Southern Christian Services for Children and Youth

What Southern Christian Services for Children and Youth does

Southern Christian Services for Children and Youth, Inc. (SCSCY) is a Mississippi-based nonprofit organization founded in 1988 that provides child and family services to vulnerable populations across the state. Headquartered in Jackson with regional offices in Gulfport and Tupelo, the organization operates a coordinated portfolio of programs including adoption from foster care, post-adoption and respite services, therapeutic foster care, a therapeutic group home for boys in Grenada, outpatient trauma counseling for ages 5-23, parenting education (Parent Strong Prevention), and the PALS Transitional Living Program for homeless youth ages 18-23. Its underlying clinical methodology rests on evidence-based therapeutic modalities — Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT-T), Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), and the American Psychological Association's ACT/Raising Safe Kids parenting curriculum — delivered by credentialed staff (LCSW, LMSW, LPC, NCC) across in-person regional sites and Zoom-based telehealth.

The organization is licensed by the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services and certified by the Mississippi Department of Mental Health. It is a member of the Mississippi Association of Child Caring Agencies, an affiliate of the National Benevolent Association of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), and a member of the Disciples Care Network. Outreach and service delivery operate through three regional offices plus the Grenada group home and PALS transitional living site, with referrals sourced from Mississippi DCPS, courts, community organizations, and self-referrals.

SCSCY is a private nonprofit with no funding rounds, no parent company, and no subsidiaries. All services are provided free of charge to eligible families and children. Revenue is generated through donations and charitable contributions (including via the Mississippi Children's Promise Tax Credit Program, which allows donors to receive Mississippi state tax credits), government contracts, and fee-for-service clinical revenue where applicable (e.g., crime victim assistance). The organization does not publicly disclose pricing or operating revenue, and does not maintain patents, trademarks, or named awards in the available record.

Name

Southern Christian Services for Children and Youth

Legal name

Southern Christian Services for Children and Youth, Inc.

Website

https://scscy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Southern Christian Services for Children and Youth is a Mississippi nonprofit founded in 1988 that provides adoption, therapeutic foster care, trauma counseling, parenting education, group home care, and transitional living services to vulnerable children and families across the state.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child and Family Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Child Welfare, Foster Care & Adoption Services (BPAGAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO), Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services) (HLAFACAL), Family & Parent Support Services (Parent Coaching, Advocacy) (EDAJALAK)

Keywords

• Child welfare services
• Foster care
• Adoption services
• Family counseling
• Transitional living

Headquarters

HQ city

Jackson

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization accepts donations through its website and various fundraising events. Donations support programs for vulnerable children and youth including the PALS Transitional Living Program.
2. Mississippi Children's Promise Tax Credit Program: State tax credit program allowing donors to receive Mississippi state tax credits for donations supporting child welfare programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Southern Christian Services for Children and Youth provides a comprehensive portfolio of child welfare and family services throughout Mississippi, including adoption from foster care, therapeutic foster care, outpatient trauma counseling, therapeutic group homes, the PALS transitional living program for homeless youth ages 18-23, the Parent Strong child abuse prevention program, post-adoption support, respite services, and parenting classes. All services are delivered free of charge to eligible children and families, and the organization employs evidence-based modalities such as TF-CBT-T and TBRI across its programs.

Product overview

Southern Christian Services for Children and Youth offers a comprehensive portfolio of child and family services throughout Mississippi, including adoption programs, therapeutic foster care, therapeutic group homes, trauma counseling, and transitional living services. The organization operates as a coordinated service network with core programs for adoption (from foster care and post-adoption support), therapeutic care (foster care and group homes), counseling services (outpatient trauma and crime victim assistance), and prevention programs (Parent Strong). Additional support services include respite care, educational peer support groups, and parenting classes that integrate with the core programs to provide holistic family support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adoption from Foster Care

Quantifiable outcome

• 221 children and parents served through Sunrise Counseling Services
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 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

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Mississippi Department of Child Protection ServicescoreOthersLicensing authority for Southern Christian Services providing child welfare services including foster care, adoption, and counseling programs for vulnerable children and families in Mississippi
• Mississippi Department of Mental HealthcoreOthersCertification authority for Southern Christian Services programs including the PALS Transitional Living Program, ensuring compliance with state mental health and social service standards
• Mississippi Association of Child Caring AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember agency of the Mississippi Association of Child Caring Agencies, a professional organization supporting child welfare agencies across the state
• National Benevolent Association of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate organization providing connection to national network of faith-based social service agencies and additional resources for children and family services
• Disciples Care NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Disciples Care Network, a network of Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) agencies providing care and services to children and families

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Canopy Children's Solutions: Mississippi-based nonprofit providing children's behavioral health, foster care, adoption, and residential services. Directly comparable as a fellow Mississippi-licensed child welfare provider offering trauma-informed care and family preservation programs.
• Bethany Christian Services: National faith-based child welfare agency offering foster care, adoption, pregnancy counseling, and family support services. Comparable as a faith-affiliated child welfare provider with similar program mix including post-adoption and family preservation services.
• Youth Villages: National nonprofit providing residential, foster care, in-home services, and transitional living for at-risk youth. Directly comparable service portfolio including therapeutic foster care, residential treatment, and programs for youth aging out of foster care.
• KidsPeace: Nonprofit operating therapeutic residential programs, foster care, and community-based mental health services for children and adolescents. Comparable as a provider of therapeutic group homes and trauma-informed treatment for at-risk youth.
• Pressley Ridge: Nonprofit providing therapeutic foster care, residential treatment, education, and family services for children with behavioral and emotional challenges. Comparable as a provider of therapeutic foster care and trauma-informed community-based programs.
• KVC Health Systems: National nonprofit child welfare and behavioral health organization operating foster care, adoption, residential, and in-home family services. Comparable in scope across the full foster-to-adoption-to-aftercare continuum.
• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: Large nonprofit operating residential treatment, foster care, and community-based behavioral health services for children and adolescents. Comparable for its trauma-informed treatment model and multi-state child welfare footprint.
• National Youth Advocate Program: National nonprofit providing foster care, adoption, residential, and community-based services for at-risk youth and families. Comparable across the same child welfare service lines including parent support and permanency services.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities USA: National network of faith-based social service agencies providing adoption, foster care, counseling, and family support. Comparable as a broader faith-affiliated child welfare incumbent operating in Mississippi and across multiple states.
• Lutheran Services in America: National network of 300+ Lutheran social service organizations providing child welfare, behavioral health, and family services. Comparable as a faith-affiliated broad social services incumbent with foster care and adoption programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/southernchristianservices
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/southern-christian-services-for-children-and-youth-inc

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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