What Boys & Girls Haven does

Boys & Girls Haven is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1948 and headquartered on a 22-acre campus at 2301 Goldsmith Lane in Louisville, Kentucky. It provides a comprehensive continuum of foster care and behavioral health services for children and young adults, organized into five core program lines: Residential Foster Care (a Qualified Residential Treatment Program serving boys ages 11-17), Transitional Living (supervised and scattered-site housing for ages 18-21), Haven Family Counseling (outpatient behavioral health with telehealth), Animal-Assisted Healing (equine-assisted psychotherapy and other animal modalities — unique in Kentucky), and Independence Readiness (career and life skills for ages 11-24). The organization also supports an in-home therapeutic foster care network and operates The Barn facility and the 8,400 sq ft Hope and Haven Equine Arena on campus.

The operating model blends government-contracted service delivery with philanthropic fundraising. Government contracts with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (DCBS), routed through the Children's Review Program (CRP) / New Vista referral channel, drive residential placements. Program service revenue includes monthly foster parent stipends, per-diem-equivalent Medicaid reimbursements for Haven Family Counseling (all Kentucky Medicaid plans plus major commercial insurers), and sliding-fee-scale self-pay. A multi-channel fundraising operation — including the annual Legacy Celebration ($500K target for 2026), the Gravy Cup, the St. Patrick's Parade, the Haven Happenings newsletter and podcast, and a corporate giving program anchored by Kosair for Kids — supplements contract revenue. The organization reports serving 500+ children and families annually across 50+ Kentucky counties (up from 480 and 300+ in earlier periods), and is nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation. Technology infrastructure is standard non-profit tooling (Gravity Forms, eTapestry, Google Analytics, SquadLocker) with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities.

Name

Boys & Girls Haven

Legal name

Boys and Girls Haven

Website

https://boysandgirlshaven.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Boys & Girls Haven is a Louisville, Kentucky-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1948 that provides residential foster care, transitional living, outpatient counseling, and animal-assisted therapy to children and young adults in Kentucky's foster care system, serving 500+ clients annually across 50+ counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Welfare and Foster Care Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Therapeutic/Behavioral & Residential Treatment K–12 Schools (EDAJABAI), Emotional & Behavioral Disorders (EBD) / Therapeutic Day Schools (EDAKAAAC)

Keywords

• Residential foster care
• Therapeutic foster care
• Transitional living services
• Outpatient behavioral health
• Animal-assisted therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Louisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. 100% of donations go towards programs supporting children, young adults, and families.
2. Government Contracts: Contracts with Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services through Department of Community Based Services (DCBS) for foster care services.
3. Program Service Fees: Monthly stipends received for foster care services. Foster parents receive monthly stipends, mileage reimbursement, and partial childcare allowance.
4. Event Fundraising: Annual Legacy Celebration fundraiser targeting $500,000. Gravy Cup biscuits and gravy competition. Sponsorships from corporate partners.
5. Community Giving Programs: Kroger Community Rewards, Walmart Spark donations designate Boys & Girls Haven as charity recipient.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Boys & Girls Haven is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit child-welfare organization in Louisville, Kentucky that provides residential foster care through a Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP), in-home therapeutic foster care, transitional living services for young adults aging out of foster care, outpatient behavioral health counseling (Haven Family Counseling), and trauma-informed therapeutic services including Natural Lifemanship equine-assisted therapy, horticulture therapy, music therapy, and art therapy. Founded in 1948 by Father James C. Maloney, it operates from dedicated campuses including the Goldsmith Lane Campus and the Hope and Haven Equine Arena to serve at-risk children, young adults, and families referred by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services and the broader community.

Product overview

Boys & Girls Haven is a foster care services organization offering a comprehensive continuum of care through multiple interconnected programs. The core offerings include Residential Foster Care (a Qualified Residential Treatment Program for ages 11–17), Transitional Living (supervised and independent housing for ages 18–21), Haven Family Counseling (outpatient behavioral health services), and Animal-Assisted Healing (equine and animal-assisted therapy). Supporting programs include the Independence Readiness Program (career/life skills training for ages 11–24), Therapeutic/In-Home Foster Care, Horticulture Therapy, Music Therapy, and Art Therapy. The organization operates across its 22-acre Goldsmith Lane Campus including The Barn facility and the Hope and Haven Equine Arena. Haven Happenings Newsletter & Podcast provides ongoing community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Haven Family Counseling: Outpatient behavioral, therapy and wellness services program offering mental health services including therapy, evaluations, case management, and psychiatric services.
• The Barn at Boys & Girls Haven

Products and services

• Residential Foster Care (QRTP) Qualified Residential Treatment Program delivering 24/7 residential foster care for children referred by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services and courts, integrating trauma-informed clinical care, Natural Lifemanship equine-assisted therapy, and adjunct horticulture, music, and art therapy on the Goldsmith Lane Campus.
• In-Home Therapeutic Foster Care Therapeutic foster care placement in specially trained in-home foster families for children in state custody, supported by clinical oversight and wraparound services.
• Transitional Living Program Structured residential and supportive program for young adults aging out of foster care, organized around an Independence Readiness curriculum that builds self-sufficiency skills.
• Haven Family Counseling Outpatient behavioral health practice providing individual, family, and group counseling to children, adolescents, and adults, accepting most major insurance plans and Medicaid.
• Animal-Assisted Healing Animal-assisted therapy program using Natural Lifemanship equine-assisted therapy at the Hope and Haven Equine Arena, integrated into residential treatment and clinical services for trauma-impacted children.
• Independence Readiness Program Curriculum and milestone-based program, embedded in the Transitional Living offering, that prepares young adults aging out of foster care for independent adult living.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 480+ children and families each year
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods (OSHN)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partnership initiated in 2022 to provide free mental health services as part of Metro Louisville's Trauma Resilient Communities (TRC) Initiative. Focuses on the S.E.L.F. Model for workplace conflict resolution.
• Orphan Care Alliance (OCA)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining partnership for foster parent certification. OCA offers three sessions: orientation and two eight-hour Saturday classes covering the 15-hour preservice requirement. This partnership expedites the training process for prospective foster parents.
• Children's Review Program (CRP) / New VistacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCRP is the required referral pathway for residential foster care placements. It contracts with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services Department of Community Based Services (DCBS) to coordinate placements.
• Closet FactoryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCloset Factory Cares Program partnership to give back to children in need through the foster care agency.
• Kroger Community RewardsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate giving program allowing customers to designate BGH as their charity of choice, generating donations through grocery purchases.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Maryhurst: Louisville, KY-based residential treatment and foster care nonprofit serving at-risk youth. Comparable as a therapeutic residential and community-based services peer operating in the same regional market.
• St. Joseph Children's Home: Louisville-based child welfare nonprofit providing residential treatment, foster care, and outpatient behavioral health. Direct peer in residential treatment and trauma-informed care for foster youth in Kentucky.
• KVC Health Systems (Kentucky): Multi-state child welfare and family services nonprofit operating in-home foster care, family preservation, and residential programs in Kentucky. Comparable in QRTP-aligned foster care delivery and case management scope.
• Pressley Ridge: Mid-Atlantic-based nonprofit providing residential treatment, special education, and community-based services for children and families with trauma histories. Comparable continuum of residential and family-focused services.
• Bellewood & Brooklawn: Louisville, KY-based child welfare nonprofit operating residential treatment, foster care, early childhood, and outpatient programs. Direct regional peer in residential treatment and foster care for at-risk youth.
• The Bair Foundation: Multi-state therapeutic foster care agency providing treatment foster care, case management, and adoption services. Direct peer in therapeutic foster care delivery model.
• Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth (SAFY): Multi-state nonprofit providing therapeutic foster care, adoption, and behavioral health services for children and families. Direct peer across therapeutic foster and family preservation services.

Broad incumbents

• Sevita Health (formerly The MENTOR Network): Large national operator of residential, foster care, and behavioral health services for children and adults with IDD/behavioral needs. Broad incumbent offering overlapping therapeutic residential services with much greater scale.
• National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP): National nonprofit providing foster care, residential, and home-based services to youth and families across multiple states. Broad incumbent offering directly comparable child welfare services.

Emerging players

• GreenHill Therapy: Louisville-based pediatric occupational, speech, and physical therapy provider that partners with BGH. Comparable therapy services provider in the regional market with growing programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/boysandgirlshaven/?rf=120354868013962
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boys-and-girls-haven
• Instagraminstagram.com/boysandgirlshaven

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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