Centro La Familia Advocacy Services Inc

What Centro La Familia Advocacy Services Inc does

Centro La Familia Advocacy Services, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) community-based nonprofit founded in 1972 in Fresno County, California, originally established by Fresno City College Chicano studies students to help Spanish-speaking families access Department of Social Services forms. The organization operates six service departments — Family Strengthening, Victim Services, Health & Wellness, Immigration Services, Policy & Leadership Development, and Education & Outreach — delivered through four Neighborhood Resource Centers in Fresno, Central Fresno, Highway City, and Kerman, plus mobile community outreach workers serving more than a dozen rural and urban communities. Its core technology and operational platform is a bilingual, bicultural service delivery infrastructure providing culturally sensitive programs in English, Spanish, and Hmong, with a Promotora (community health worker) model for remote rural outreach; it also holds DOJ-OLAP (formerly BIA) accreditation that enables it to provide federally authorized immigration and naturalization services at nominal cost.

The organization is funded primarily through grants from government agencies and foundations — Fresno County Department of Social Services has been the principal funder since 1972, with additional support from the California Office of Emergency Services, First 5 Fresno County, and the California Endowment — supplemented by tax-deductible individual donations and low-cost professional fees from its accredited immigration services. Its customer base spans low-income families, immigrant families (Spanish-, Hmong-, and English-speaking), crime victims (including domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking survivors), and underserved residents needing health insurance enrollment and nutrition assistance; the organization reports serving more than 15,000 clients annually and reaching more than 150,000 community members through outreach. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via walk-in services, scheduled appointments, and community outreach, with no technology licensing or product commercialization model.

Name

Centro La Familia Advocacy Services Inc

Legal name

Centro La Familia Advocacy Services, Inc.

Website

https://centrolafamilia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Centro La Familia Advocacy Services is a Fresno County, California 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1972 that delivers bilingual (English, Spanish, Hmong) social, victim, health, and immigration services to more than 15,000 low-income, immigrant, and crime-victim clients annually through four Neighborhood Resource Centers and rural outreach.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Individual and Family Services (6241), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refugee & Immigrant Support Services (BPAGAEAI), Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD), Legal Aid & Client Advocacy Services (BPAGAEAM), Immigrant & Refugee Rights Advocacy (BPAGAFAG)

Keywords

• Immigration legal services
• Victim assistance programs
• Community social services
• Family support services
• Bilingual advocacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fresno

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding: Most programs are supported through grants from government agencies and foundations including Fresno County Department of Social Services, California Office of Emergency Services, California Endowment, First 5 Fresno County, and others.
2. Donations: Tax-deductible contributions from individuals and organizations to support mission. Accepts donations via PayPal and other methods.
3. Low-Cost Immigration Services: As DOJ-OLAP accredited agency, provides immigration services at nominal/low cost rates including consultations, citizenship assistance, card renewals, DACA, and family petitions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Centro La Familia Advocacy Services is a multi-service nonprofit delivering culturally and linguistically appropriate social services across Fresno County through six core departments: Family Strengthening, Victim Services, Health & Wellness, Immigration Services, Policy & Leadership Development, and Education & Outreach. Services include DOJ-OLAP accredited immigration legal assistance, victim advocacy for domestic violence and human trafficking survivors, parenting classes, health insurance enrollment, and multilingual Know Your Rights education. The organization serves more than 15,000 clients annually across four Neighborhood Resource Centers and rural outreach locations.

Product overview

Centro La Familia Advocacy Services is a multi-service nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of social services through six core departments: Family Strengthening, Victim Services, Health & Wellness, Immigration Services, Policy & Leadership Development, and Education & Outreach. The organization operates Neighborhood Resource Centers in Fresno County and delivers programs through culturally sensitive bilingual staff (English, Spanish, and Hmong). Services include structured parenting classes, victim advocacy for domestic violence/sexual assault/human trafficking survivors, health insurance enrollment, immigration legal assistance (DOJ-OLAP accredited), and community education programs. The organization also conducts annual Community Convening events and provides multilingual Know Your Rights resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Family Strengthening Department Offers structured parenting classes and family assistance through five programs including Fortaleciendo Familias and Parents and Children Engaging Project, designed to help build strong families for low-income and bilingual households.
• Victim Services Department Provides services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other serious crimes through programs including Victim Assistance Program, Nueva Esperanza, Rescue & Restore Victims of Human Trafficking, and Sexual Assault Services Culturally Specific Program (SASP).
• Health & Wellness Department Provides health, mental health, and consumer services including Cultural Based Access Navigation and Peer Support Services (CBANS), Consumer/Family Advocacy Services, Health Insurance Enrollment (Medi-Cal, Covered California), CalFresh Outreach, TEAM telecommunications assistance, and CHANGES energy services.
• Immigration Services As a DOJ-OLAP recognized agency, provides low-cost immigration services including consultations, citizenship application assistance, card renewals, green card renewals, DACA assistance, family petitions, and translation/documentation review for immigrant families in Fresno County.
• Policy & Leadership Development Department Empowers residents, community members, and stakeholders through the Fresno Building Healthy Communities project and civic engagement initiatives focused on policy advocacy and leadership development.
• Education & Outreach Provides community members with tools to understand their rights through educational workshops, Community Convenings, and Know Your Rights Forums covering labor, immigration, and health topics.
• Housing Retention Program Provides financial assistance up to $4,500 for City of Fresno residents and $1,500-$3,000 for Fresno County residents for COVID-19 related back rent or mortgage payments to eligible households affected by the pandemic.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves more than 15,000 clients annually and reaches more than 150,000 community members
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered major, moderate and core.

• Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 June 2024Partner in June 2024 press conference on Parole in Place policy expansion. Provides legal expertise and resources for immigrant communities.
• Education and Leadership Foundation (ELF)moderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 June 2024Partner in Central Valley immigrant integration collaborative, participating in policy advocacy efforts
• Centro Binacional para el Desarrollo Indígena Oaxaqueño (CBDIO)moderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 June 2024Indigenous Oaxacan community organization partner in immigrant advocacy coalition
• Services, Immigrant Rights and Educator Network (SIREN)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 June 2024Regional immigrant rights organization partner in policy advocacy and service coordination
• Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative (CVIIC)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 June 2024Coalition organizing immigrant integration efforts across the Central Valley. Hosted press conference and social media content on immigration policy.
• Signature AviationmoderateGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2023Event venue partner for Fiesta Night fundraiser at Fresno Yosemite International Airport
• Fresno Yosemite International AirportmoderateGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2023Event venue sponsor for annual Fiesta Night fundraiser
• Consulate of Mexico in FresnocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 August 2015Joint effort to combat fraudulent immigration services. Consulate provides validation and protection for Mexican nationals seeking immigration assistance. CLFA provides accredited immigration services.
• Fresno County Department of Social ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary funder supporting most programs. County has funded CLFA since the organization's beginnings in 1972. Funds Neighborhood Resource Centers including the Kerman location.
• Fresno EOCmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity action agency partner providing services including catering for events
• CalViva HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal health plan providing Promotoras for community health education programs. Partially funded the immigration services recognition.
• Clinica Sierra VistamoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederally Qualified Health Center partner for health services delivery
• California Association of Food BankscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides CalFresh Outreach and Education program, funded by California Department of Social Services
• California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to increase awareness about traffic safety issues within California communities through educational posts and newsletters
• CaltransmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerState transportation agency partnering on traffic safety awareness campaign
• Central Valley Against Human TraffickingmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional coalition working to design, develop and implement programs to combat human trafficking. CLFA is member of the team.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Centro Legal de la Raza: Bay Area-based legal and social services nonprofit providing immigration legal aid, victim services, and community advocacy for Latino families. Closely comparable multi-service, bilingual advocacy model serving low-income immigrant communities.
• Fresno EOC (Economic Opportunities Commission): Fresno County community action agency offering workforce, education, housing, and nutrition services to low-income residents. Directly comparable as a multi-service Fresno-based safety-net nonprofit with overlapping service lines (already a CLFA partner).
• Catholic Charities of Fresno: Fresno-based faith-affiliated nonprofit providing immigration legal services, family support, refugee resettlement, and social services to underserved populations in the same service area as CLFA.
• Proteus, Inc. Central Valley-based nonprofit providing education, job training, and health services to migrant farmworkers and low-income families in Fresno and surrounding counties. Comparable rural-reach, bilingual, workforce-adjacent mission.
• California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation: Statewide legal aid and advocacy organization serving rural low-income Californians, including immigration, housing, and education rights. Comparable in providing free legal services and advocacy in California's Central Valley and rural communities.
• SIREN (Services, Immigrant Rights and Education Network): Bay Area nonprofit advancing immigrant rights through legal services, policy advocacy, and civic engagement. Comparable DOJ-accredited immigration services plus advocacy model; already a CLFA coalition partner in CVIIC.
• Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC): National nonprofit providing immigration legal resources, training, and advocacy. Comparable DOJ-recognized immigration expertise; already a strategic partner with CLFA on Parole in Place policy work.
• Marjaree Mason Center: Fresno County's primary provider of domestic violence and sexual assault services including shelter, advocacy, and counseling. Directly comparable mission overlap with CLFA's Victim Services Department in the same geography.

Regional players

• Hmong Cultural New Year Association of Fresno: Fresno-based community organization serving the Hmong population with cultural, educational, and social services. Comparable as a regional cultural-community organization serving one of CLFA's primary linguistic communities in Fresno County.

Broad incumbents

• WestCare California: Large national human services nonprofit operating across California with behavioral health, victim services, and community-based programs. Comparable mission scope but at substantially larger scale and broader geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CentroLaFamilia
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCo78gWO_P15jvr7Jh2e9isQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/172163999471177
• Instagraminstagram.com/centrolafamiliaadvocacy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centro-la-familia

Compliance1 record

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Profiles4 records

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