ChildSavers

What ChildSavers does

ChildSavers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1924 and headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, providing children's mental health services to children ages 2-18 in the Greater Richmond area. The organization operates three core service lines: clinic-based outpatient therapy, school-based mental health programming embedded directly inside Richmond Public Schools, Hopewell City Schools, and Colonial Heights, and a 24/7 Immediate Response crisis-intervention service. It also delivers a Child Development Training program for early childhood educators and provides trauma and resilience training to community organizations, giving it both a clinical and a workforce-training revenue surface.\n\nOperationally, ChildSavers runs as a multi-program human-services nonprofit rather than a software or technology product. Its clinical services are billable through Medicaid and private insurance, while its training and crisis programs are funded primarily through grants, corporate sponsorships, and individual donations. Major funding events include a $500,000 Robins Foundation Community Innovation Grant, a $150,000 Virginia Credit Union donation in 2024, a $100,000 Sentara Healthcare grant in 2022, and a record $586,000 raised at the 2025 Centennial Gala. Governance is via a board of directors, with L. Robert Bolling serving as CEO and Nell Nutaitis as VP of Development.\n\nThe business model blends fee-for-service clinical revenue with contributed income, creating a two-pillar funding profile typical of mid-sized U.S. children's mental-health nonprofits. The organization's centennial branding, GuideStar Platinum transparency status, and Council on Accreditation credential are central to its donor-pipeline credibility. Forward posture is captured in the published Strategic Plan 2026-2028, which signals intent to extend geographic reach and programmatic depth rather than pivot the underlying service model.

Name

ChildSavers

Legal name

ChildSavers

Website

https://childsavers.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ChildSavers is a Richmond, Virginia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1924 providing children's outpatient and school-based mental health therapy, a 24/7 crisis response line, early childhood educator training, and trauma-informed care for Greater Richmond-area children, families, and community organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Children's Mental Health Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Child Care Services (624410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services) (HLAFACAL)

Keywords

• Children mental health
• Child therapy services
• Early childhood training
• Trauma resilience education
• School based counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization raises funds through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, annual galas, and planned giving programs. The 2025 centennial gala raised over $586,000.
2. Government and Foundation Grants: Receives funding from government agencies, healthcare foundations, and community foundations including Virginia Health Care Foundation, Sentara Healthcare, and Robins Foundation.
3. Insurance Reimbursement: Mental health services are billed to Medicaid and private insurance for outpatient therapy services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ChildSavers is a nonprofit organization that delivers children's outpatient mental health therapy (clinic, school-based, and 24/7 Immediate Response crisis services) for ages 2-18, training and credentialing for early childhood educators across Virginia, and trauma and resilience education for community leaders. The organization also generates supplemental revenue by renting The Overlook event venue in Church Hill, Richmond.

Product overview

ChildSavers is a non-profit organization offering a unified portfolio of children's mental health and development services. The core offerings consist of three main service lines: Children's Mental Health Services (outpatient, school-based, and Immediate Response crisis therapy), Child Development Services (training and professional development for childcare providers), and Trauma and Resilience Training. The organization also operates The Overlook at ChildSavers as an event venue, with proceeds supporting its mission. All services are focused on the Greater Richmond area and support children ages 2-18 with Medicaid and private insurance accepted.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Children's Mental Health Services Outpatient mental health therapy services for children ages 2-18, delivered virtually and in-person. Includes clinic-based therapy, school-based therapy in partner schools, and 24/7 Immediate Response crisis therapy. Offers play therapy, family therapy, and psychiatric services. Medicaid and private insurance accepted.
• Child Development Services Training, coaching, mentoring, and professional development for early childhood educators and childcare providers across Central and Southwest Virginia. Includes Child Development Associate (CDA) credentialing programs, nutrition education, and quality improvement support.
• Trauma and Resilience Training Free and fee-based training programs for community, national, and global leaders on trauma-informed care practices, delivered by Trauma and Resilience Educators. Builds organizational and community capacity to recognize and respond to childhood trauma.
• The Overlook at ChildSavers Outdoor event venue rental in Richmond's historic Church Hill neighborhood featuring sweeping views of downtown Richmond and a lawn space. Accommodates events up to 350 guests ceremony-style. Rental proceeds support ChildSavers' nonprofit mission.

Quantifiable outcome

• Centennial gala raised $586,000, the most ever for a ChildSavers event.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Commonwealth AutismcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding for coaching support to childcare providers through ChildSavers Child Development Services.
• Child Care Aware of VirginiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResource partnership for childcare providers utilizing ChildSavers CDS services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Child Mind Institute: National nonprofit providing clinical care, research, and education on children's mental health disorders. Comparable to ChildSavers in delivering outpatient child therapy and clinician-led training, though at significantly larger national scale.
• Communities In Schools: National nonprofit that places staff inside K-12 schools to deliver student support, including mental health and crisis intervention. Directly comparable to ChildSavers' school-based therapy model embedded in Richmond Public Schools and other Virginia districts.
• National Children's Alliance: National accrediting body and association for Child Advocacy Centers, which provide child-focused trauma response and therapy. Directly comparable to ChildSavers' Immediate Response crisis therapy and trauma-informed services for child trauma victims.

Broad incumbents

• Mental Health America: National nonprofit focused on mental health awareness, advocacy, and service delivery for all ages. Comparable to ChildSavers as a larger incumbent in the youth mental health nonprofit space, though it operates as an advocacy and education organization rather than a direct clinical provider.
• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): National grassroots nonprofit providing mental health education, advocacy, and peer support across all ages. Comparable to ChildSavers as a larger mental health nonprofit with overlapping community education and family support missions.

Regional players

• YMCA of Greater Richmond: Regional Richmond nonprofit operating youth programming, childcare, and community wellness services. Comparable to ChildSavers in delivering community-based child development, childcare support, and family services within the same Greater Richmond market.
• Brightpoint: Virginia-based Community Action Agency providing child development, Head Start, and family services across the state. Comparable to ChildSavers' Child Development Services in delivering training and credentialing (e.g., CDA) for early childcare providers across Central and Southwest Virginia.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond: Regional Richmond youth development nonprofit providing after-school programming, mentoring, and youth services. Comparable to ChildSavers as a same-metro youth-serving nonprofit, though focused on out-of-school-time programming rather than clinical mental health.
• Family Service of Greater Richmond: Regional Richmond-based nonprofit providing counseling, case management, and social services across the lifespan. Comparable to ChildSavers as a same-metro social services and mental health provider, though it serves broader populations rather than focusing on children specifically.

Emerging players

• JED Foundation: National nonprofit focused on youth and young adult mental health and suicide prevention, with strong school-based programming. Comparable to ChildSavers as a youth mental health nonprofit with school partnerships, though JED focuses on prevention programming rather than clinical therapy delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/childsaversrva
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCeS3tTA7n62ZCFdcqM-w4Tg
• Facebookfacebook.com/ChildSaversRVA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/childsavers
• Instagraminstagram.com/childsaversrva

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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