Orangewood Children's Foundation

Name

Orangewood Children's Foundation

Legal name

Orangewood Foundation

Website

https://orangewoodfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foster and Community Youth Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Reentry & Justice-Involved Support Services (BPAGAEAN), Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ), Wraparound Student Support & Case Management Services (At-Risk K–12) (EDAJAEAJ)

Keywords

• Foster youth services
• Transitional housing programs
• Workforce development training
• Human trafficking support
• Educational scholarships

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Ana

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations & Charitable Contributions: The foundation raises funds from individual donors, corporate donors, and community supporters. Donations are accepted online (one-time and monthly) and include both monetary gifts and in-kind supply donations (bundles of essentials for young people). Revenue is reinvested into programs serving foster youth and young people experiencing homelessness.
2. Grants & Government Funding: Orangewood Foundation receives grant funding from government agencies and foundations, including OC Social Services Agency (partial funder for Project C.H.O.I.C.E., H-ILP), and was awarded a $75,000 community grant from Taco Bell Foundation. Funding supports specific programs including transitional housing, trafficking survivor support, and workforce development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Orangewood Foundation provides wraparound social services for young people ages 11-25 in Orange County, California. Core offerings include a drop-in resource center, transitional and supportive housing programs, educational scholarships (undergraduate and graduate), workforce development training (Lyon Workforce Academy), independent living skills workshops, and specialized support for survivors and those at risk of human trafficking. All programs are delivered directly by the foundation and its corporate, judicial, and government partners across Orange County.

Product overview

Orangewood Foundation operates as a multi-program social services organization offering a coordinated portfolio of services for young people in Orange County. The core offerings span four program areas: Basic Needs & Support (Orangewood Resource Center, Project C.H.O.I.C.E., Grants), Education (Scholarships, Advanced Studies Fund), Life Skills & Employment (Independent Living Program, Lyon Workforce Academy, Young Adult Court), and Transitional Housing & Housing Support (Rising Tide, Lighthouse, Casa de Rosemary, Youth Engagement, Housing Assistance, H-ILP). Each program targets specific populations including foster youth, young people experiencing homelessness, survivors of human trafficking, and single mothers, providing wraparound services from emergency needs to long-term independence.

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Brands

• Samueli Academy: Public charter school for middle and high school students with priority admission for foster youth
• Orangewood Resource Center (ORC)
• Project C.H.O.I.C.E.
• Rising Tide
• Lighthouse
• Casa de Rosemary
• Youth Connected Program (YCP)
• Youth Engagement (YE)
• Housing Independent Living Program (H-ILP)
• Scholarships
• Advanced Studies Fund (ASF)
• Independent Living Program (ILP)
• Lyon Workforce Academy (LWA)
• Young Adult Court (YAC)
• 44 Women Auxiliary

Products and services

• Orangewood Resource Center (ORC) A drop-in center for young people ages 18-24 providing hot meals, groceries, clothing, computer access, one-on-one case management, mental health therapy, and referrals to other Orangewood Foundation programs.
• Project C.H.O.I.C.E. A safe drop-in space for young people ages 11-21 at risk of or experiencing human trafficking, offering counseling, laundry, daily needs, safety planning, and crisis support services.
• Independent Grants Financial support program providing up to $500 for living expenses and an additional $500 for driving school to young adults formerly in foster care ages 18-25.
• Rising Tide Transitional Housing Transitional housing program offering safe, affordable apartments for up to two years for young people ages 18-25 experiencing homelessness or at risk, with support for bills and employment.
• Lighthouse Transitional Housing Survivor-centered transitional housing program for young women ages 18-25 recovering from trafficking, providing safe, confidential housing, ongoing support, and trauma-informed care with an 18-month program and graduate apartments.
• Casa de Rosemary Transitional housing program for single mothers ages 18-22 with children aged 0-5, offering up to two years of rent-free housing, parenting support, and savings match opportunities up to $3,000.
• Youth Engagement (YE) Housing support program helping young people ages 18-24 navigate the Coordinated Entry System (CES) and find stable housing through emergency shelter referrals, rapid re-housing, and housing vouchers.
• Housing Assistance Financial aid program supporting young adults ages 18-25 with move-in costs, essential furniture, and emergency aid for unexpected financial challenges to secure and maintain stable housing.
• Housing Independent Living Program (H-ILP) Support program for Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) voucher holders, offering up to three years of guidance on housing, education, employment, and personal development for young adults ages 18-24.
• Undergraduate Scholarships Undergraduate scholarship program providing up to $3,300 per year for community college students, up to $3,300 for trade school programs, and up to $5,900 per year for bachelor's degree students who are former Orange County dependents.
• Advanced Studies Fund Graduate scholarship program providing up to $10,000 in flexible funds for master's degrees, doctorate degrees, or specialized training for former Orange County dependents with a connection to Orangewood Foundation.
• Independent Living Program (ILP) Life skills program providing workshops and nine months of one-on-one case management for young people ages 16-21 in foster care, covering education, careers, housing, and financial literacy with ongoing workshop participation available.
• Lyon Workforce Academy One-year paid training program in trade and professional careers for young adults ages 18-25, offering hands-on experience from industry experts with three annual cohorts starting in February, May, and August.
• Young Adult Court (YAC) Second chance alternative to traditional criminal justice system for young men ages 18-25 with non-violent felony charges, offering 18-24 months of trauma-informed case management, peer mentorship, and eligibility for felony dismissal upon graduation.
• Samueli Academy Public charter school for middle and high school students who need one-on-one support, with priority admission for young people from foster care.

Quantifiable outcome

• 291 young people found stable housing including 25 trafficking survivors in 2023-2024
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

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Partnerships

33 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lyon (Corporate Partner)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLyon is a named partner in the Lyon Workforce Academy, which provides paid workforce training and job placement for young adults ages 18-25. Lyon contributes to apprenticeship opportunities and professional development within the program.
• LendistrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner in the Lyon Workforce Academy providing workforce development opportunities and career pathways for young adults.
• Cla-ValminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner in the Lyon Workforce Academy providing hands-on training and workplace opportunities for young adults.
• Optima Tax ReliefminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner in the Lyon Workforce Academy providing workforce development and employment opportunities.
• WSH ManagementminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner in the Lyon Workforce Academy.
• MSIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner in the Lyon Workforce Academy.
• ADBminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner in the Lyon Workforce Academy.
• Arcadia EncoreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner in the Lyon Workforce Academy.
• ATechminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner in the Lyon Workforce Academy.
• Reborn Home SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner in the Lyon Workforce Academy.
• Harbor DistributingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner in the Lyon Workforce Academy and Rising Tide housing program.
• Strategic KidsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner in the Lyon Workforce Academy and Rising Tide housing program.
• Trammel Crow ResidentialminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner in the Lyon Workforce Academy and Rising Tide housing program.
• Olson HomesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner in the Lyon Workforce Academy.
• Mark CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner in the Lyon Workforce Academy.
• GoodwillminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner in the Lyon Workforce Academy providing employment assistance services.
• HyattminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner in the Lyon Workforce Academy providing hospitality career pathways.
• InfosendminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner in the Lyon Workforce Academy.
• Woodbridge GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner in the Lyon Workforce Academy.
• CordobaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner in the Lyon Workforce Academy.
• Lindley FireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner in the Lyon Workforce Academy.
• MDBminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner in the Lyon Workforce Academy.
• South County OutreachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization that co-manages the Student Housing component of the Rising Tide program, providing transitional housing for students in community college or trade school in Laguna Niguel and Lake Forest.
• Judge Maria Hernandez (Orange County Superior Court)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounder of the Young Adult Court program in partnership with Orange County Superior Court. Judge Hernandez designed the alternative sentencing program for young men ages 18-25 with non-violent felony convictions.
• Dr. Elizabeth Cauffman (University of California, Irvine)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founder of the Young Adult Court program alongside Judge Maria Hernandez, providing academic and research oversight. UCI acquired grants funding the program.
• Orange County District AttorneycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Young Adult Court program, participating in the alternative justice system approach for young men ages 18-25.
• Orange County Public DefendercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Young Adult Court program, providing legal representation for young men participating in the alternative sentencing program.
• Orange County Office of ProbationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Young Adult Court program, overseeing probationary requirements for young men in the program.
• Mark Beamish WaterproofingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner in the Rising Tide housing program, contributing to housing development and maintenance for young people experiencing homelessness.
• Motive WorkforceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner in the Rising Tide housing program, supporting young people in finding employment.
• Pioneer Circuits IncminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner in the Rising Tide housing program.
• OC Social Services AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartial funder of Project C.H.O.I.C.E. (human trafficking survivor support) and the Housing Independent Living Program (H-ILP). Provides FYI vouchers for foster youth housing.
• Assistance League of OrangeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting Orangewood Foundation through donations, volunteerism, and housing-to-home programs for young people.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Together We Rise: National nonprofit serving foster youth across all 50 states with backpack drives, scholarships, and awareness programming. Broader geographic reach than Orangewood but narrower programmatic depth — comparable as a foster-youth-focused incumbent with similar donor base.
• Raise the Future: National nonprofit (formerly National Adoption Foundation / NNFA) supporting foster and adopted youth with scholarships, grants, and adoption-related programs. Broader mandate across foster/adoption but overlapping in scholarships and youth financial support.

Direct peers

• Covenant House California: California affiliate of Covenant House serving youth ages 18-24 experiencing homelessness and trafficking with residential programs, drop-in centers, and workforce development across multiple California cities. Highly comparable to Orangewood's Project C.H.O.I.C.E., Rising Tide, and Lyon Workforce Academy in population and approach.
• Treehouse: Washington State-based nonprofit focused exclusively on foster youth educational outcomes, including Graduation Success, coaching, and gap-funding for educational expenses. Comparable to Orangewood's scholarship and education support functions with a similar foster-youth population focus.
• Larkin Street Youth Services: San Francisco-based nonprofit serving youth ages 12-24 experiencing homelessness with housing, education, employment, and health programs. Directly comparable to Orangewood's wraparound youth homelessness services, particularly Rising Tide and Project C.H.O.I.C.E.
• Pivotal: San Jose-based nonprofit supporting current and former foster youth ages 16-26 with housing, college scholarships, career coaching, and alumni programs. Direct comparable in mission, California geography, and integrated education-to-employment model.
• First Place for Youth: Bay Area-based nonprofit serving former foster youth ages 16-24 with a near-identical wraparound model including housing, education support, employment, and My First Place program. Operates in Oakland and Los Angeles, making it the closest peer in services and population focus.
• United Friends of the Children: Los Angeles-based nonprofit supporting foster youth from ages 12-24 with college access, housing, and workforce readiness programs. Operates the Bridge Housing program (Pathways) and the College Sponsorship Program — directly comparable in mission, geography, and service mix to Orangewood's scholarships and Rising Tide housing.
• Promises2Kids: San Diego County nonprofit serving current and former foster youth and at-risk children. Operates Polinsky Children's Center and provides Guardian Scholars college support, scholarship funding, and housing — closely comparable to Orangewood's foster-youth-focused portfolio in another Southern California county.

Others

• Orange County United Way: Regional funder and convener in Orange County that supports a portfolio of youth and family-serving nonprofits including Orangewood. Comparable as an ecosystem peer that influences funding flows, donor coordination, and regional policy affecting Orangewood's programs.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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