What Casa de Amparo does

Casa de Amparo is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 95-3315571) founded in 1978 and headquartered at 325 Buena Creek Road in San Marcos, California, with a secondary Oceanside campus. It is a recognized leader in the treatment and prevention of child abuse and neglect in San Diego County, delivering an integrated continuum of trauma-informed clinical and social services to children and youth from prenatal age through 18, as well as to their families and transition-age young adults (18-25). The organization's program portfolio includes Residential Treatment (24-hour intensive clinical care), Transitional Housing, Transitional Living Program (for youth experiencing homelessness, with a new facility opened February 2026), Care Coordination, Outpatient Services, New Directions (independent living support), and a forthcoming Wellness Center. Joint Commission accreditation and Candid Gold Seal 2026 designation reflect compliance with healthcare and nonprofit transparency standards.

The organization's core technology is its trauma-informed clinical service delivery model — human-delivered mental health therapy, residential care, life-skills training, and care coordination — supported by standard nonprofit infrastructure (DonorPerfect donation portal, Wix-hosted website) rather than proprietary software. Casa de Amparo does not charge fees to beneficiaries; all programs are provided at no cost. Revenue is generated entirely through donations and fundraising: individual giving (including the Casa Family Tree monthly donor club and planned/legacy giving), corporate partnerships (sponsorships, employee giving, cause marketing), in-kind donations, and four anchor annual events (Meet the Chefs, Crystal Ball Gala, FORE the Casa Kids Golf & Pickleball Tournament, Holiday Donation Center). Recurring corporate sponsors include Kaiser Permanente, Lennar, Whiting-Turner, FDR Construction, Rincon Tribe, and OneSource Distribution, alongside healthcare partner TrueCare.

Go-to-market is direct service delivery through residential campuses and outpatient facilities, layered with donor cultivation through community events, social media (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube), email newsletters, and volunteer engagement. Leadership comprises CEO Mike Barnett and CFO Scott Ryder; Events Coordinator Erin McKown operates the fundraising engine. The organization is a member of the California Alliance of Child and Family Services and a Live Well San Diego partner, embedding it in the county-level child welfare ecosystem.

Name

Casa de Amparo

Legal name

Casa de Amparo

Website

https://casadeamparo.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Casa de Amparo is a San Diego County 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1978 that delivers trauma-informed residential treatment, transitional housing, outpatient mental health, and care coordination to children and youth (prenatal through 18) affected by abuse and neglect, funded entirely through donations and annual fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Welfare and Social Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

Keywords

• Child abuse prevention
• Residential treatment services
• Trauma-informed care
• Transitional housing programs
• Youth mental health support

Headquarters

HQ city

San Marcos

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute through online donation portals, monthly giving clubs (Casa Family Tree), and one-time gifts. Donors can give via the website or through direct mail/phone.
2. Fundraising Events: Major annual events include Meet the Chefs culinary event, Crystal Ball Gala, FORE the Casa Kids Golf & Pickleball Tournament, and Holiday Donation Center. Corporate sponsors underwrite events.
3. Planned Giving: Legacy giving programs including bequests, planned gifts, and estate planning support for major donors.
4. Corporate Partnerships: Business and corporate opportunities including event sponsorships, in-kind donations, employee giving programs, and cause marketing partnerships.
5. In-Kind Donations: Accepts physical donations of goods, services, and supplies through organized drives and the Holiday Donation Center program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Casa de Amparo provides trauma-informed residential treatment, transitional housing, transitional living, outpatient clinical, and care coordination services for children, youth, and families affected by child abuse and neglect in San Diego County. All programs are offered at no cost to beneficiaries and are funded through donations, corporate sponsorships, planned giving, and fundraising events.

Product overview

Casa de Amparo is a nonprofit social services organization offering a coordinated continuum of child welfare programs serving San Diego County. The organization operates as a single unified service provider with multiple interconnected programs including Residential Treatment (24-hour intensive care), Transitional Housing, Transitional Living Program (for youth experiencing homelessness), Care Coordination, Outpatient Services, and New Directions (independent living support). A Wellness Center is planned. All programs deliver trauma-informed clinical services tailored to the physical, social, emotional, developmental, and educational needs of youth ages prenatal through 18 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Treatment 24-hour residential care providing intensive clinical services for children and youth who have experienced trauma from child abuse or neglect, with trauma-informed care tailored to individual physical, social, emotional, developmental, and educational needs.
• Transitional Housing Safe housing services for youth transitioning from residential care to independent living, providing stability and supportive resources as they move toward independence.
• Transitional Living Program Safe housing, stability, and support for youth experiencing homelessness; grand opening held February 26, 2026.
• Care Coordination Coordination services connecting youth and families with comprehensive resources and support systems to address their specific needs across Casa de Amparo and partner providers.
• Outpatient Services Clinical mental health services provided on an outpatient basis for youth and families requiring less intensive support than residential care.
• New Directions Transitional living program supporting young adults as they recover from child abuse and neglect, helping them achieve independence and stability after Casa de Amparo residential care.

Quantifiable outcome

• Each Casa Kid receives comprehensive trauma-informed care tailored to their individual physical, social, emotional, developmental, and educational needs.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• California Alliance of Child and Family ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCasa de Amparo is a member of the California Alliance of Child and Family Services, a statewide organization representing and supporting child welfare agencies.
• Live Well San DiegocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCasa de Amparo partners with San Diego County's Live Well San Diego initiative, contributing to the county's vision for healthy, safe, and thriving communities.
• Joint CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCasa de Amparo holds Joint Commission accreditation, demonstrating compliance with rigorous national standards for quality and safety in healthcare.
• Whiting-TurnerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConstruction company and event sponsor for Casa de Ambrose fundraising events including FORE the Casa Kids and Crystal Ball Gala.
• LennarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHomebuilder and corporate sponsor for Casa de Ampro fundraising events.
• Kaiser PermanenteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare partner and event sponsor for FORE the Casa Kids Golf Tournament and other fundraising events.
• FDR ConstructionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor for FORE the Casa Kids Golf & Pickleball Tournament 2026.
• Rincon TribeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDinner sponsor for FORE the Casa Kids 2026 event.
• OneSource DistributionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for Casa de Ampro fundraising events.
• Diane MartinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCrystal Patron for Crystal Ball Gala 2025.
• Alila Marea Beach ResortminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for Meet the Chefs 2026 event at new location in Encinitas.
• Pamplemousse GrilleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner providing chef Jeffrey Strauss for Crystal Ball Gala.
• Fairbanks Ranch Country ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for Crystal Ball Gala 2025.
• Rancho Bernardo InnminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNew venue for FORE the Casa Kids Golf & Pickleball Tournament 2026.
• Carlsbad Wine & Food FestivalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCasa de Ampro is a beneficiary nonprofit for the Carlsbad Wine & Food Festival, presented by Rotary Club of Carlsbad.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Promises2Kids: San Diego-based nonprofit focused on foster youth and child abuse prevention, operating residential programs (Polinsky Children's Center support), transitional housing, and the A.B. and Jessie Polinsky Children's Center. Highly comparable to Casa de Amparo on mission, geography, and service mix.
• Voices for Children: San Diego nonprofit that recruits and trains Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) for foster children. Comparable as a San Diego child welfare nonprofit serving abused and neglected youth, though its model is advocacy-based rather than residential.
• Just in Time for Foster Youth: San Diego nonprofit supporting current and former foster youth ages 8-25 with housing, education, employment, and life-skills support. Directly comparable to Casa de Amparo's New Directions and Transitional Living Program offerings in the same geography.
• San Diego Youth Services: San Diego nonprofit providing mental health, housing, and crisis services for at-risk youth, including residential programs and the TAY (Transitional Age Youth) program. Comparable in serving abused, homeless, and at-risk youth across overlapping San Diego programs.
• Monarch School Project: San Diego nonprofit school serving students impacted by homelessness and trauma, K-12. Comparable target population (homeless and at-risk youth) and trauma-informed approach, though delivery is education rather than residential treatment.

Regional players

• Olive Crest: Southern California-based nonprofit providing foster care, adoption, residential treatment, and prevention services for at-risk children and families. Comparable mission and residential service model, though operating across multiple states versus Casa de Amparo's San Diego focus.
• Casa Youth Shelter: Los Angeles-area nonprofit providing emergency shelter, crisis counseling, and residential services for at-risk and abused youth. Comparable residential and crisis service model, though serving a different Southern California geography.

Broad incumbents

• Casey Family Programs: National operating foundation focused on safely reducing the need for foster care and providing direct services in select communities. Comparable child welfare mission and trauma-informed practice, but operates at much larger scale as a private foundation rather than a single-site nonprofit.
• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: Large national behavioral health nonprofit operating residential treatment programs for youth with trauma, abuse, and behavioral health needs. Comparable on residential treatment for traumatized youth, but operates across many states with significantly larger scope.
• Childhelp: National nonprofit addressing child abuse through prevention, treatment, and advocacy, including a national hotline and residential group homes. Comparable mission on child abuse treatment and prevention, though operating at significantly larger national scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@casadeamparochannel
• Facebookfacebook.com/casadeamparo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/3361645
• Instagraminstagram.com/casadeamparo
• Xx.com/casadeamparo

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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