Sacramento Children's Home

What Sacramento Children's Home does

Sacramento Children's Home (SCH) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1867 and headquartered at 2750 Sutterville Road in Sacramento, California. It is Sacramento's oldest continuously operating nonprofit and functions as an integrated child and family services provider operating ten interconnected programs across six physical sites in Sacramento County. SCH served 17,633 people in FY 24/25, including 7,000+ children and 4,300 families annually, supported by 800-860 annual volunteers and a staff of 101-250 employees.

The organization's program portfolio spans the full continuum of care for at-risk children and families: prevention and early intervention (three Family Resource Centers, Family Rehousing, Foster Youth Tutoring), emergency response (Crisis Nursery at two locations, The Source 24/7 hotline for Sacramento County foster youth, Cal-FURS statewide urgent response hotline), clinical treatment (Counseling Center, Therapeutic Behavioral Services, Wraparound), and residential care (Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program for males ages 6-19). All client-facing services are provided free of charge; SCH holds a four-year Council on Accreditation reaccreditation with no compliance issues and a GuideStar GOLD transparency certification.

SCH's revenue model is diversified across individual and corporate donations (with a Children's Circle membership program at $1,000+ annual contributions), fundraising events (Crab Feed, Impact Luncheon, Luxe for Life, Christmas Tree Lighting), government and foundation grants, and planned giving/bequests. The organization uses Blackbaud CRM for donor management and operates under a 2024-2029 Strategic Plan. SCH is governed by an independent Board of Directors with no parent organization, and is led by CEO David Baker, Ed.D. since January 2018.

Name

Sacramento Children's Home

Legal name

Sacramento Children's Home

Website

https://kidshome.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1867

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Sacramento Children's Home is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1867 that operates ten child and family service programs across six Sacramento County sites, including Crisis Nurseries, residential treatment, family resource centers, and statewide foster youth hotlines, serving over 17,600 people annually free of charge.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child and Family Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (62411), Child Care Services (62441)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

Keywords

• Child welfare services
• Crisis nursery care
• Residential treatment programs
• Family support services
• Foster youth assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Individual and corporate donations form the primary revenue stream, with membership program Children's Circle requiring $1,000+ annual contributions.
2. Fundraising Events: Annual events including Crab Feed, Impact Luncheon, and Luxe for Life generate ticket revenue and direct contributions. Events like $80 drive-thru dinner for 4 and $50 luncheon tickets.
3. Government and Foundation Grants: Grants from government agencies and private foundations support specific programs and operations.
4. Planned Giving: Bequests and planned giving initiatives provide long-term revenue sustainability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sacramento Children's Home is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free child welfare and family services including emergency crisis nursery care for children ages 0-5, short-term residential therapeutic programs, family resource centers, mental health counseling, foster youth tutoring, and 24/7 crisis hotlines (The Source and Cal-FURS). The organization operates six sites across Sacramento County and serves more than 17,000 people annually through a continuum of prevention, early intervention, and mental health treatment programs.

Product overview

The Sacramento Children's Home offers a portfolio of interconnected programs focused on child abuse prevention, early intervention, and mental health treatment. The organization operates as a single unified nonprofit with multiple service programs including crisis nursery services for children ages 0-5, residential treatment for youth, family resource centers, counseling services, and 24/7 crisis support hotlines (The Source and Cal-FURS). Programs range from emergency childcare and family support to therapeutic behavioral services and educational tutoring, all designed to keep families together, strong, and healthy while preventing the generational cycle of child abuse and neglect.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Crisis Nursery Provides free emergency childcare for children age 0-5 and case management services for families during a crisis. Operates at two Sacramento locations (North Crisis Nursery at 4533 Padadena Avenue and another site).
• Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) Intensive residential care for abused or neglected males age 6-19, preparing them to thrive in a family home setting.
• Family Resource Centers Three community-based centers providing education, intervention, and social support to build strong families, located in South Sacramento, Meadowview, and Valley Hi.
• Counseling Center Mental health counseling services for children and families in need.
• The Source A free 24/7 crisis support service for foster youth up to age 21 and resource families in Sacramento County, providing counseling, guidance, and connections to critical resources via phone/text, online chat, and in-person support.
• Family Urgent Response System (Cal-FURS) A statewide 24/7 crisis hotline providing immediate support for foster youth and resource families, accessible via phone, text, and online chat. Connects users to licensed professionals.
• Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) Intensive, short-term behavioral intervention services for youth exhibiting significant behavioral challenges, provided at home, school, or placement locations, targeting youth at risk of out-of-home placement, hospitalization, and law enforcement involvement.
• Family Rehousing A program focused on helping families find stable housing and prevent homelessness.
• Foster Youth Tutoring
• Wraparound Intensive, individualized care coordination services for families with complex needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17,633 people served in FY 24/25
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• Rotary Club of SacramentominorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for fundraising events, supporting community engagement initiatives
• SMUD (Sacramento Municipal Utility District)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstalled nature trail at Crisis Nursery; partnered on community improvement projects
• Sutter HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWrapped gifts and donated bikes for residential youth during holiday season
• California VolunteerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered for Christmas Tree Lighting event, enhancing community visibility
• Office of the Governor and First PartnerflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered for tree lighting ceremony, providing high-profile visibility and endorsement
• PINC (Philanthropy Inspired by the Needs of our Community)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganized Luxe for Life fundraising event
• Socotra CapitalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganized softball league for community engagement
• Sacramento Regional TransitminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvided holiday bus support for seasonal events
• Team GivingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAssisted with SMUD nature trail project at Crisis Nursery

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Boys Town: National nonprofit operating residential care, family services, and behavioral health programs for at-risk youth. A broader, well-established incumbent offering many of the same program categories as SCH at greater scale.
• Boys & Girls Club of America: National youth development nonprofit with comparable reliance on donations, events, and government support, focused on youth services. Less direct in clinical child welfare but operates in the same youth services category and uses a similar event-driven GTM.

Direct peers

• Aspiranet: California-based nonprofit delivering foster care, adoption, residential, behavioral health, and wraparound services statewide. Direct comparable in mission, services, and California footprint.
• Children's Home & Aid: Illinois-based child and family services nonprofit offering foster care, adoption, residential, counseling, and family support services. Comparable continuum-of-care model and donor-dependent funding structure.
• Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services: Southern California nonprofit offering residential treatment, mental health, foster care, and wraparound services. Operates a similar continuum of care model and serves comparable at-risk youth populations.
• Fred Finch Youth & Family Services: California nonprofit providing residential treatment, mental health services, and wraparound programs for at-risk children and families. Directly comparable service portfolio and target population.
• Florence Crittenton Services: California-based nonprofit providing residential, mental health, and support services for vulnerable youth and families. Operates a similar program mix to SCH's STRTP and family resource offerings.
• Edgewood Center for Children and Families (Caminar): San Francisco Bay Area nonprofit (now part of Caminar) operating residential treatment, behavioral health, and child welfare programs. Highly comparable mission and program mix to SCH's residential and wraparound services.
• Maryvale (DBA Maryvale Communities): California nonprofit providing residential treatment, mental health, and child welfare services. Comparable in program mix, client population, and funding model to Sacramento Children's Home.
• Children's Home Society of California: California-based nonprofit providing foster care, adoption, and child and family services across multiple counties. Closely comparable mission, service mix, and funding model to SCH, with broader California geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SactoKidsHome
• Facebookfacebook.com/sacchildrenshome
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sacramento-children%27s-home
• Instagraminstagram.com/sacchildrenshome

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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