Lafayette House

What Lafayette House does

Lafayette House is a Joplin, Missouri-based nonprofit founded in November 1978 that delivers trauma-informed services across three integrated program areas: domestic violence, sexual assault, and substance use disorder treatment. Its service portfolio includes a 24/7/365 emergency shelter and crisis hotline, individual, group, and family counseling, case management, medication-assisted treatment (residential and outpatient), children's therapy, SARA (Sexual Assault Response Advocate) hospital advocacy, and outpatient treatment for drug court participants across Jasper, McDonald, and Newton counties. Supporting programs include Jade House transitional housing (opened 2018), Second Steps (state-licensed childcare for ages 6 weeks to 5 years, formerly Pumpkin Patch), the Second Chances Benefit Thrift Store (founded 2007), and a Prevention Education Program for grades 6-12 (launched 2022).

The underlying technology stack is minimal and human-centric: there are no APIs, no proprietary software products, and no digital platform products. Service delivery is built on evidence-based clinical practices and trauma-informed care frameworks, supported by CARF accreditation and certifications from the Missouri Departments of Mental Health and Health and Senior Services. Operational infrastructure includes a main Joplin headquarters in the historic Lafayette School building, a Neosho satellite office, the Second Steps childcare facility, the Jade House transitional unit, and a community-facing website (lafayettehouse.org) with online donations via Stripe, a blog, and active social media channels on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Lafayette House operates as a private nonprofit with no parent company, no venture or equity funding, and no public listing. Revenue is generated through individual donations, Missouri government grants (notably the Department of Mental Health), the Missouri Domestic Violence Shelter Tax Credit Program offering donors a 70% state tax credit on gifts of $100 or more, thrift store proceeds, and an annual Ooh-La Lafayette fundraiser hosted at Downstream Casino and Resort. All client services are provided at no cost. Leadership is vested in a Board of Directors and an executive team led by CEO Susan Hickam, with a recently expanded C-suite that includes Chief Strategy, Chief Development, Chief Program, and CFO/Compliance officers, consistent with a maturing regional human-services organization.

Name

Lafayette House

Legal name

Lafayette House

Website

https://lafayettehouse.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lafayette House is a Joplin, Missouri nonprofit founded in 1978 that provides free, trauma-informed domestic violence, sexual assault, and substance use disorder services to more than 1,000 women, men, and children annually across southwest Missouri, funded by state grants, donations, and a thrift store.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services for Domestic Violence and Substance Use Disorders

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Other Individual and Family Services (62419), Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Residential Care Facilities (6239)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers (HLAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers (HLAFACAC), Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO)

Keywords

• Domestic violence services
• Sexual assault support
• Substance use treatment
• Emergency shelter services
• Trauma-informed counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Joplin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: Primary funding comes from individual donations, government grants from Missouri Department of Mental Health, and tax credit donation programs. The organization offers a 70% Missouri state tax credit for donations of $100 or more.
2. Missouri Domestic Violence Shelter Tax Credit Program: Missouri taxpayers contributing $100 or more can receive a 70% state tax credit, making donations highly incentivized for in-state donors.
3. Second Chances Thrift Store: The Joplin Second Chances Benefit Thrift Store supports Lafayette House's mission by providing resources for clients and contributing all proceeds to operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lafayette House provides free, trauma-informed direct services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and individuals with substance use disorders in southwest Missouri. Core services include 24/7 emergency shelter, individual/group/family counseling, case management, medication-assisted substance use treatment, SARA hospital advocacy, and prevention education, all delivered at no cost to clients across Jasper, McDonald, and Newton Counties.

Product overview

Lafayette House is a single-site nonprofit social services organization offering a unified portfolio of trauma-informed services rather than a platform-based product. Its core services include three integrated program areas: Domestic Violence Services (emergency shelter, counseling, case management), Sexual Assault Services (specialized counseling, SARA advocates, support groups), and Substance Use Disorder Treatment (medication-assisted treatment, family counseling, residential/outpatient care). These core services are complemented by supportive programs including Second Steps Childcare (licensed facility for clients' children), Jade House Transitional Housing, Second Chances Benefit Thrift Store, Prevention Education Program (youth education), and an annual Ooh-La Lafayette fundraiser. The organization serves more than 1,000 people annually in southwest Missouri.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Second Chances Benefit Thrift Store: Thrift store founded in 2007 to support Lafayette House's mission by providing resources for clients and partnering with the community, with all proceeds contributing to Lafayette House's operations.
• Second Steps
• Jade House
• Pumpkin Patch Daycare Center

Products and services

• Domestic Violence Services Emergency shelter and comprehensive outreach services for adult and child victims of domestic violence, including individual, group, and family counseling, case management, onsite licensed childcare, children's therapy, and specialized counseling for victims of rape or childhood sexual assault. Available 24/7/365 in southwest Missouri.
• Sexual Assault Services Specialized counseling for victims of rape or childhood sexual abuse, support groups, group counseling, and trained SARA (Sexual Assault Response Advocate) volunteers who respond to local emergency rooms to provide advocacy and support to sexual assault survivors.
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment
• Second Steps Childcare
• Jade House Transitional Housing Transitional housing facility opened in 2018 to provide supportive housing for those facing domestic violence, sexual assault, substance abuse, and addiction.
• Second Chances Benefit Thrift Store Joplin-based thrift store founded in 2007 that provides resources for clients and supports the community, with all proceeds contributing to Lafayette House's operations.
• Prevention Education Program School-based program for grades 6-12 empowering youth with knowledge and skills to make informed choices regarding healthy relationships and teen dating violence.
• Clinical and Professional Internship Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves more than 1,000 people annually in southwest Missouri
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Downstream Casino and ResortcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Downstream Casino and Resort hosts the annual Ooh-La Lafayette fundraiser event, which is the only major fundraiser for Lafayette House supporting programs for families affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, or substance abuse.
• Jasper County Drug CourtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLafayette House provides comprehensive outpatient treatment services for participants in the Jasper County drug court program.
• McDonald County Drug CourtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLafayette House provides comprehensive outpatient treatment services for participants in the McDonald County drug court program.
• Newton County Drug CourtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLafayette House became the Newton County Drug Court provider in 1999 and continues to provide comprehensive outpatient treatment services for participants.
• Missouri Department of Mental HealthcoreOthersAs a provider of services for the Missouri Department of Mental Health, Lafayette House receives funding and regulatory oversight for mental health and substance use disorder services.
• Missouri Department of Health and Senior ServicescoreOthersAs a licensed Child Care provider by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Lafayette House's childcare facilities operate under state licensing and regulatory oversight.
• Missouri Department of Social ServicescoreOthersThe Missouri Department of Social Services administers the Domestic Violence Shelter Tax Credit program and processes tax credit certificates for donors to Lafayette House.
• Local Emergency Rooms (Joplin area)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrained SARA (Sexual Assault Response Advocate) volunteers respond to local emergency rooms to provide support to sexual assault survivors, ensuring victims have advocacy and access to resources.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@LafayetteHouse
• Facebookfacebook.com/lafayettehousejoplin
• Instagraminstagram.com/lafayettehouse1978
• Xx.com/LafayetteH1978
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lafayette-house---nonprofit

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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