Arms of Hope

What Arms of Hope does

Arms of Hope is a 501(c)(3) Christian non-profit social services organization formed on April 17, 2009, through the consolidation of Medina Children's Home (est. 1958) and Boles Children's Home (est. 1924). Headquartered in Medina, Texas, the organization delivers residential child care and family support services to two primary beneficiary segments: disadvantaged children and single-mother families. Its portfolio of five core programs — Together Program, Family Outreach, College & Career, Residential Childcare, and Right Start — addresses housing instability, parenting and career skills gaps, and pathways to long-term independence for at-risk populations across Texas. The organization explicitly does not accept federal or state grants.

Service delivery is anchored in three residential campuses (Medina, Boles/Quinlan, and the Bastrop-area Refuge Campus acquired August 20, 2024) spanning more than 650 acres, complemented by four outreach centers in Dallas, Denton, Houston, and San Antonio. The technology footprint is minimal: a standard website (armsofhope.org), social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr), email newsletters, and annual printed magazines serve donor-engagement and awareness functions rather than core service delivery. There is no proprietary platform, mobile application, or AI/ML capability disclosed.

Arms of Hope's revenue model is entirely donation-driven. Funding streams include contributions from individuals, businesses, civic groups, churches, and foundations; planned/legacy giving; and the resale of donated goods, with all donations tax-deductible under EIN 51-0416193. Services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Jerry Cox (Houston) and led operationally by President and CEO Troy Robertson, CFO Scott Stumbo, and Chief Development Officer Nathalie McDonald. The organization holds a Charity Navigator 4-Star rating and a 2026 Candid Gold Seal of Transparency.

Name

Arms of Hope

Legal name

Arms of Hope

Website

https://armsofhope.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Arms of Hope is a 501(c)(3) Christian non-profit operating three residential campuses and four outreach centers across Texas, delivering residential childcare, parenting/career training, and family support to disadvantaged children and single-mother families via donor-funded programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Social Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Community Housing Services (62422), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Child Welfare, Foster Care & Adoption Services (BPAGAEAE), Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC), Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH)

Keywords

• Residential childcare
• Family support services
• Single-mother housing
• Community outreach programs
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Medina

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations from Individuals: Arms of Hope relies on donations from caring individuals for funding and volunteer support.
2. Business and Foundation Donations: Funding from businesses, civic groups, churches and foundations.
3. Planned Giving: Legacy/planned giving programs for long-term donor support.
4. Donated Goods Sales: Donated items are either used in programs or sold, with proceeds funding Arms of Hope programs benefiting disadvantaged children.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Arms of Hope provides residential childcare, family housing, parenting and career training, college and career support, and prenatal/newborn care to disadvantaged children and single-mother families in Texas. Services are delivered directly through three residential campuses (Medina, Boles, and Refuge) and four community outreach centers, and are funded entirely by donations and proceeds from donated goods.

Product overview

Arms of Hope is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit Christian organization offering a coordinated portfolio of five core programs for disadvantaged children and single-mother families. The programs include: Together Program (housing and support for single mothers with children), Family Outreach (community-based resource connection), College and Career (post-high school educational and job placement support), Residential Childcare (comprehensive on-campus care for children), and Right Start (prenatal and newborn support for expectant mothers). The organization operates residential campuses in Medina, Boles, and Bastrop (Refuge Campus), Texas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Together Program: Helps motivated single mothers and their children transition into successful, independent futures by providing parenting skills, career training and a home in a peaceful and safe environment.
• Family Outreach
• College & Career
• Residential Childcare
• Right Start

Products and services

• Together Program Housing, parenting skills, and career training program that helps motivated single mothers and their children transition into successful, independent futures in a peaceful and safe environment.
• Family Outreach Community-based program that connects families with resources to help them deal with hardships and life challenges, providing hope, restoration, and guidance toward success and independence.
• College & Career Post-secondary support program that assists Arms of Hope high school graduates through college, trade school, or into their first job, and provides accommodations for graduates who have not yet found a place to call home.
• Residential Childcare Comprehensive residential care program that meets disadvantaged children's physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs in a warm, family-like atmosphere where houseparents function as mother and father figures.
• Right Start Prenatal and newborn support program that helps expectant single mothers prepare for motherhood while providing shelter, necessities, and skills needed to care for their newborn babies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 175 years combined experience in residential child care programs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Abilene Christian University (ACU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 October 2020ACU and Arms of Hope formed a transformative partnership aimed at empowering education and fostering hope for disadvantaged children, youth, and families. The collaboration establishes the 'ACU – Arms of Hope College and Career Academy,' offering educational pathways for single mothers and children in Arms of Hope's care. ACU is committed to educating students for Christian service and leadership worldwide, providing pathways to help individuals discover their vocational purpose.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Boys Town: Nationally recognized nonprofit providing residential childcare, family services, and behavioral health. Comparable in residential care and family support offerings, but operates at national scale with broader clinical programs.
• KVC Health Systems: National nonprofit providing child welfare, foster care, and family preservation services across multiple states. Comparable family support and foster care avoidance model, though operates at much larger scale.
• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: Large national nonprofit operating residential and community-based programs for children and families with behavioral health needs. Overlaps with Arms of Hope's residential childcare but with a heavier clinical focus.

Direct peers

• Children's Home Society of Texas: Texas nonprofit providing adoption, foster care, and family support services. Comparable in mission (child welfare, family preservation) and Texas footprint, though more focused on case management than residential campuses.
• Buckner International: Texas-based faith-affiliated nonprofit providing residential childcare, single-parent family services, and foster/adoption programs. Closest geographic and programmatic peer to Arms of Hope with both family-style residential homes and family support services.
• Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services (PCHAS): Faith-based nonprofit providing residential care, single-parent family support, and community-based services across Texas and neighboring states. Highly comparable operating model to Arms of Hope.
• Cal Farley Boys Ranch: Texas-based residential community for children and families in need, operating a large campus with housing, education, and family-style care. Comparable residential care model and Texas geography.
• Texas Baptist Children's Home: Faith-based residential program for children and single mothers in Texas, directly comparable in mission and populations served, including family-style residential care and parenting support.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights2 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/armsofhope
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@armsofhopetexas
• Facebookfacebook.com/armsofhope.org
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arms-of-hope
• Instagraminstagram.com/armsofhope

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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