What Catholic Guardian Services does

Catholic Guardian Services (CGS) is a New York City-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit human services agency founded in 1887 and operating under the auspices of the Catholic Charities Federation. The agency delivers trauma-informed and evidence-based programs across five service lines: Family Permanency Services (foster care, adoption, kinship guardianship), CGS Family Counseling & Wellness Centers (mental health clinics in the Bronx and Harlem), Developmental Disability Services (36 community residences across Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, Queens, and eastern Suffolk County), Preventative Programs (Healthy Families Parkchester home visiting, Parenting Resource Center, Care Management, Functional Family Therapy), and Immigration Services (shelter and care for unaccompanied minors via the Federal Office of Refugee Resettlement). CGS serves more than 3,000 individuals and 1,400 families daily through a staff of over 1,000, with no fees charged to recipients.

The organization funds its operations through a mix of government contracts — with NYC Administration for Children's Services, NY State Office of Children and Family Services, NY State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, and the Federal Office of Refugee Resettlement — and charitable revenue from individual donations, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, signature events (including the 40th Annual Child of Peace Awards, which raised over $1 million in 2025), the new CGS Collective associate board ($600 annual minimum), planned giving (Guardian Family Legacy), and merchandise sales. Programs are delivered directly through CGS staff at CGS-owned and operated community residences, clinics, and family enrichment centers, with pro-bono legal services and corporate volunteer partnerships (e.g., Deloitte Impact Day) supporting adjunct delivery.

CGS was formed through the 2006 merger of Catholic Guardian Society and Catholic Home Bureau and the 2013 incorporation of Rosalie Hall, Inc., which became the Parenting Resource Center. The 2013 rebrand to Catholic Guardian Services formalized the agency's commitment to serving individuals with developmental disabilities. Its technology footprint is operational rather than platform-based: the underlying "platform" is the licensed clinical workforce delivering validated therapeutic models, with Squarespace-hosted web properties for donor cultivation and program information. CGS holds CARF Re-Accreditation (2025) across multiple programs and operates with a Board of Directors under CEO Craig Longley.

Name

Catholic Guardian Services

Legal name

Catholic Guardian Services

Website

https://catholicguardian.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1887

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Catholic Guardian Services is a 138-year-old New York City nonprofit human services agency that delivers trauma-informed foster care, mental health, developmental disability, immigration, and family support programs to more than 3,000 individuals and 1,400 families daily through 1,000+ staff and 36 residential sites.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (62411), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

Keywords

• Foster care services
• Mental health counseling
• Developmental disability services
• Child welfare programs
• Family support services

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts and Grants: Federal and state government funding through partnerships with Office of Refugee Resettlement, NYC Administration for Children's Services, NY State Office of Children and Family Services, and other government agencies for foster care, developmental disability services, and immigration programs
2. Individual and Corporate Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporate sponsors, and foundations through events like Child of Peace Awards Celebration and direct giving programs
3. Event Fundraising: Annual signature events including Child of Peace Awards Celebration (raising over $1 million in 2025), Giving Table food distribution initiative, and Spring Appeal campaigns

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Catholic Guardian Services is a nonprofit human services agency that delivers trauma-informed foster care, adoption, developmental disability residential and community supports, mental health counseling, preventive family support, and immigration services for unaccompanied minors across New York City. The organization is funded primarily through government contracts, foundation grants, and charitable donations, and provides 16 distinct programs serving more than 3,000 individuals and 1,400 families daily.

Product overview

Catholic Guardian Services offers a comprehensive portfolio of human services programs operating as distinct but coordinated offerings rather than a unified software platform. The core programs include Family Permanency Services (foster care and adoption), CGS Family Counseling & Wellness Centers (mental health clinics), Developmental Disability Services (residential and community-based supports), and Preventative Programs (child welfare, Healthy Families Parkchester, Parenting Resource Center, Care Management). Additional services include Immigration Services for unaccompanied minors, Harmony Hub Family Enrichment Center, the Jane and Edward Kuhner Fund for foster youth employment, Guardian Family Legacy planned giving, and the CGS Collective associate board. These programs serve over 3,000 individuals and 1,400 families daily across New York City through trauma-informed, evidence-based care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CGS Collective: Associate board of Catholic Guardian Services designed for emerging leaders in their 20s and 30s, focused on mental health and food insecurity through community-centered philanthropy.
• Harmony Hub

Products and services

• Family Permanency Services Foster care and adoption services, including family reunification, kinship guardianship, and adoption support. Catholic Guardian was the first Catholic family foster care agency in the United States and remains one of the largest foster care providers in New York.
• CGS Family Counseling & Wellness Center Mental health clinics located in the Bronx and Harlem providing trauma-informed and evidence-based care for children and families, including individual and family counseling, psychiatric services, and crisis intervention.
• Developmental Disability Services Community-based residential supports and services for individuals with developmental disabilities throughout New York City, including 24/7 care, day programs, and support for individuals with complex medical or behavioral needs across 36 residential sites.
• Unaccompanied Minors Program (Immigration Services) Shelter and care program for unaccompanied children from Central and South American countries through partnership with the Federal Office of Refugee Resettlement Program, providing healthcare, education, trauma-informed counseling, family reunification, and access to pro-bono legal representation.
• Preventative Programs Preventive child welfare and family support services including Healthy Families Parkchester home visiting, Parenting Resource Center classes and supplies, Care Management for chronic conditions, and Functional Family Therapy for at-risk families.
• Harmony Hub Family Enrichment Center Family Enrichment Center in Fordham Heights/Bronx offering free community programs that strengthen families, build trust, and promote well-being through preventive services, parenting support, and resource navigation.
• Jane and Edward Kuhner Fund Externship and career-building program for youth in foster care, providing paid placements in trades, technical, healthcare and other fields with mentorship; $3,500 fully funds an externship for 25 hours/week for 8 weeks.
• CGS Collective Associate board engaging emerging leaders (typically in their 20s and 30s) through community-centered philanthropy with focus on mental health and food insecurity, requiring $600 minimum annual contribution.
• Guardian Family Legacy Planned giving program welcoming members who include Catholic Guardian Services in their estate plans, including charitable trusts, gift annuities, and beneficiary designations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 190 children placed in foster care found safe, permanent homes through family reunification, kinship guardianship, and adoption
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, notable and supporting.

• Federal Office of Refugee Resettlement ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 November 2025Partnership with Federal Office of Refugee Resettlement Program to provide shelter and care for unaccompanied children from Central and South American countries. CGS provides shelter in home-like residences in the Bronx, healthcare access, education, and trauma-informed counseling services.
• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New YorkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Catholic Charities Federation - a network of 90 agencies providing help and creating hope for hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers in need. CGS operates under the auspices of Catholic Charities.
• DeloittenotableGTM or Marketing PartnerDeloitte volunteers partnered with CGS for annual Impact Day on June 6th, transforming outdoor spaces at Springfield Gardens Residence and Harmony Hub for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• GoodThreadsnotableGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with GoodThreads founder Talia Tsipras to provide beautiful, thoughtfully selected clothing to families receiving food assistance through the Giving Table distribution.
• Pro-bono Legal ServicessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with legal service providers to give unaccompanied children access to pro-bono legal representation during immigration proceedings and family reunification.
• 46th PrecinctsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with local police precinct for community events including Mother's Day Brunch at Harmony Hub Family Enrichment Center.
• NYC Administration for Children's ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partnership for child welfare services including foster care placement, oversight, and program implementation.
• NY State Office of Children and Family ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government partnership for regulatory oversight and funding of child welfare and family services programs.
• NY State Office for People with Developmental DisabilitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government partnership supporting residential programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities throughout NYC and Long Island.
• Healthy Families AmericasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvidence-based home visiting program model affiliation for child abuse and neglect prevention services.
• United WaysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partnership for fundraising and resource mobilization support.
• Child Welfare League of AmericasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational affiliation providing standards, advocacy, and best practices for child welfare services.
• Council of Family and Child Caring AgenciessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level coalition of child welfare agencies providing advocacy and professional development.
• Clinity TalentnotableGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of 40th Annual Child of Peace Awards Celebration at 'Providing Help' level.
• Ogletree DeakinsnotableGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of 40th Annual Child of Peace Awards Celebration at 'Providing Help' level.
• Alliant Employee BenefitsnotableGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of 40th Annual Child of Peace Awards Celebration at 'Providing Help' level.
• PandoranotableGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate supporting partner of 40th Annual Child of Peace Awards Celebration.
• Greenberg TraurignotableGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate supporting partner of 40th Annual Child of Peace Awards Celebration.
• Holland & KnightnotableGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate supporting partner of 40th Annual Child of Peace Awards Celebration.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MercyFirst: Long Island-based Catholic human services agency providing foster care, residential programs, and developmental disability services under the Sisters of Mercy—comparable faith-based child welfare and residential model to CGS.
• Graham Windham: Long-standing NYC child welfare and family services agency operating foster care, prevention, and youth development programs, with similar dependence on ACS and OCFS contracts as CGS.
• Children's Aid Society: NYC-based nonprofit delivering foster care, adoption, family support, mental health, and community-based programs across the city—directly comparable scope to CGS's integrated child welfare and family services portfolio.
• Good Shepherd Services: NYC-based nonprofit providing foster care, youth development, education, and family support services across Brooklyn and the Bronx—directly comparable service mix to CGS preventative and permanency programs.
• Rising Ground: NYC-based nonprofit (formerly Episcopal Social Services) providing foster care, behavioral health, and developmental disability services—directly comparable integrated human services portfolio to CGS.
• The New York Foundling: One of the largest child welfare and family services agencies in NYC, with deep contracts with NYC ACS and NY State OCFS for foster care, adoption, and preventive services—directly comparable to CGS Foster Permanency Services.
• Sheltering Arms Children and Family Services: NYC-based nonprofit operating foster care, early childhood, and family support programs, with comparable reliance on government contracts and similar population focus as CGS family permanency services.
• Lutheran Social Services of New York: Faith-based nonprofit providing refugee resettlement, immigration services, and family support across NYC—overlapping with CGS's Unaccompanied Minors Program and family support services.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities of New York: Federation parent and largest Catholic human services network in New York. Operates an overlapping portfolio of social services and shares back-office resources with CGS as a member agency.

Emerging players

• Boys Town New York: National faith-affiliated child welfare organization with evidence-based family services models (comparable to Functional Family Therapy) and NYC operations; partial overlap with CGS preventative programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CGSHB

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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