What Youth Homes does

Youth Homes, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1965 and headquartered in Concord, California (with additional offices in Walnut Creek), providing trauma-informed mental health services to foster youth and young adults in Contra Costa County. The organization operates a Continuum of Care that includes a licensed Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) across four residential homes in Concord, community-based mental health services, Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS), the Family Pathways program (Intensive Care Coordination, Intensive Home-Based Services, and therapy), the Transition-Age Youth (TAY) program for clients aged 17-21, an Employment Development Program (EDP), and Experiential Therapeutic Services (ETS) that incorporate equine therapy, gardening, and adventure-based activities. It serves roughly 200 youth and families per year, with referrals channeled primarily through Contra Costa Behavioral Health Services (CCBHS).

Youth Homes does not operate a proprietary technology platform; service delivery is labor-intensive and human-mediated, relying on LMFT-credentialed Clinical Directors, around-the-clock residential staff, and an enrichment program with external partners (Double GG Ranch, Zenerosity, Family Harvest Farm, Alliance of Therapy Dogs). The organization is COA-accredited, holds a 2026 Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency, and carries a 4-star Charity Navigator rating.

The revenue model is a hybrid of county government contracts (subscribing/recurring), philanthropic donations (one-time, monthly, and planned giving through the Living Legends program), foundation and corporate grants, and transactional thrift shop revenue generated through a retail storefront and a partnership with Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery Center. Government contracts explicitly do not cover full operating costs, so donations, grants, and thrift shop proceeds function as structural bridge funding rather than supplemental margin. Youth Homes markets through its website, email newsletter, organic social media (Facebook, Instagram), community events (Community Cares, Picnic in the Park), volunteer programs, and roughly 30 corporate and community partnerships. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors, currently led by CEO Tim Byrd (appointed December 2021, succeeding Cameron Safarloo).

Name

Youth Homes

Legal name

Youth Homes, Inc.

Website

https://youthhomes.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Youth Homes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1965 that provides trauma-informed mental health, residential, and enrichment services to roughly 200 foster youth and young adults annually in Contra Costa County, California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Pleasant Hill

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts: County-funded residential programs including Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Programs (STRTP). Government contracts do not cover the full cost of operations.
2. Donations and Philanthropy: Individual donations, monthly giving program, planned giving (Living Legends program), corporate matching, and community fundraiser proceeds bridge funding gaps.
3. Thrift Shop Revenue: The Youth Homes Thrift Shop sells donated items and rescued goods from Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery Center partnership. All revenue directly supports mental health services.
4. Grants: Foundation and corporate grants support specific programs including enrichment, facility improvements, and general operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Youth Homes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1965 that delivers trauma-informed mental health and social services to current and former foster youth, young adults with complex behavioral health challenges, and under-resourced children at risk of entering foster care in Contra Costa County. The organization operates a Continuum of Care spanning licensed Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Programs (STRTP), community-based services (Therapeutic Behavioral Services, Family Pathways, Transition Age Youth), an Employment Development Program, and Experiential Therapeutic Services.

Product overview

Youth Homes offers a unified portfolio of trauma-informed social services for foster youth and young adults with complex behavioral health challenges. The organization operates a continuum of care model combining residential treatment (STRTP), community-based mental health services (TBS, Family Pathways, Community-Based Services), and transition support (TAY). Experiential Therapeutic Services and Enrichment Programs provide therapeutic adventures and activities that support healing through play. The Youth Homes Thrift Shop serves as a fundraising mechanism supporting all programs. Services are designed to empower youth to process trauma, develop self-sufficiency, build supportive networks, and create healthy, safe, and meaningful lives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) A licensed residential program providing safety, 24/7 care, and mental health treatment for youth unable to thrive in their homes. Features a team of residential staff who create a healing environment for youth who have experienced trauma.
• Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) An intensive family-based program focused on emphasizing family strengths and abilities while building skills to help reduce negative behaviors. TBS specialists work alongside professional team members, parents, caregivers, and foster parents to help clients achieve behavioral goals.
• Family Pathways Program Provides specialty mental health services including Intensive Care Coordination (ICC), Intensive Home-Based Services (IHBS), and individual and family therapy for foster youth, youth at risk of entering foster care, and their families. Acts as a connector for everyone supporting the child's well-being.
• Transition Age Youth (TAY) Program Supports clients aged 17-21 in shifting successfully into independent living, providing essential support for resilient youth to successfully move into adulthood and out of the foster care system through monthly social gatherings and transition services.
• Community-Based Services Provides community-based mental health services that offer access to support in the communities where clients live and go to school, supporting youth who have experienced trauma including post-traumatic stress from violence, abuse, and neglect.
• Employment Development Program (EDP) Supports youth in developing workplace skills and job readiness capabilities to help them build sustainable futures and achieve economic independence.
• Experiential Therapeutic Services (ETS) Therapeutic services incorporating experiential activities such as enrichment programs, therapeutic adventures, horse therapy, garden programs, and other hands-on experiences that support youth healing through play and exploration.
• Youth Homes Thrift Shop A boutique-style thrift shop that raises money to support the needs of foster youth and youth impacted by trauma. Partners with Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery Center for sustainable inventory and generates thousands of dollars in revenue for mental health services.
• Enrichment Programs Provides youth with opportunities to learn through play, express themselves, develop social skills, explore passions, and build self-confidence through enrichment activities including horse therapy, garden programs, art therapy, and experiential adventures.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 200 youth served per year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

32 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery Center (MDRR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeekly visits to MDRR's Pittsburg facility to select unique items for the thrift shop. Rescued items from the waste stream generate thousands of dollars in additional revenue for mental health services. Partnership includes MDRR's Recycle Smart program allowing nonprofits to pick up donated items twice yearly.
• Rebuilding Together East Bay NorthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstalled nearly 200 feet of 6-foot-high redwood fence panels at Cherry Lane home. Partnership underwritten by Rebuilding Together through grants from AmeriCorps Senior RSVP. Republic Services donated dumpster for the project.
• Berkeley LabscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner11 volunteers from Berkeley Labs participated in fence installation project at Cherry Lane home, installing redwood fence panels under Rebuilding Together guidance.
• Boys Team Charity The Oaks LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer group that participated in fence installation at Cherry Lane, removing old structure and preparing holes for new fence posts and panels.
• Double GG RanchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosts summer horse therapy program for youth, donating use of horses (TJ, Buddy, High Call, Meha) at no cost. Fifth summer program transformed experience for 9 teens with equestrian activities fostering leadership and connection.
• Alliance of Therapy DogsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides pet therapy dogs for monthly transition-age youth social gatherings, supporting therapeutic environment through animal-assisted activities.
• Pacific Service Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner that donated 22 iPads to youth, bridging the digital divide and increasing access to education and social connection. Also joined Community Cares fundraising efforts.
• Born This Way FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth Homes partnered with Lady Gaga's foundation for the #BeKind21 campaign, joining 150+ partners to encourage wellness and cultivate kindness through action. Engages entire community from foster youth to staff and Board members.
• Adams StreetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Community Cares 2024 fundraising campaign.
• AlphaGraphicsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Community Cares 2024 fundraising campaign.
• CorePower YogaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner for Community Cares 2024 with Walnut Creek studio location supporting youth fundraising.
• Kendra ScottminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner for Community Cares 2024 with Walnut Creek store location supporting youth fundraising.
• Love + ChocolateminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWalnut Creek and Rockridge chocolate shop where Youth Homes donation boxes are sold. 100% of proceeds from special Youth Homes chocolate box donated back to the organization.
• Pampered ChefminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner for Community Cares 2024, offering fundraiser party options with consultant Kristin Aldrich.
• Five Little MonkeysminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGive Back Program partner for Community Cares 2024 supporting youth fundraising efforts.
• ElevationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Community Cares 2024 fundraising campaign.
• iniBurgerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner for Community Cares 2024 supporting youth fundraising efforts.
• Alamo Women's ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYear-round supporters providing $4,000 in Target gift cards, hand-knitted items, hand-quilted stockings for holiday giving. Ongoing support including Valentine's Day celebrations and scholarship awards.
• Taylor Family FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated toys, games, art supplies, bedding, mini-fridge, and household items for residential homes.
• Lafayette Reservoir (Larry the Master Fisher)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonthly TAY events held at Lafayette Reservoir where Larry teaches youth fishing skills as part of enrichment program.
• Rossmoor's LGBTQ+ AllianceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPride Month 2022 fundraising chose Youth Homes as one of organizations to receive proceeds.
• Marsh McLennan AgencyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated 18 pairs of shoes for youth back-to-school, presented at Youth Homes Thrift Shop grand re-opening.
• ZenerosityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEquine therapy partner providing space, horses, and therapists for EAT (Equine-Assisted Therapy) program supporting traditional treatment plans.
• Rusty HalominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEquine therapy partner working with Zenerosity to provide therapy horses and therapists for youth.
• Family Harvest FarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnrichment partner for TAY youth providing organic gardening activities, cooking with harvested produce, and vocational skills development.
• The Church at AntiochminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated four bags of brand new clothes, toys, and over $500 in Target gift cards for youth.
• QiagenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRedwood City office sponsored East Bay House wish list items.
• National Charity League (NCL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer group that helped refurbish thrift shop and participated in Cherry Lane painting makeover with multiple chapters.
• Junior League of Oakland East BayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipated in Cherry Lane painting makeover alongside Boys Team Charity and NCL chapters.
• St. Mary's CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents participated in Cherry Lane complete makeover alongside Grateful Gatherings and Manderley Home.
• Grateful GatheringsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome makeover nonprofit that helped transform Cherry Lane with new furnishings and interior décor.
• Manderley HomeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipated in Cherry Lane complete makeover project providing volunteer support.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Edgewood Center for Children and Families: San Francisco Bay Area nonprofit providing residential treatment, mental health services, and special education for children and youth with trauma histories. Direct geographic and service-model comparable to Youth Homes' Contra Costa operations.
• Fred Finch Youth & Family Services: California-based nonprofit providing trauma-informed mental health services, residential treatment, and foster youth programs. Operates STRTP-equivalent programs and Wraparound services, making it a near-direct comparable to Youth Homes in mission, population, and service mix.
• Maryvale (DBA Maryvale Estates): Southern California nonprofit providing residential treatment, mental health, and supportive services for foster youth and families. Comparable continuum-of-care model, though operating in Los Angeles County rather than Contra Costa.
• Lincoln Families: Bay Area nonprofit operating Wraparound, therapeutic behavioral services, intensive family preservation, and residential programs for foster youth and families. Closely comparable to Youth Homes' Family Pathways and STRTP portfolio.
• Stanford Sierra Youth & Families: California nonprofit providing residential treatment, Wraparound, mental health, and transition-age services for foster and at-risk youth. Operates STRTPs and community-based programs comparable to Youth Homes' continuum.

Broad incumbents

• Aspiranet: California statewide nonprofit providing foster care, adoption, residential, Wraparound, and mental health services across multiple counties. Larger than Youth Homes but directly comparable in Wraparound/STRTP service offering.
• Seneca Family of Agencies: Large California nonprofit providing intensive mental health, Wraparound, and residential services for foster and at-risk youth across multiple counties. Operates a similar continuum-of-care model but at significantly greater scale than Youth Homes.
• Boys Town: National nonprofit providing residential care, in-home family services, and behavioral health programs for at-risk youth and families. Operates a much broader geographic footprint and program set but shares the foster/at-risk youth residential treatment core.
• Children's Home Society of California: California nonprofit providing foster care, adoption, mental health, and Wraparound services statewide. Larger and more established than Youth Homes, but directly comparable in service mix and target population.

Regional players

• StarVista: San Mateo County-based nonprofit providing youth and family services including counseling, substance use treatment, and crisis intervention. Comparable mission but operates in an adjacent county rather than directly competing with Youth Homes in Contra Costa.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/142780915733646
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/youth-homes-inc

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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