CASA Pacifica

What CASA Pacifica does

Casa Pacifica Centers for Children & Families is a California-incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in Camarillo that delivers the full continuum of mental health and child welfare services for youth, young adults, and families across Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. Its service portfolio includes the Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP), outpatient therapy, the Foster Family Agency and Intensive Services Foster Care (ISFC) with a multi-disciplinary clinician-social-worker-support team model, the Stepping Stones Transitional Housing Program, Family Urgent Response System (FURS) crisis line (1,020+ crisis calls answered annually), Therapeutic Behavioral Services, Intensive Home-Based Services, Wraparound in Santa Barbara County, the SAFTY program at UC Santa Barbara, Enhanced Care Management, a WASC-accredited Non-Public School, and the Camino a Casa private-pay pathway. The underlying operating technology is the application of evidence-based treatment practices and trauma-informed care methodologies, including specialized protocols such as Structured Analysis Family Evaluation (SAFE) home studies for resource family certification.

The organization is funded primarily through recurring county and state government contracts (Ventura County Behavioral Health, Santa Barbara County, State of California licensing), Medi-Cal and private insurance reimbursement, individual and corporate donations, and special-events fundraising including the Angels Spotlight on Style Fashion Show, Wine Food and Brew Festival, Top Chef Yummie Dinner, and Care For Kids Golf Classic. Services are accessed via county agency referrals, the Community Care Licensing framework, and direct family inquiries, with a community-led go-to-motion reinforced by 30+ years of embedded relationships in the Central Coast region. Casa Pacifica is accredited by the Council on Accreditation and WASC, holds a Charity Navigator four-star rating and Candid Platinum Transparency seal, and has been consecutively recognized as a Best Nonprofit Workplace in 2025 and 2026.

Casa Pacifica positions itself as the largest nonprofit provider of children's and adolescent mental health services in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties, serving 2,100+ youth and families annually and approximately 54,600 youth cumulatively since founding. Its customer base is concentrated in two county-government contracts, supplemented by private-pay revenue through Camino a Casa and a Training Institute monetizing internal clinical expertise via continuing education approvals from CDSS, CAMFT, and APA.

Name

CASA Pacifica

Legal name

Casa Pacifica Centers For Children & Families

Website

https://casapacifica.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Casa Pacifica Centers for Children & Families is a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing the full continuum of mental health, residential, foster care, transitional housing, crisis, and educational services to children, young adults, and families across Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Children's Mental Health Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Other Residential Care Facilities (623990)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAEAE

Child Welfare, Foster Care & Adoption Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPAGAEAC

Family & Parenting Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYEDAEAFAL

Resident Conduct, Mediation & Community Standards Support (Residential)

Education/Education Facilities & Support Services/Dormitory, Housing & Residential Life Support Services

Keywords

• Children's mental health services
• Residential treatment program
• Foster care services
• Outpatient youth therapy
• Trauma-informed care

Headquarters

HQ city

Camarillo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. County and State Government Contracts: Primary revenue from contracts with Ventura County and Santa Barbara County for mental health services, foster care programs, and residential treatment
2. Healthcare Insurance Reimbursement: Services billed to insurance companies and Medi-Cal for covered mental health treatment
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donations, monthly giving programs, corporate sponsorships, and legacy gifts from donors supporting children's mental health services
4. Special Events Fundraising: Annual fundraising events including Angels Spotlight on Style Fashion Show, Wine Food and Brew Festival, and Top Chef Yummie Dinner that generate revenue and awareness
5. Private Pay and Private Insurance (Camino a Casa): Private insurance and self-pay options for Camino a Casa education program serving youth with emotional and behavioral challenges

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Casa Pacifica provides an integrated continuum of mental health and child welfare services for children, adolescents, young adults, and families in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties, including residential treatment (STRTP, Stepping Stones), outpatient therapy, Foster Family Agency with Intensive Services Foster Care, crisis response (FURS), wraparound and intensive home-based services, a WASC-accredited Non-Public School, and private-pay care through Camino a Casa. Services are delivered primarily through county and state government contracts and Medi-Cal/insurance reimbursement, with donations funding supplemental supports. The Training Institute offers continuing education, CPR/First Aid, and CEU-certified professional development for staff, families, and community providers.

Product overview

Casa Pacifica is a nonprofit mental health services organization (not a technology company) providing a comprehensive portfolio of mental health and supportive services for children, young adults, and families in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. The organization operates an integrated service model combining: residential programs (Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program), outpatient therapy, foster care services (Foster Family Agency with Intensive Services Foster Care), transitional housing (Stepping Stones), crisis response (Family Urgent Response System), clinical services (Therapeutic Behavioral Services, Intensive Home-Based Services), wraparound care coordination, campus-based services (SAFTY at UCSB), educational services (WASC-accredited Non-Public School), and professional training (Training Institute). Services are delivered through evidence-based practices and include pathways for private pay through Camino a Casa. Casa Pacifica serves as the largest nonprofit provider of children's mental health services in its service area, supporting over 2,100 youth and families annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,100 youth and families supported every year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and support.

• California Alliance of Child and Family ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCasa Pacifica is a member of the California Alliance, a statewide association of agencies empowering lives and enriching futures of children and families. The partnership provides networking, advocacy, and professional development opportunities.
• Ventura County Behavioral HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary county partner for mental health services in Ventura County. Casa Pacifica provides contracted services including residential treatment, foster care, and outpatient therapy under county oversight and funding.
• Santa Barbara CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty partner providing Wraparound services and mental health programs in Santa Barbara County. Casa Pacifica extends its services across both counties through this partnership.
• State of California - Community Care LicensingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState licensing authority for foster family agencies and residential treatment programs. Casa Pacifica operates under state licensure for Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) and related services.
• Council on Accreditation (COA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational accreditation body that has accredited Casa Pacifica's child welfare and behavioral health services, validating quality and compliance with industry standards.
• WASC Accrediting Commission for SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredits Casa Pacifica's Non-Public School educational services, ensuring academic quality and recognition for students' credits and diplomas.
• American Red CrosssupportTechnology or IntegrationCasa Pacifica is an approved provider of Adult CPR/AED, Child CPR and First Aid through the American Red Cross, providing certification training to staff and community.
• California Department of Social ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency approving Casa Pacifica as a continuing education provider for Group Home and STRTP Administrator Recertification.
• California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)supportStrategic or Co-development PartnerState association approving Casa Pacifica as a continuing education provider for licensed marriage and family therapists.
• American Psychological Association (APA)supportStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational association approving Casa Pacifica as a continuing education provider for psychologists, enabling professional development for clinical staff.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Seneca Family of Agencies: California-wide nonprofit providing intensive mental health services, Wraparound, residential treatment, and education for foster and at-risk youth — comparable integrated clinical + educational service model under California county contracts.
• Uplift Family Services (formerly EMQ FamiliesFirst): California nonprofit providing intensive mental health, foster care, Wraparound, and STRTP-equivalent services to children and families — same California county-contracted child welfare and behavioral health operating model.
• Hathaway-Sycamores Child & Family Services: Southern California nonprofit providing residential treatment, foster care, outpatient therapy, and school-based mental health for children and families — a near-mirror of Casa Pacifica's integrated California child welfare and mental health portfolio.
• Fred Finch Youth & Family Services: California nonprofit operating residential treatment, wraparound, transitional housing, and school-based mental health services for youth and families — same county-funded youth mental health delivery model.
• Pacific Clinics: Large California nonprofit behavioral health provider offering outpatient, school-linked, residential, and wraparound services to children and families — comparable integrated child/youth mental health service mix funded by county and Medi-Cal.
• Maryvale (Dignity Health Maryvale): Greater Los Angeles nonprofit residential treatment center for abused and neglected children with on-campus school and therapy services — directly comparable residential-plus-education child welfare model.
• Stars Behavioral Health Group: Large California-based nonprofit operating Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Programs (STRTP), Wraparound, and intensive mental health services for youth under county contracts — same core California STRTP and county-contracted youth mental health model as Casa Pacifica.

Emerging players

• Childhelp: National nonprofit focused on child abuse prevention and treatment, running residential facilities and therapy programs for at-risk youth — comparable child welfare + residential treatment mission though broader geographic footprint and prevention focus.

Regional players

• The Village Family Services: California-based nonprofit providing residential treatment, Wraparound, mental health, and adoption/foster services for children and families — comparable youth mental health and child welfare scope, operating in adjacent California counties.

Broad incumbents

• Boys Town (Father Flanagan's Boys' Home): National nonprofit running residential treatment, foster care, in-home services, and parenting programs for at-risk children — same integrated child welfare service architecture but at national scale, serving as a broad incumbent benchmark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/casapacificaorg
• Facebookfacebook.com/casapacifica
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/casa-pacifica
• Instagraminstagram.com/casapacifica
• Xx.com/casapacificaorg

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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