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CareParent
Legal namestring
VistAbility
Websiteurl
contracostaarc.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1965
Descriptiontext

CareParent (operated as 'Care Parent Network') is not a standalone company but a family-support program within VistAbility, a California-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1965 by parents and family members of individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health needs. The organization delivers community-based, person-centered services across Contra Costa and Alameda counties, serving more than 1,000 adults, children, and families daily through five integrated service lines: Community Access Services, Employment Services, Early Start Services, Support for Families (which houses Care Parent Network, the After School Program, and other family-facing offerings), and Behavioral Health Services. The Care Parent Network specifically supports families navigating care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The underlying technology stack is not disclosed in the source material, and the organization's value proposition is rooted in direct human service delivery rather than a software platform. There is no public app, API, or SDK; engagement occurs primarily through a Wix-hosted website, social media channels (TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube), and an email newsletter, supplemented by donor-facing infrastructure on Network for Good.

The business model is non-commercial: as a registered 501(c)(3) (Tax ID 94-1606517), services are provided to beneficiaries at no direct charge, with revenue generated through donations (one-time and monthly subscription), charitable contributions, and implicitly through Regional Center and county behavioral health contracts. The organization is independently governed, with no parent company, subsidiaries, M&A history, or institutional investors disclosed. Notable recent positioning includes the April 2025 national PBS premiere of a 'Empowered Hosted by Meg Ryan' segment and the release of a self-produced documentary, 'Vista Point,' chronicling the organization's history.

Short descriptiontext

CareParent (Care Parent Network) is a family-support program within VistAbility, a California-based 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1965 that delivers community-based services to 1,000+ individuals and families with developmental disabilities and mental health needs across Contra Costa and Alameda counties.

Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
1–10
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersPalo Alto, United States
HQ citystring
Palo Alto
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
family support services, disability support services, caregiver resource programs, community based services, developmental disability care
Industry2 codes
1Family Caregiver Coaching, Education & Support
CodeHSABAIAIPrimaryYes
2Respite Care for Families of Children with Disabilities
CodeHSAAAIALPrimaryNo
NAICS code3 codes
  • Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities624120
  • Other Individual and Family Services624190
  • Child and Youth Services62411
SIC code2 codes
  • Services-Social Services8300
  • Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec8090
Product category
Disability and Family Support Services
Marketing channels6 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels1 record

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components4 values
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Brand1 record
1Care Parent Network
Description

Support services for families as part of VistAbility's Support for Families division.

vistability.net
Core offering1 text field

CareParent operates the "Care Parent Network," a family-support and caregiver-information program delivered as part of VistAbility's Support for Families services. The program provides community-based, person-centered information, resources, and after-school support to families and individuals with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and mental health needs across Contra Costa and Alameda County in California, at no direct charge to beneficiaries.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

CareParent, as referenced in this source data, is not a standalone company but rather a program called "Care Parent Network" offered as part of VistAbility's Support for Families services. VistAbility is a non-profit organization founded in 1965 serving individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health needs across Contra Costa and Alameda County in California.

Product and service2 records
1Care Parent Network
2After School Program
CategoryAfter-School / Youth Programs
Description

After School Program is a community-based after-school service for children and families served by VistAbility's Support for Families division, providing supervised programming for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health needs.

Scale indicator1 record

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Recent move4 records

Each record includes

Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight3 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
1Special Olympics
TypeOthers
Description

Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Shares the IDD mission and California regional affiliate presence with VistAbility but is not a direct service or family-support provider.

2AbilityPath
TypeDirect peer
Description

AbilityPath offers early intervention, inclusion services, and adult programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities in the Bay Area. Comparable lifespan-coverage approach and family-support orientation to VistAbility.

3Community Gatepath
TypeDirect peer
Description

Community Gatepath delivers early intervention, adult day services, and employment programs for people with developmental disabilities across San Mateo County. Highly comparable in service breadth and Bay Area regional-center funding model.

4Easterseals
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Easterseals is a national non-profit network providing disability and community services including employment, early intervention, and behavioral health across all 50 states. Wider geographic footprint and broader portfolio than VistAbility.

5Best Buddies International
TypeEmerging player
Description

Best Buddies runs one-to-one friendship, integrated employment, and leadership programs for people with IDD globally. Comparable employment-services and community-integration focus to VistAbility's Employment Services line.

6East Bay Innovations
TypeDirect peer
Description

East Bay Innovations provides community-based day, employment, and supported living services for adults with developmental disabilities across the East Bay. Direct comparable in geography, mission, and service mix to VistAbility's Community Access and Employment Services lines.

7Parents Helping Parents
TypeDirect peer
Description

Parents Helping Parents is a Bay Area family-resource center providing support, education, and advocacy for families of children with special needs. Direct overlap with VistAbility's Care Parent Network and Support for Families division.

8The Arc of California
TypeDirect peer
Description

The Arc of California is the state chapter of The Arc, providing advocacy and direct services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout California. Closely aligned mission and Regional Center contracting model.

9United Cerebral Palsy (UCP)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

UCP is a national organization supporting people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities through advocacy, education, and affiliate service programs. Comparable in mission but operates at national federation scale rather than regional direct-service delivery.

10The Arc of the United States
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

The Arc is the largest national community-based organization advocating for and serving people with IDD. Operates a federation of state and local chapters delivering similar services at national scale.

Market position
Strengths4 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses4 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat3 records

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Type, Details

Key risks5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights5 records

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Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers1 record

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Segment1 record

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile1 record

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
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No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds1 record

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors2 records

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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CareParent

Disability and Family Support Servicescontracostaarc.com

CareParent (Care Parent Network) is a family-support program within VistAbility, a California-based 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1965 that delivers community-based services to 1,000+ individuals and families with developmental disabilities and mental health needs across Contra Costa and Alameda counties.

What CareParent does

CareParent (operated as 'Care Parent Network') is not a standalone company but a family-support program within VistAbility, a California-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1965 by parents and family members of individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health needs. The organization delivers community-based, person-centered services across Contra Costa and Alameda counties, serving more than 1,000 adults, children, and families daily through five integrated service lines: Community Access Services, Employment Services, Early Start Services, Support for Families (which houses Care Parent Network, the After School Program, and other family-facing offerings), and Behavioral Health Services. The Care Parent Network specifically supports families navigating care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The underlying technology stack is not disclosed in the source material, and the organization's value proposition is rooted in direct human service delivery rather than a software platform. There is no public app, API, or SDK; engagement occurs primarily through a Wix-hosted website, social media channels (TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube), and an email newsletter, supplemented by donor-facing infrastructure on Network for Good.

The business model is non-commercial: as a registered 501(c)(3) (Tax ID 94-1606517), services are provided to beneficiaries at no direct charge, with revenue generated through donations (one-time and monthly subscription), charitable contributions, and implicitly through Regional Center and county behavioral health contracts. The organization is independently governed, with no parent company, subsidiaries, M&A history, or institutional investors disclosed. Notable recent positioning includes the April 2025 national PBS premiere of a 'Empowered Hosted by Meg Ryan' segment and the release of a self-produced documentary, 'Vista Point,' chronicling the organization's history.

CareParent firmographics

Firmographics
Name
CareParent
Legal name
VistAbility
Website
https://contracostaarc.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1965
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1–10 employees
Short description
CareParent (Care Parent Network) is a family-support program within VistAbility, a California-based 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1965 that delivers community-based services to 1,000+ individuals and families with developmental disabilities and mental health needs across Contra Costa and Alameda counties.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

CareParent industry classification

Industry
Product category
Disability and Family Support Services
NAICS
Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (62411)
SIC
Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)
akta.pro primary industry
Family Caregiver Coaching, Education & Support (HSABAIAI)
akta.pro secondary industry
Respite Care for Families of Children with Disabilities (HSAAAIAL)

Keywords

  • Family support services
  • Disability support services
  • Caregiver resource programs
  • Community based services
  • Developmental disability care

Where CareParent is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Palo Alto
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

CareParent business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

CareParent product offering

Product offering

Core offering

CareParent operates the "Care Parent Network," a family-support and caregiver-information program delivered as part of VistAbility's Support for Families services. The program provides community-based, person-centered information, resources, and after-school support to families and individuals with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and mental health needs across Contra Costa and Alameda County in California, at no direct charge to beneficiaries.

Product overview

CareParent, as referenced in this source data, is not a standalone company but rather a program called "Care Parent Network" offered as part of VistAbility's Support for Families services. VistAbility is a non-profit organization founded in 1965 serving individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health needs across Contra Costa and Alameda County in California.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • Care Parent Network: Support services for families as part of VistAbility's Support for Families division.

Products and services

  • Care Parent Network
  • After School Program After School Program is a community-based after-school service for children and families served by VistAbility's Support for Families division, providing supervised programming for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health needs.

Companies that use CareParent

Customer profile

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

CareParent technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

CareParent partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

CareParent competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Others

  • Special Olympics: Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Shares the IDD mission and California regional affiliate presence with VistAbility but is not a direct service or family-support provider.

Direct peers

  • AbilityPath: AbilityPath offers early intervention, inclusion services, and adult programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities in the Bay Area. Comparable lifespan-coverage approach and family-support orientation to VistAbility.
  • Community Gatepath: Community Gatepath delivers early intervention, adult day services, and employment programs for people with developmental disabilities across San Mateo County. Highly comparable in service breadth and Bay Area regional-center funding model.
  • East Bay Innovations: East Bay Innovations provides community-based day, employment, and supported living services for adults with developmental disabilities across the East Bay. Direct comparable in geography, mission, and service mix to VistAbility's Community Access and Employment Services lines.
  • Parents Helping Parents: Parents Helping Parents is a Bay Area family-resource center providing support, education, and advocacy for families of children with special needs. Direct overlap with VistAbility's Care Parent Network and Support for Families division.
  • The Arc of California: The Arc of California is the state chapter of The Arc, providing advocacy and direct services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout California. Closely aligned mission and Regional Center contracting model.

Broad incumbents

  • Easterseals: Easterseals is a national non-profit network providing disability and community services including employment, early intervention, and behavioral health across all 50 states. Wider geographic footprint and broader portfolio than VistAbility.
  • United Cerebral Palsy (UCP): UCP is a national organization supporting people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities through advocacy, education, and affiliate service programs. Comparable in mission but operates at national federation scale rather than regional direct-service delivery.
  • The Arc of the United States: The Arc is the largest national community-based organization advocating for and serving people with IDD. Operates a federation of state and local chapters delivering similar services at national scale.

Emerging players

  • Best Buddies International: Best Buddies runs one-to-one friendship, integrated employment, and leadership programs for people with IDD globally. Comparable employment-services and community-integration focus to VistAbility's Employment Services line.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

CareParent social profiles

Digital presence

CareParent financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

CareParent leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

CareParent funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

CareParent M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about CareParent

What does CareParent do?

CareParent operates the "Care Parent Network," a family-support and caregiver-information program delivered as part of VistAbility's Support for Families services. The program provides community-based, person-centered information, resources, and after-school support to families and individuals with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and mental health needs across Contra Costa and Alameda County in California, at no direct charge to beneficiaries.

Is CareParent a public or private company?

CareParent is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.

When was CareParent founded?

CareParent was founded in 1965. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is CareParent based?

CareParent is headquartered in Palo Alto, United States, in the North America region.

Who are CareParent's main competitors?

Special Olympics is listed as an others. Direct peers are AbilityPath, Community Gatepath, East Bay Innovations, Parents Helping Parents and The Arc of California. Broad incumbents are Easterseals, United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) and The Arc of the United States. Best Buddies International is listed as an emerging player.

Does CareParent have an API?

No public API is recorded for CareParent.

What industry is CareParent in?

CareParent's product category is Disability and Family Support Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSABAIAI, Family Caregiver Coaching, Education & Support, with a secondary code of HSAAAIAL, Respite Care for Families of Children with Disabilities. Its NAICS code is 624120 and its SIC code is 8300.

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