The Children's Cabinet

What The Children's Cabinet does

The Children's Cabinet is a Nevada-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in December 1985 and headquartered in Reno, with a stated mission of keeping children safe and families together. It delivers more than 40 programs at no charge to clients across four customer segments: families with children from birth to age 24, at-risk youth (ages 12–24), licensed child care providers, and Nevada employers. Service lines span family counseling (delivered by licensed therapists since 1988), child care financial assistance, parenting education, wraparound case management, an on-site food pantry, youth crisis intervention via a Safe Place network of 30+ designated sites, workforce development (YouthBuild, Cabinet Ink), the Redfield Academy alternative high school, and provider training/coaching. Under a subaward with the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services, the organization administers federal CCDF child care subsidies statewide, channeling $7,532,858 in subsidy support to families in the 12 months ending June 30, 2025.

The organization has no proprietary technology platforms; service delivery is built on a hub-and-spoke physical model with seven offices across Reno (three locations), Carson City, Las Vegas, Elko, and Henderson, supplemented by the Safe Place site network and a statewide child care resource database (NevadaChildCare.org). Revenue is composed of individual and corporate donations, government grants (primarily CCDF administration), and special-event fundraising led by the annual Art of Childhood gala. Its distribution model is community-led: referrals flow through schools, healthcare providers (Renown Health, Northern Nevada HOPES), social service agencies, and employer partners, with all services provided free of charge to end users. The Children's Cabinet also acts as an ecosystem builder, having spun off the Nevada Public Health Foundation and Join Together Northern Nevada, and maintains board or council seats on the Nevada Early Childhood Advisory Council, NevAEYC, Nevada Afterschool Network, and the Pritzler Prenatal to Three Leadership Collaborative.

The leadership team comprises CEO Kim Young, COO/Strategy Michael Brazier, CPO Marty Elquist, CFO Mike Torvinen, and a director-level bench covering clinical, family resources, youth intervention, provider support, donor relations, quality/community relations (Las Vegas-based), HR, finance & technology, and a recently created Policy & External Relations function led by former Nevada Assemblywoman Shannon Bilbray-Axelrod. Recognition includes Las Vegas Review-Journal Best Charity Event, Best Place to Volunteer, and a 1991 Agency of the Year award; the organization also operates the Children's Cabinet Foundation, a permanent endowment established in 1990.

Name

The Children's Cabinet

Legal name

The Children's Cabinet, Inc.

Website

https://childrenscabinet.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Children's Cabinet is a Reno-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1985 that delivers more than 40 free programs—including family counseling, child care subsidies, youth crisis intervention, and provider training—to Nevada families, youth, child care providers, and employers through seven statewide offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Family and Social Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Child Care Services (62441), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Home Visiting & Parent Coaching Programs (EDACALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Employer-Sponsored / On-Site Childcare Centers (EDACAAAD)

Keywords

• Family support services
• Youth crisis intervention
• Child care assistance
• Nonprofit social services
• Parent education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Reno

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual and corporate donations from the community support programs and services. The Children's Cabinet is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (Tax ID: 77-0097156).
2. Government Grants and Funding: Funding from Administration for Children and Families Child Care Development Fund through subaward agreement with Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services Child Care and Development Program.
3. Special Events: Annual Art of Childhood gala and other fundraising events generate community support and donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Children's Cabinet delivers more than 40 no-charge programs across four pillars: (1) Family Support — child care financial assistance, family counseling, wraparound case management, parenting education, food pantry, and Early Childhood Community Health Worker services; (2) Youth Programs — 24/7 Safe Place crisis intervention, Redfield Academy alternative high school, Signs of Suicide screening, former-foster-youth support, Cabinet Ink youth-run digital printing, and Washoe YouthBuild workforce training; (3) Child Care Provider Services — Silver State Stars QRIS coaching, Early Childhood Support Network substitute care, Parents as Teachers home visiting, and Nevada Strong Start child care centers; (4) Employer/Business Services — Best Place for Working Parents designation and employer consultation. Programs are administered statewide from seven Nevada offices and via the NevadaChildCare.org database.

Product overview

The Children's Cabinet operates as a unified service organization offering over 40 free programs and services for Nevada families. The portfolio centers on four main service areas: (1) Family Support Programs including child care financial assistance, family counseling, wraparound case management, parenting education, and food assistance; (2) Youth Programs including Safe Place crisis intervention, youth workforce development (YouthBuild, Cabinet Ink), Redfield Academy alternative high school, and former foster youth support; (3) Child Care Provider Services including QRIS coaching, ECSN substitute staffing, provider training, and the Nevada Strong Start center; and (4) Employer/Business Services including the Best Place for Working Parents designation and employer consultation. The organization also runs community engagement initiatives including the annual Art of Childhood gala, Adopt a Family holiday program, and the Youth Mental Health Summit.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Child Care Financial Assistance Financial assistance program helping eligible parents who are working, going to school, in job training, or seeking employment access quality child care, administered via the federal CCDF subaward with the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services.
• Family Counseling No-cost family counseling delivered by licensed therapists for families struggling with parenting, household, or relationship concerns, providing tools to improve communication and cope with difficulties.
• Safe Place & Street Outreach 24/7 crisis intervention program under the national Safe Place partnership, providing immediate safety and support for youth in crisis via a 1-800-536-4588 hotline, TEXT "SAFE" to 4HELP (44357), and a network of 30+ designated community sites across Reno, Sparks, Incline Village, and Sun Valley.
• Wraparound Support Case management service offered to every child and family, helping identify unmet needs and develop action plans to access resources and achieve goals across the four service pillars.
• Parent Education & Support Services Free online and in-person courses for adults covering parenting skills, child development, youth mental health topics, including Circle of Security Parenting, Positive Solutions for Families, and Parents as Teachers home visiting.
• Youth Mental Health First Aid Training course providing adults with tools to help adolescents experiencing mental health challenges, addiction, or crisis, certified through the national Youth Mental Health First Aid curriculum.
• Redfield Academy Alternative high school program for Washoe County students at risk of dropping out, offering credit recovery and diploma completion in partnership with the Washoe County School District.
• Youth Work Experience / Washoe YouthBuild Workforce development program offering career skills training, exploration, and job placement assistance for at-risk youth, delivered in partnership with the Northern Nevada Building Trade Unions.
• Cabinet Ink Youth-run digital printing business providing hands-on work experience and marketable skills for at-risk youth, integrated as part of the youth workforce portfolio.
• Support for Former Foster Youth Case management and support services for youth who have aged out of foster care, helping with successful transition to adulthood including housing, education, and employment.
• Signs of Suicide Program Universal suicide-prevention screening program offered in all Washoe County middle schools and upon request from other schools, in collaboration with school district partners.
• Child Care Provider Support & Coaching Training, coaching, and support services for child care providers including QRIS coaching, Pyramid Model implementation, professional development workshops, and the Child Care Excellence Academy.
• Early Childhood Support Network (ECSN) Temporary on-call substitute care service for licensed child care centers and family child care homes in Reno, Sparks, Carson City, and Las Vegas, providing reliable substitute staffing.
• Employer Support Program Program helping Nevada employers support employees' work-life balance by assisting with designing meaningful benefits packages and family-friendly workplace cultures.
• Nevada Child Care Resource & Referral (NevadaChildCare.org) Online database and resource service helping families find licensed child care providers 24/7 across Nevada, serving as the state's centralized search platform.
• Food Market On-site food pantry available to families in the program five days a week, addressing food insecurity through partnership with the Food Bank of Northern Nevada.
• Early Childhood Community Health Worker Program Community health worker services providing culturally competent liaisons between families and health and social service providers in Las Vegas and Reno.
• Nevada Strong Start Child Care Services Center On-site child care services centers in Reno and Henderson providing quality child care options for Nevada families through the Nevada Strong Start initiative.
• First 5 Nevada Connection point to Nevada's entire Early Childhood System, helping families navigate and access early childhood resources through a single front door.
• Classes & Events Catalog of parenting classes, youth programs, community education events, and child care provider training sessions offered in-person and virtually across Northern Nevada, Las Vegas, and Elko.
• Washoe County Youth Mental Health Summit Annual summit bringing together mental health providers and caring adults to discuss youth mental health importance and strategies, in partnership with Renown Health and other stakeholders.
• Art of Childhood Annual Gala Annual fundraising gala held the second Friday of August bringing the community together to celebrate creativity and support the Children's Cabinet mission, recognized by Las Vegas Review-Journal as Best Charity Event.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,000+ families served annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Child Care Aware of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in Child Care Aware of America's Membership Council and State Network Council, supporting child care resource and referral services statewide.
• Division of Welfare and Supportive ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCDF Leadership Team partnership for child care program administration. The Children's Cabinet administers child care subsidies for the state of Nevada through this partnership.
• Nevada Division of Child and Family ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partnership for child and family services coordination.
• Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic development partnership supporting workforce development and business community engagement.
• Food Bank of Northern NevadaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to address food insecurity through the on-site food pantry program.
• Join Together Northern NevadaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partnership for community health and wellness initiatives.
• Nevada Afterschool NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard membership supporting out-of-school time programs for youth.
• Nevada Association for the Education of Young Children (NevAEYC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoverning board and chapter partnerships (Northwestern Nevada and Southern Nevada) supporting early childhood education professionals.
• Nevada Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide advisory council participation including Southern NV Local Council for early childhood systems development.
• NevadaWorksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development partnership supporting youth employment and job training programs.
• Pritzker Prenatal to Three Leadership CollaborativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLed by Children's Advocacy Alliance, supporting early childhood policy initiatives.
• Renown HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partnership for community health initiatives and youth mental health summit collaboration.
• Safe Place (National)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational youth crisis intervention program partnership providing 24/7 safety net for youth in Washoe County.
• Truckee Meadows Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly Childhood Education Program Advisory Committee partnership for workforce development.
• University of Nevada, RenominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Nevada Early Head Start Policy Council participation.
• Washoe County Human Services AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner since 1985, interagency collaboration for human services delivery.
• Washoe County School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership supporting youth programs, Redfield Academy, and school-based services.
• Boys and Girls Clubs of RenominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSafe Place location host providing safe spaces for youth in crisis.
• Eddy HouseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSafe Place location and partner for homeless youth services.
• Northern Nevada Building Trade Unions (NABTU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLabor partnership supporting workforce development and training programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• National Safe Place Network: Operates the Safe Place youth crisis intervention program that The Children's Cabinet delivers locally in Washoe County. Directly comparable in delivering 24/7 youth crisis access points and case management.
• Children's Home Society of California: Long-standing California nonprofit delivering adoption, foster care, counseling, and child welfare services. Comparable mission and operating model as a multi-service family support organization.
• Olive Crest: California-based nonprofit providing child and family services including counseling, foster care support, and education programs. Highly comparable multi-program social services model serving families and at-risk youth.
• Eddy House: Reno-based nonprofit providing homeless and at-risk youth services; existing Safe Place partner of The Children's Cabinet. Closest local peer serving overlapping youth-in-crisis population.
• Child Care Aware of America: National CCR&R and membership network of which The Children's Cabinet is a State Network Council member. Most directly comparable organization given overlapping child care resource & referral, subsidy administration, and provider training missions.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Truckee Meadows: Local Reno-area youth services nonprofit that also serves as a Safe Place site partner. Directly comparable in mission, geography, and youth program delivery to The Children's Cabinet.
• Child Crisis Arizona: Arizona-based nonprofit delivering crisis intervention, family counseling, early childhood services, and child care referral. Closely comparable to The Children's Cabinet's integrated family-and-youth services model in a neighboring Western state.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth services umbrella organization that operates the local Truckee Meadows chapter — overlapping with The Children's Cabinet on youth development, but at much larger national scale and broader scope.
• YMCA of the Sierra: Regional YMCA serving the Reno/Sierra region with youth programs, child care, and family services. Overlaps with The Children's Cabinet in mission and geography but operates as a broader multi-service community organization rather than child- and family-services specialist.

Regional players

• Child Care Resource Center: California-based CCR&R agency administering child care subsidies and provider support. Highly comparable function (subsidy administration, provider coaching, family referral) but operating in a different state from The Children's Cabinet.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/thechildrenscabinet

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

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