DCCH Center for Children & Families

What DCCH Center for Children & Families does

DCCH Center for Children & Families is a nonprofit child welfare and behavioral health organization founded in 1848 and headquartered on a 75-acre campus in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, operating under the auspices of the Diocese of Covington. The organization delivers an integrated continuum of care including a Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) for 32 children ages 6-15 removed from their homes by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, an outpatient Therapy Center providing individual, family, couples, and trauma-focused counseling (with telehealth across Northern Kentucky and the Cincinnati area), Therapeutic Foster Care placement and support (operating since 1999), state-licensed Adoption Services (since 2002), Targeted Case Management for Medicaid-eligible clients ages 4-64, and an Independent Living Program (since 2017) for young adults ages 18-21 transitioning out of foster care. Sub-services include equine therapy, the on-campus Guardian Angel School (a unit of Beechwood Independent School District), St. Joseph's Ministry faith-based outreach through 25+ Diocese parishes, the DCCH Flea Market thrift store, Club 1848 monthly giving, and the Swing into Spring annual gala.

Revenue is generated through five primary streams: per-diem state government contracts for residential care ($336/day per child against $508/day cost, producing a deficit covered by donations), Medicaid and commercial insurance billing (Anthem, United Healthcare UMR, Aetna, Cigna) for therapy and case management, private-pay therapy fees, donations and monthly giving, and event fundraising (Swing into Spring, Flea Market). The organization reports an annual deficit exceeding $2,008,960 funded by foundation grants (Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Horizon Community Funds, Kosair for Kids, Kentucky Colonels, Jeff Ruby Foundation, Joe Burrow Foundation) and individual contributions. DCCH is COA-accredited through October 2026, was the first Northern Kentucky residential treatment facility to achieve this credential (1990), and is authorized as a Kentucky Medicaid Service Provider. Leadership includes President & CEO Denise Govan, VP of Programs Emily Hirsch, and a board chaired by Jerry Deatherage, with 51-100 employees delivering services across 40+ Kentucky counties.

Name

DCCH Center for Children & Families

Legal name

DCCH Center for Children and Families

Website

https://dcchcenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1848

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

DCCH Center for Children & Families is a Kentucky nonprofit founded in 1848 that delivers residential treatment, foster care, adoption, outpatient therapy, case management, and independent living services to children and families across Northern Kentucky and the Cincinnati area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Welfare & Family Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers (HLAFACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI), Therapeutic/Behavioral & Residential Treatment K–12 Schools (EDAJABAI)

Keywords

• Residential treatment services
• Therapeutic foster care
• Child mental health services
• Adoption home studies
• Youth counseling therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Ft Mitchell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts - State of Kentucky: State reimbursement for residential treatment care ($336/day per child as of source date). DCCH provides care for children removed from homes by Commonwealth of Kentucky.
2. Therapy Services Revenue: Revenue from therapy and counseling services. Accepts Medicaid, major insurance (Anthem, United Healthcare UMR, Aetna, Cigna), and private pay clients. Therapy Center offers services to children, adults, couples, and families.
3. Donations and Contributions: Individual donations, Club 1848 monthly giving ($18.48/month), Amazon Wish List donations, Kroger Rewards, memorial/tribute donations, estate planning gifts. Annual deficit of approximately $2,008,960 is covered through grants and donors.
4. Event Fundraising: Swing into Spring annual gala, Flea Market proceeds, and other fundraising events. 100% of Flea Market proceeds directly support children in residential care.
5. Adoption Services: Private adoption home studies conducted for Kentucky families seeking domestic or international adoption. DCCH licensed adoption agency since 2001.
6. Foundation and Corporate Grants: Funding from foundations including Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Horizon Community Funds, Kosair for Kids, Kentucky Colonels, Jeff Ruby Foundation, Joe Burrow Foundation, and others for program support and endowments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

DCCH Center for Children & Families operates a Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) for children ages 6–15 who have been removed from their homes, combined with outpatient counseling, K-12 special education through Guardian Angel School, Therapeutic Foster Care, Adoption Home Studies, Targeted Case Management, an Independent Living Program for young adults aging out of foster care, and Equine Sessions. Services are delivered on a 25+ acre campus in Fort Mitchell, KY, and through community-based placements across Northern Kentucky.

Product overview

DCCH Center for Children and Families is a non-profit social services organization operating since 1848 under the Diocese of Covington. The organization offers a continuum of care through multiple interconnected programs: The Therapy Center provides mental health counseling; the Residential Treatment Program offers 24/7 care with on-site Guardian Angel School education; Therapeutic Foster Care and Adoption Services match children with families; Targeted Case Management connects clients to resources; the Independent Living Program helps young adults transition from foster care; and Equine Sessions provide animal-assisted therapy. Supporting programs include the DCCH Flea Market (fundraising thrift store), Club 1848 (monthly donation program), Buddy the Bulldog (comfort pillows), St. Joseph's Ministry (church partnerships), and the annual Swing into Spring gala.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Therapy Center: Mental health and counseling services offered by DCCH Center for Children and Families
• DCCH Flea Market
• Guardian Angel School
• Buddy the Bulldog
• Equine Sessions
• St. Joseph's Ministry

Products and services

• Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP)
• Therapy Center at DCCH
• Guardian Angel School

Quantifiable outcome

• 182+ children adopted through DCCH program
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diocese of CovingtoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDCCH is a Christian institution under the auspices of the Diocese of Covington, Kentucky. The Diocese provides oversight and support, and DCCH operates St. Joseph's Ministry as a church outreach initiative with Diocesan support.
• Beechwood Independent School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuardian Angel School operates as a separate unit of Beechwood Independent School District. School staffed by Beechwood-certified teachers providing education exclusively for DCCH residents.
• KrogerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKroger Rewards Program allows shoppers to designate DCCH as their nonprofit of choice, with Kroger donating a portion of purchase revenue quarterly.
• St. Joseph's Ministry Parish NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutreach initiative with support from Diocese of Covington involving 25+ parishes including Holy Cross, St. Benedict, St. Philip Melbourne, St. Augustine, St. Tim, St. Therese, IHM, St. Joe Crescent Springs, St. Barbara, MQH, Bethesda Community, Vineyard Florence, St. Joe Cold Spring, St. Pius, Blessed Sacrament, St. Agnes, St. Paul, St. Henry, Mother of God, St. Patrick Taylor Mill, and others. Parish liaisons help coordinate foster/adoptive family support.
• AmazonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon Wish Lists for each DCCH program allow donors to purchase and ship needed items directly to DCCH supporting residential, foster care, case management, and independent living programs.
• AnthemminorOthersAccepted insurance provider at Therapy Center.
• United Healthcare UMRminorOthersAccepted insurance provider at Therapy Center.
• AetnaminorOthersAccepted insurance provider at Therapy Center.
• CignaminorOthersAccepted insurance provider at Therapy Center.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pressley Ridge: Pittsburgh, PA-based nonprofit operating residential treatment, therapeutic foster care, adoption, and community-based behavioral health for children and families across multiple states. Highly comparable continuum-of-care model to DCCH with similar target populations and service architecture.
• The Buckeye Ranch: Columbus, OH-based nonprofit providing residential treatment, outpatient behavioral health, and community-based services for children and families. Direct comparable in service mix and Ohio Valley geographic adjacency to DCCH's Northern Kentucky catchment area.
• Crittenton Services: West Virginia and Ohio-based nonprofit providing residential treatment, foster care, and in-home services for at-risk youth. Comparable in mission, populations served, and continuum of care, operating in adjacent Appalachian/Midwest geographies to DCCH.
• KVC Health Systems: Multi-state nonprofit providing in-home family services, foster care, adoption, residential treatment, and behavioral health for children. Comparable service mix and populations, with greater geographic reach across Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Kentucky, and West Virginia — including operations that overlap with DCCH's territory.
• Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth (SAFY): Multi-state nonprofit providing therapeutic foster care, adoption, behavioral health, and family preservation services across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast. Comparable in foster care and adoption focus with overlapping Kentucky/Ohio operational footprint to DCCH.
• Bellefaire JCB: Cleveland, OH-based nonprofit providing residential treatment, foster care, adoption, outpatient mental health, and autism services for children and families. Closest direct peer given comparable service mix (residential + therapy + foster/adoption) in the same Midwest footprint, though operating at a meaningfully larger scale.
• Maryville Academy: Chicago-area nonprofit offering residential treatment, therapeutic foster care, adoption, and family support services for children, with Catholic institutional roots similar to DCCH's diocesan affiliation. Direct peer in faith-based residential and child welfare continuum.

Broad incumbents

• Boys Town: National nonprofit headquartered in Nebraska operating residential treatment, in-home family services, community support, and research-based programs for at-risk children and families. Comparable faith-inspired origins and full continuum of services, though operating at national scale.
• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: National, large-scale nonprofit behavioral health organization operating residential treatment, community living, foster care, and outpatient services across more than a dozen states. Far larger than DCCH but directly comparable in core service lines and populations served.

Regional players

• Beech Acres Parenting Center: Cincinnati-area nonprofit providing parenting support, mental health, and foster care/adoption services for children and families. Regional overlap with DCCH in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky market with comparable parenting and family-strengthening focus, though less residential-heavy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCYiOEQmo-F2Z90elFU-XNGg
• Facebookfacebook.com/dcchcenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dcchcenter
• Xx.com/DCCHCenter

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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