Brigid Collins Family Support Center

What Brigid Collins Family Support Center does

Brigid Collins Family Support Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1990 and headquartered in Bellingham, Washington, that delivers child abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment services to children and families in Whatcom and Skagit Counties. Its core service lines include a Children's Advocacy Center (forensic interviews and advocacy), Trauma Therapy for children birth to 18 using evidence-based modalities (CBT+, EMDR, TF-CBT, PCIT, CPP), Case Management (Family Support Team, PCAP for substance-affected mothers, Mothers in Recovery, Kinship Navigation), a Parenting Academy sub-brand, and Education & Prevention (Stewards of Children via Darkness to Light and Screens & Tweens training). The organization is affiliated with National Children's Alliance and operates as a designated University of Washington PCAP site, anchoring clinical legitimacy through third-party credentialing rather than proprietary technology.

Operationally, Brigid Collins runs four physical locations across two counties and supports virtual delivery (Zoom parenting seminars, online training). In 2025, the organization reported 2,000 families served, 1,875 individual therapy sessions, and 198 child forensic interviews. Pricing is heavily subsidized: most services are provided at no cost, with out-of-pocket rates only at $150 per therapy session and $180 per mental health assessment when insurance is not used, and modest training fees of $10-$16 per participant. Revenue is generated through a hybrid of donor contributions, an annual gala fundraiser ($300,000 raised at The Event of 2026), insurance reimbursement (including Washington Apple Health/Medicaid and commercial plans), DCYF-referred case management, and partnership grants. Customers are end-user families plus referral and credentialing partners (DCYF, United Way Whatcom County, PeaceHealth, UW, Darkness to Light, NCMEC).

Name

Brigid Collins Family Support Center

Legal name

Brigid Collins Family Support Center

Website

https://brigidcollins.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Brigid Collins Family Support Center is a Bellingham, Washington-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1990, that provides Children's Advocacy Center services, trauma therapy, case management, parenting programs, and abuse prevention training to children and families across Whatcom and Skagit Counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child and Family Social Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (624110), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Parent Support Services (Parent Coaching, Advocacy) (EDAJALAK), Family Advocacy, Parent Training & Support Services (EDAJAKAK)

Keywords

• Child abuse prevention
• Trauma therapy services
• Children's advocacy center
• Family support services
• Parenting education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bellingham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Nonprofit organization funded primarily through donations, sponsorships, and annual fundraising events including 'The Event' annual auction which raised $300,000 in 2026
2. Therapy Services Revenue: Revenue from therapy sessions at $150/session and mental health assessments at $180/assessment, billed directly to families or insurance
3. Insurance Reimbursement: Accepts most major commercial insurance plans including Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) for therapy and mental health services
4. Training Fees: Stewards of Children training at $16 per participant to cover work booklet costs; virtual parenting seminars at $10 per participant

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Brigid Collins Family Support Center is a nonprofit organization that provides a coordinated continuum of child abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment services. It operates a Children's Advocacy Center, a Parenting Academy, case management programs, and trauma therapy services for children (birth to 18) and families affected by trauma in Whatcom and Skagit Counties, Washington. Most direct services are delivered free of charge to families, with select therapy, assessment, and training offerings priced on a per-unit basis.

Product overview

Brigid Collins Family Support Center is a nonprofit social services organization offering a coordinated suite of programs to support children and families. The core offerings include the Children's Advocacy Center (providing forensic interviews and advocacy), Trauma Therapy services (using evidence-based approaches like CBT+, EMDR, and TF-CBT), Case Management programs (FST, PCAP, MRP, Kinship Navigation), and the Parenting Academy (offering evidence-based parenting programs and virtual seminars). The organization also provides Education & Prevention services through the Darkness to Light Stewards of Children training and Screens & Tweens Training. These programs work together to strengthen community health and resilience by providing comprehensive, trauma-informed support to children and families in Whatcom and Skagit Counties, Washington.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Parenting Academy: A comprehensive program offering evidence-based parenting support including Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Incredible Years (IY), Positive Parenting Program (Triple P), Promoting First Relationships (PFR), Parent-Child Care (PC-CARE), and Family Prevention Services (FPS). Contact: [email protected]

Products and services

• Children's Advocacy Center

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,000 families served in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• United Way Whatcom CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with United Way Whatcom County for community support and resource coordination. United Way logo appears on website footer indicating collaborative relationship.
• National Children's Alliance (NCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with National Children's Alliance, the professional organization for Children's Advocacy Centers. NCA logo appears on website indicating membership/affiliation.
• Darkness to LightcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive partnership to provide the nationally recognized Stewards of Children training program for child sexual abuse prevention. Brigid Collins is the local provider for this evidence-based curriculum.
• National Center for Missing and Exploited ChildrenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Being Web-Wise: Screens & Tweens Training program to educate parents about children's digital safety and online risks.
• University of WashingtoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperates as a designated PCAP (Parent-Child Assistance Program) site for the University of Washington. PCAP is an award-winning, evidence-informed home visitation model for pregnant and parenting women with substance use disorders.
• Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorks with DCYF to accept clients into case management programs. DCYF referrals are a key pathway for families to access services.
• PeaceHealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal healthcare provider and event sponsor for The Event of 2026 annual fundraiser.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mary Bridge Children's Foundation: Washington-based pediatric health system and foundation serving children with medical and mental health needs. Comparable in providing pediatric-focused mental health services in Washington, with broader clinical scope.
• Prevent Child Abuse America: National umbrella organization promoting child abuse prevention through advocacy, research, and state chapter networks. Overlapping mission in prevention education and family support.
• National Children's Alliance: The professional body and accreditor of Children's Advocacy Centers across the U.S. Brigid Collins is an affiliate member; NCA sets the standards and provides the national infrastructure that anchors peer CACs.

Direct peers

• Olive Crest: West Coast nonprofit providing foster care, adoption, mental health, and family preservation services. Directly comparable in trauma therapy, parenting support, and child welfare service delivery.
• Darkness to Light: National nonprofit dedicated to child sexual abuse prevention through the Stewards of Children training program. Brigid Collins is a licensed local provider of D2L's curriculum, creating a direct programmatic peer relationship.
• Childhelp: National nonprofit focused on child abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment. Operates a network of advocacy centers and residential treatment programs, directly comparable to Brigid Collins' Children's Advocacy Center and trauma therapy mission.

Regional players

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County (Bellingham): Local youth development organization serving children and families in the same Pacific Northwest region. Comparable community-based nonprofit serving at-risk youth with prevention and support services.
• The Mockingbird Society: Washington State nonprofit focused on improving outcomes for youth in foster care and the child welfare system. Comparable mission around child welfare advocacy and family support in Washington.
• Children's Home Society of Washington: Washington State nonprofit providing adoption, foster care, and family support services. Strong regional peer in the child welfare and family services space serving Washington families.
• Safe Haven for Kids (Cocoon House): Washington State nonprofit serving Skagit and Snohomish Counties with youth services, housing, and family support. Directly comparable regional peer operating in the same Northwest Washington geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brigid-collins-family-support-center

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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