Carolina Youth Development Center

What Carolina Youth Development Center does

Carolina Youth Development Center, operating under the legal name Landmarks for Families, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1790 as the Charleston Orphan House, recognized as America's first publicly-funded orphanage, the organization has evolved over 235+ years into a comprehensive family services provider serving Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties. Its service portfolio spans the full continuum of child welfare, including prevention (parent education, after-school and summer programs, grief support), intervention (family preservation, the Family Success Coach Program), and residential care (Hope House, Safe Haven, residential cottages, and independent living preparation). It serves more than 860 children, youth, and families annually.

The organization operates a community-based service delivery model rather than a technology platform; no proprietary software, mobile applications, or APIs were disclosed in the source data. Its underlying operational backbone consists of accredited program staff, residential cottage facilities, and county-level program locations in Berkeley and Charleston Counties. Revenue is generated through donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations, fundraising events such as the Night for the Children Gala, Color The Future 5K, and Pickleball Fest, and likely state child welfare contracting in support of foster care placements referenced through its partnership with South Carolina Child Protective Services. The organization holds Council on Accreditation (COA) and The Forum for Youth Investment (TFA) certifications and is led by CEO Beverly Hardin with a staff of 51-100 employees.

Name

Carolina Youth Development Center

Legal name

Landmarks for Families

Website

https://cydc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1790

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Carolina Youth Development Center (operating as Landmarks for Families) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in North Charleston, SC, founded in 1790 as America's first publicly-funded orphanage. It delivers family preservation, parent education, and residential care services to 860+ at-risk children and families annually across three South Carolina counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child and Family Social Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child Care Services (6244)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL), Home Visiting & Parent Coaching Programs (EDACALAC)

Keywords

• Child welfare services
• Foster care programs
• Family preservation services
• Residential youth services
• Grief support programs

Headquarters

HQ city

North Charleston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

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 relies on donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to fund its programs and services for children and families in South Carolina.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Carolina Youth Development Center (dba Landmarks for Families) operates a comprehensive suite of in-person social services for at-risk children and families in South Carolina. These include parent education and support, after-school and summer youth programs, teen skill-building, grief support, family preservation and reunification services (via its Family Success Coach Program), residential cottages, independent living preparation, and residential sheltering through its Hope House and Safe Haven programs.

Product overview

Landmarks for Families (descendant of the Charleston Orphan House, America's first publicly-funded orphanage) offers a comprehensive suite of social service programs for children and families in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties. The organization provides family education and support services including parent education, after-school programs, summer programs, teen skill building, and grief support. It also operates family preservation and reunification services through its Family Success Coach Program, and provides residential services including cottages for at-risk youth and independent living preparation programs. Key residential programs include Hope House and Safe Haven, which offer shelter and therapeutic services. The organization also hosts fundraising events including the annual A Night for the Children Gala, Color The Future 5K, and Pickleball Fest.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hope House: Residential sheltering program for at-risk youth
• Safe Haven

Products and services

• Parent Education and Support Educational workshops, groups, and support services that help caregivers strengthen parenting skills and family connections. Aimed at parents served in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties in South Carolina.
• After School Programs Structured activities and supervised programming for children during after-school hours in the local community.
• Summer Programs Seasonal programs that provide activities, enrichment, and support for youth during the summer months.
• Teen Skill Building Programs designed to help teenagers develop life skills and prepare for adult independence.
• Grief Support Support services for children and families dealing with loss, bereavement, and grief.
• Family Preservation Services designed to keep families together and prevent the need for out-of-home child placements.
• Family Success Coach Program One-on-one coaching support to help families navigate challenges and achieve stability as part of the organization's preservation and reunification services.
• Residential Cottages Safe, stable housing accommodations for children in foster care or other at-risk youth served by the organization.
• Independent Living Preparation Programs that prepare youth in or aging out of foster care for self-sufficiency and adult life.
• Hope House A residential support program under the Residential Services umbrella providing shelter and therapeutic services for youth in crisis.
• Safe Haven Emergency shelter and support services for at-risk youth operated under the organization's Residential Services program.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 860+ children and families annually

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• South Carolina Child Protective ServicescoreOthersCollaborates with SC CPS for child welfare services; serves children reported through the maltreatment case system (18,146 cases reported in '21-'22)

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• KVC Health Systems: Private nonprofit delivering foster care, family preservation, behavioral health, and residential services across multiple states. Directly comparable to Landmarks for Families in foster care contracting and wraparound service delivery.
• Boys Town: National nonprofit providing residential care, foster family services, and family-style intervention programs for at-risk youth. Highly comparable to Landmarks for Families in mission, residential cottage model, and family preservation focus.
• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: One of the largest U.S. nonprofits operating residential treatment, community-based, and family services for vulnerable youth. Comparable to Landmarks for Families in operating residential cottages and accredited child welfare programs.
• Pressley Ridge: Nonprofit providing foster care, group residential, family services, and education programs for at-risk children and families. Closely mirrors Landmarks for Families' prevention-through-residential continuum and contracted child welfare work.
• Children's Home Society of North Carolina: Long-standing state-focused nonprofit providing adoption, foster care, family preservation, and teen services. Comparable as a regional legacy nonprofit with a similar service portfolio to Landmarks for Families.
• Bethany Christian Services: National faith-based nonprofit delivering foster care, adoption, family preservation, and refugee services. Comparable to Landmarks for Families in contracted child welfare services and youth residential programs.
• Maryville Academy: Nonprofit operating residential cottages, family services, and community-based programs for at-risk youth in the Chicago region. Comparable in residential cottage model and family preservation scope.
• National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP): National nonprofit providing foster care, family preservation, residential, and community-based services to children and families. Directly comparable in operating model and contracted child welfare delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Childhelp: National nonprofit focused on child abuse prevention, treatment, and advocacy, including residential group homes. Broadly comparable in mission and residential services, though operating at significantly larger scale.

Regional players

• Children's Home Society of California: Regional nonprofit providing foster care, adoption, and family services in California. Comparable in service mix but operates in a different geography from Landmarks for Families' South Carolina footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CYDCCharleston
• Facebookfacebook.com/CYDCCharleston
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/landmarks-for-families/?viewAsMember=true
• Instagraminstagram.com/LandmarksForFamilies

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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