Children’s Home

What Children’s Home does

Children's Home of Wyoming Conference is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Comprehensive Child & Youth Service Agency headquartered in Binghamton, New York, founded in 1912 by the Women of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The organization operates eight locations across New York State with more than 400 employees, delivering a continuum of child welfare, behavioral health, education, and youth development services. Its core service lines include residential treatment (a 48-bed Residential Treatment Center, an 8-bed Sunrise Center for girls, a Diagnostic Center offering up to 90 days of evaluation, non-secure detention, and multiple group homes and SILP apartments), foster care and adoption (Close to Home Foster Care Program operating in three counties plus the Wendy's Wonderful Kids adoption recruitment program), clinical and therapeutic services (Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Trauma Recovery Empowerment, addiction treatment via the Addiction Center of Broome County partnership), K-12 special education (Day Treatment and Enhanced Residential Programs licensed by NYS Education Department), career readiness (YA WORC with Columbia University, Internal Youth Employment, McConnell Supported Employment), and innovative therapies (Therapeutic Music Program with International Producer/Composer Jim Glasgow, equine therapy with Fargnoli Farms, Adventure Based Learning Experience, and a 70-acre Wilderness Adventure Program with Challenge Ropes Course). The Southern Tier Community Center operates as a wholly owned division providing community recreation services and is currently undergoing a capital expansion funded through Endicott DRI and NYS Department of State.

The underlying technology and clinical methodology stack centers on evidence-based therapeutic frameworks rather than software platforms. DBT is the primary clinical model, with all direct care staff trained as DBT coaches; this is supplemented by Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for safety, Trauma Recovery Empowerment (B-TREM and G-TREM), and modality-specific approaches including hippo-therapy, equine-assisted learning, and adventure-based mindfulness. The organization holds multiple regulatory credentials that constitute significant entry barriers: NYS Office of Children and Family Services licensing for residential and detention programs, NYS Board of Regents licensing for K-12 education, NYS Education Department approval for specialized alternative learning, and Council on Accreditation (COA) certification. The Therapeutic Music Program was a 2019 COA Innovative Practices Award finalist.

The business model is a hybrid nonprofit revenue structure combining government fee-for-service contracts with philanthropic fundraising. Government revenue flows primarily through county Departments of Social Services referrals (Broome, Sullivan, Cortland), NYS Office of Children and Family Services licensing and detention contracts, NYS Education Department and Committees on Special Education placements, and Medicaid reimbursement for HCBS, CFTSS, and Health Homes Care Management services. Philanthropic revenue includes cash donations with tiered giving from $25 to $3,000+ and designated/named gifts at $10,000+, plus planned giving through appreciated stock, real estate, bequests, and life insurance. An endowment fund is managed by a professional team with Finance Committee oversight. Secondary revenue includes Southern Tier Community Center memberships (subscription model), annual event sponsorships (golf tournament, ice cream social, tree lighting), and Wilderness Adventure Program fees from external organizations for team building. Distribution is direct via on-campus facilities, community-based group homes, home and community-based services, and referral-driven intake from county DSS offices, courts, and schools.

Name

Children’s Home

Legal name

The Children's Home of Wyoming Conference

Website

https://chowc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Children's Home of Wyoming Conference is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing residential treatment, foster care, adoption, clinical services, K-12 special education, career readiness, and community programs for children, youth, and families across 8 locations in New York State, with 400+ employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Welfare and Youth Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialized Residential Special Education Programs (EDAKAAAH), Family Advocacy, Parent Training & Support Services (EDAJAKAK), Family Engagement & Home–School Partnership Programs (EDACALAB)

Keywords

• Child welfare services
• Foster care programs
• Residential treatment
• Youth mental health
• Therapeutic education

Headquarters

HQ city

Binghamton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Giving: Cash gifts, appreciated stock, real estate, life insurance, and bequests. Gifts of $10,000 or more can be designated or named. Tax-deductible donations from individuals.
2. Endowment Fund: Long-term investment vehicle managed by professional management team with Finance Committee oversight. Annual audit ensures proper management. Donors can be specially recognized.
3. Event Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorship opportunities for annual events including golf tournament, ice cream social, and tree lighting. Benefits include business visibility and community support recognition.
4. Southern Tier Community Center Memberships: Community center memberships for fitness and recreation services. 2021 Fall Rates structure available for various membership tiers.
5. Government Contracts and Referrals: Services funded through county Department of Social Services referrals, NYS Office of Children and Family Services licensing, and government-funded programs including Medicaid HCBS.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Children's Home of Wyoming Conference is a Comprehensive Child & Youth Service Agency that delivers residential treatment, diagnostic evaluation, foster care, adoption, clinical/mental health treatment, special education, therapeutic recreation, and career readiness services to children, youth, and families across eight locations in New York State. Programs include the Residential Treatment Center, Diagnostic Center, Non-Secure Detention, Sunrise Center for Girls, group homes, the Close to Home Foster Care Program, Wendy's Wonderful Kids adoption program, on-campus K-12 school, Wilderness Adventure Program, and Medicaid-funded Home and Community Based Services, funded through government contracts, county DSS referrals, donations, and Medicaid.

Product overview

Children's Home of Wyoming Conference is a Comprehensive Child & Youth Service Agency offering a diverse portfolio of interconnected human services programs rather than a unified software product. The organization operates multiple service lines spanning: Residential Programs (including on-campus treatment centers, group homes, emergency shelter, detention, and independent living); Foster Care and Adoption Services (Close to Home Foster Care Program and Wendy's Wonderful Kids); Clinical and Treatment Services (Clinical Services, DBT Skills Development, ACBC substance abuse partnership); Education (Day Treatment Program, Enhanced Residential Program with on-campus school); Adventure and Outdoor Programs (Wilderness Adventure Program with ropes course, Adventure Based Learning Experience, Recreation Therapy); Career Readiness (YA WORC with Columbia University, Internal Youth Employment Program, McConnell Youth Employment Program); Therapeutic Modalities (Therapeutic Music, Equine Therapy, Recreation Therapy); and Community-Based Services (CFTSS, HCBS, Health Homes, TASP, Family Support Program, CHPS). The Southern Tier Community Center operates as a division providing expanded community services. With over 400 employees across 8 locations in New York State, the organization serves children and families through coordinated, multi-disciplinary approaches.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Southern Tier Community Center (STCC): A division of Children's Home providing community center services.

Products and services

• Residential Treatment Center (RTC) On-campus 24-hour licensed residential treatment facility providing safe and secure care for up to 48 children ages 7-17 who cannot reside in the community, focused on stabilization, therapeutic intervention, and family reunification.
• Ardsley Road Group Home Community-based group care facility providing a safe, stable, nurturing environment for boys and girls ages 7-13, including the capability to serve sibling groups together.
• Boys Group Home Community-based group care facility providing a safe, nurturing environment for males ages 13-21, designed to build life skills and prepare for independent living.
• Diagnostic Center Multi-service diagnostic facility providing up to 90 days of comprehensive inpatient diagnostic testing and evaluations in a structured therapeutic setting for youth and families.
• Emergency Shelter State-licensed community-based group care facility providing confidential, around-the-clock care and supervision for children ages 4-15 requiring immediate placement.
• Non-Secure Detention NYS Office of Children and Family Services-licensed facility providing short-term care to six coed children awaiting court proceedings, the only facility available to Family Court Judges in Broome County.
• Supervised Independent Living Program (SILP) Final phase pre-independence program where young adults ages 16-21 reside in community-based apartments learning self-sufficiency skills, with a Mother-Baby SILP option for teenage mothers.
• Sunrise Center for Girls Eight-bed intensive treatment and support unit for teenage girls ages 16-17 from the juvenile justice system with trauma-focused, gender-responsive services including educational, recreational, and workforce readiness components.
• Close to Home Foster Care Program NYS Office of Children and Family Services-licensed program operating in Sullivan and Cortland counties to identify needs, provide resources, and develop individualized plans for children and families through a collaborative team approach with social workers, caseworkers, parents, and foster parents.
• Wendy's Wonderful Kids Adoption Program Nationwide adoption recruitment program funded by Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, employing aggressive child-focused recruitment strategies to place foster care children freed for adoption in permanent homes.
• Clinical Services / Treatment Comprehensive psychiatric, psychological, and social work services delivered through a treatment team approach including case management, family-centered services, medication assessment, individual sessions, and group counseling using Dialectical Behavior Therapy as the primary treatment model.
• Addiction Center of Broome County (ACBC) Partnership Services Satellite adolescent substance abuse treatment delivered in partnership with ACBC from the Hillcrest campus, including co-occurring disorder treatment, Trauma Recovery Empowerment (B-TREM and G-Trem), and individual, group, and family counseling.
• Day Treatment Program Twelve-month school program licensed by NYS Education Department providing intensive clinical and special educational services to enhance functioning of children and families with the goal of maintaining children in the community and preserving the family unit.
• Enhanced Residential Program OCFS-licensed program serving co-ed youth ages 5-17 needing a supportive educational environment, offering clinical, educational, and residential services with speech, occupational, and physical therapy plus psychiatric and psychological assessment, with length of stay determined by CSE committees.
• Wilderness Adventure Program Outdoor training and educational program featuring a 70-acre Challenge Ropes Course with 5 acres dedicated to adventure course activities, serving school, community, civic, and corporate groups for team building, leadership development, and experiential learning.
• Therapeutic Music Program Therapeutic program led by International Producer/Composer Jim Glasgow, teaching youth to transform traumatic experiences into poetry, music, and healing; 2019 Innovative Practices Award finalist by Council on Accreditation.
• Equine Therapy (Fargnoli Farms Partnership) Equine-assisted learning partnership with Fargnoli Farms providing therapeutic riding, hippo-therapy, and equine assisted learning services delivered by certified equine professionals and therapists.
• Adventure Based Learning Experience (ABLE) Mindfulness-based adventure program teaching youth to stay present through team activities including hiking, geo-caching, rock climbing, and kayaking to build confidence, leadership skills, and self-esteem.
• YA WORC (Young Adult Work Opportunities for Rewarding Careers) Career readiness partnership with Columbia University for vulnerable young people including those in foster care or with court involvement, providing pre-employment coaching, skill building, and workforce entry support.
• Internal Youth Employment Program (IYEP) Vocational experience program providing youth a comfortable work environment to prepare them for employment outside the agency.
• McConnell Supportive Youth Employment Program Supported employment program funded by the McConnell family in memory of Grant McConnell, offering pre-employment coaching, skill-building, on-site check-ins, and reimbursement for new hire training costs for youth.
• Child and Family Treatment Support and Services (CFTSS) Medicaid-funded selection of community-based services individualized to meet the needs of youth and caregivers.
• Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Medicaid-funded planned and crisis respite services provided in community, licensed foster homes, or OCFS-licensed facilities serving youth with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and mental illnesses.
• Health Homes Care Management Case management services coordinating care for children through an interdisciplinary team approach to prevent adverse childhood experiences including emergency visits, out-of-home placement, and hospitalization.
• Therapeutic After School Program (TASP) Intensive family-focused program providing clinical, educational, and recreational services to children and adolescents to achieve success in school, community, and home settings.
• Children's Home Preventive Services (CHPS) Family-focused preventive services for families referred by Broome County Department of Social Services, working to strengthen families and promote self-sufficiency.
• Southern Tier Community Center (STCC) Division of Children's Home providing community recreation and fitness center services, including memberships under 2021 Fall Rates structure, with a multi-year Revitalization Project funded through Endicott DRI and NYS Department of State expanding services and programs.
• Family Support Program (FSP) Clinical, educational, and recreational services program for children in Chenango County offering a therapeutic after-school program, intensive family counseling, and a summer camp.

Quantifiable outcome

• Residential Treatment Center capacity: 48 children ages 7-17
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Fargnoli FarmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for ongoing equine therapy services for clients. Fargnoli Farms is a privately owned facility established in 2004 providing boarding, therapeutic riding, hippo-therapy and equine assisted learning. Their team of certified equine professionals and therapists improve the lives and empowerment of individuals served.
• Columbia UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for YA WORC (Young Adult Work Opportunities for Rewarding Careers) program - a career readiness program for vulnerable young people including those in foster care or with court involvement.
• Addiction Center of Broome County (ACBC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing adolescent substance abuse treatment from a satellite office on the Hillcrest campus. Services include co-occurring disorders treatment, Trauma Recovery Empowerment (B-TREM and G-Trem), individual, group, and family counseling. Open to community as well as residential treatment center youth.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hillside Family of Agencies: Rochester, NY-based nonprofit providing residential treatment, foster care, education, and community-based services to children and families. Directly comparable comprehensive child & youth services portfolio and government contract model in NY State.
• Parsons Child and Family Center (Northern Rivers Family of Services): Albany, NY-based child welfare agency offering residential, foster care, adoption, and community-based mental health services. Closely mirrors CHOWC's service continuum and NY State government-contract revenue model.
• Cayuga Centers: Auburn, NY-based nonprofit serving children and families through residential treatment, foster care, adoption, and community programs. Operates with the same multi-county NY referral model and similar scale.
• Berkshire Farm Center & Services for Youth: Canaan, NY-based nonprofit providing residential treatment, group homes, community services, and prevention programs for at-risk youth. Comparable NY State child welfare agency with similar program mix and OCFS licensure.
• St. Anne Institute: Albany, NY-based child and family services agency operating residential programs, special education schools, and community-based services. Direct comparable in operating K-12 special education alongside residential treatment.
• The Children's Village: Dobbs Ferry, NY-based nonprofit running residential treatment, foster care, community-based, and educational programs for children and families. Operates a comparable continuum of residential and community services.
• Graham Windham: New York City-based child welfare nonprofit with foster care, adoption, residential, and family preservation services. Comparable comprehensive service model serving NY State youth in government-paid placements.
• KVC Health Systems: National nonprofit providing child welfare, behavioral health, and in-home family services across multiple states. Comparable multi-service child welfare agency with similar evidence-based treatment model emphasis.
• Aspire Hope NY (formerly JCCA): NY-based child welfare and behavioral health agency offering residential, foster care, mental health, and community services. Comparable NY State continuum-of-care model serving vulnerable youth through government contracts.

Broad incumbents

• Boys Town: National, much larger child and family services organization operating residential care, in-home services, and pediatric behavioral health across many states. Overlaps in residential youth services and family support, but at significantly greater scale and geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

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