-rule guides, trusted-adults worksheets, secrets-versus-surprises guides, safe/unsafe touches resources, and pinwheel coloring sheets for child safety education.

Quantifiable outcome

• Comprehensive services reduce trauma to child victims by eliminating multiple, duplicative contacts with different professionals
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Arisa HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health and behavioral health services provider; one of the community resources referenced for families needing additional support beyond CSC services
• CASA of Northwest ArkansascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCourt-Appointed Special Advocates providing volunteer advocacy for children in the foster care system; community resource for families
• Arkansas Children's NorthwestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPediatric healthcare provider in Northwest Arkansas; child-focused organization serving as community resource
• Children's Advocacy Centers of ArkansascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState affiliate of the national CAC network; provides network support and accreditation for CSC model
• NWA Center for Sexual AssaultcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional organization providing sexual assault resources and hotline services; partner in the regional referral network
• NWA Peace at Home Family SheltercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDomestic violence shelter and services provider; community resource for families fleeing abuse
• Vantage Point NWAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health crisis services; local hotline resource for community members
• Community Clinic of NWAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity health clinic providing healthcare services; community resource for families
• NWA Food BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood security organization; basic needs resource for families served by CSC
• Bank of FayettevilleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing hot dogs for Pinwheel Rally events; participates in corporate matching gift programs
• Urban Cellar WineryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal winery launching custom wine benefiting CSC during Child Abuse Prevention Month April 2026
• Arvest BallparkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal baseball stadium hosting A Night with the Naturals event benefiting CSC with percentage of ticket sales donated
• Kappa Delta Sorority (University of Arkansas)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-standing philanthropy partner; annual themed fall dinner raises funds for Prevent Child Abuse America and CSC; received National Philanthropy Day Youth in Philanthropy Award

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National Children's Alliance: The national accrediting body and network for Children's Advocacy Centers like CSC. Operates the same CAC model, provides accreditation, training, and standards, and is the closest structural peer even though it serves a network role rather than direct service delivery.
• Children's Advocacy Centers of Arkansas: State-level affiliate of the national CAC network, providing accreditation and support to CSC and other Arkansas CACs. Directly comparable as the coordinating body for the same model CSC implements.
• Darkness to Light: National nonprofit focused on child sexual abuse prevention training and awareness, including school-based curricula. Comparable to CSC's prevention training and Empower Me! curriculum in target mission and audience, though more prevention-only.
• Stop It Now: Nonprofit focused on preventing child sexual abuse through education, helpline, and prevention programs. Comparable in mission focus (prevention, intervention) and target audiences (parents, professionals, schools), though operating at national scale.

Broad incumbents

• Prevent Child Abuse America: Large national nonprofit advocating for child abuse prevention with state chapters and "Pinwheels for Prevention" campaigns (also used by CSC). Comparable in mission scope, operating at much greater national scale and serving as an umbrella funder.
• Childhelp: National nonprofit operating a child abuse hotline, residential treatment, and prevention education. Comparable in providing advocacy, therapy, and prevention services to abused children, though at much larger national scale.
• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): Largest national anti-sexual-violence organization, operating the National Sexual Assault Hotline. Comparable in providing forensic interviewing training, victim services, and prevention education related to sexual abuse, though at a national scale.

Regional players

• CASA of Northwest Arkansas: Court-Appointed Special Advocate program in NWA providing volunteer advocacy for foster children. Already a CSC partner; comparable as a regional child welfare/advocacy nonprofit serving the same Washington County geography and child welfare population.
• NWA Peace at Home Family Shelter: Regional domestic violence shelter and services provider in NWA and a CSC community partner. Comparable as a regional nonprofit serving abuse victims with crisis intervention and family support, though focused on adult domestic violence rather than child sexual abuse.
• Arkansas Children's Northwest: Pediatric healthcare provider in NWA and a CSC community resource partner. Comparable in serving the same child welfare population in NWA, but as a clinical healthcare system rather than a CAC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/childrenssafetycenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/children%27s-safety-center
• Instagraminstagram.com/cscwashco

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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Investments

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