Child & Family Center

What Child & Family Center does

Child & Family Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit behavioral health and social services organization founded in 1976 and headquartered in Santa Clarita, California. It provides mental health therapy, substance use treatment (Pathways to Recovery), domestic violence services including the only emergency shelter in Santa Clarita Valley, prevention education (CORE), senior wellness (PEARLS), and court-approved parenting classes (Breakthrough Parenting). Clinical and support services are delivered free of charge across three service sites — a 37,000 square foot main campus on Centre Pointe Parkway, a confidential domestic violence shelter, and a satellite clinic in Palmdale serving the Antelope Valley — augmented by a 24/7 crisis hotline, telehealth, school-based prevention, and an Exym-powered client portal. The organization is led by President and CEO Nikki Buckstead and governed by a board chaired by Dr. David Wong.

The underlying technology stack is modest and operationally focused: a behavioral health EHR (Exym), a telehealth platform, and a documented 'Reduced Documentation Time Technology' feature that reduces session note time by up to 50%. There is no evidence of proprietary AI/ML, data flywheel, or platform-style intellectual property; the center's differentiation is human clinical capacity, Joint Commission-accredited quality systems, and a 50-year regional brand rather than technology.

The business model is donation- and grant-dependent. Revenue streams include individual and corporate donations via a Bloomerang donation portal, foundation and corporate grants (e.g., $12,000 from Kaiser Permanente for DV program expansion), fundraising events (Taste of the Town in its 37th year, Purple Walk 5K, Bingo Night, charity golf), and a newly launched Education Center rental line. All core services are provided free to clients; pricing signals ($40-50 event tickets, $50 Bingo entrance) exist only at the margin for ancillary revenue. GTM is community-led via events, school-based prevention, healthcare and government referrals, and direct outreach through Constant Contact newsletters, SCVTV appearances, and local press.

Name

Child & Family Center

Legal name

Child & Family Center

Website

https://childfamilycenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Child & Family Center is a Santa Clarita-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1976, delivering free mental health, substance use, and domestic violence services — including the only DV shelter in the valley — to children, families, and seniors across three sites.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Behavioral Health Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (624110), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Parent Mental Health, Stress Management & Wellness Programs (EDACALAJ), Parent’s Helper (Non-Infant) & Child Supervision (HSAAAGAA)

Keywords

• Behavioral health services
• Mental health counseling
• Substance abuse treatment
• Domestic violence shelter
• Community prevention programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Clarita

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual and corporate donations through website donation portal, annual giving campaigns, and holiday giving programs. The organization operates a donation-driven model where all services are provided free to clients.
2. Foundation and Corporate Grants: Kaiser Permanente contributed $12,000 to expand mental health access. Corporate and foundation partners support various programs.
3. Education Center Rental: The 4,500 square foot Education Center is available for rental for community events, trainings, workshops, meetings, and conferences with published rate sheets.
4. Fundraising Events: Major annual events including Taste of the Town, Bingo Night, Purple Walk, and golf tournaments generate revenue for programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Child & Family Center is a nonprofit behavioral health organization that provides free mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and domestic violence intervention to children, teens, adults, and seniors in the Santa Clarita Valley and Antelope Valley regions. Core offerings include outpatient and intensive outpatient therapy, recovery support, a 30-day emergency domestic violence shelter, school-based prevention education, senior wellness programs, court-approved parenting classes, and graduate clinical training programs.

Product overview

Child & Family Center operates as a nonprofit mental health and community services organization providing a comprehensive suite of behavioral health and support services. The organization offers a platform-like structure of interconnected programs: core clinical services include Children's and Teen Mental Health Services, Drug & Alcohol Treatment (Pathways to Recovery), Domestic Violence Program, and CORE Prevention services. Additional family support programs include Breakthrough Parenting classes, PEARLS for Seniors, and Creative Harmony workshops. The organization also runs a Student Training Program offering Doctoral Psychology Internship, MFT Practicum, Psychology Practicum, and MSW Internship opportunities. Auxiliary services include Education Center rental and a Client Portal for current clients. All services are coordinated through the main facility in Santa Clarita, with satellite locations including a domestic violence shelter and a Palmdale clinic serving the Antelope Valley.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pathways to Recovery: Drug and alcohol treatment program providing outpatient, intensive outpatient and recovery support services for teens and adults.
• CORE Prevention
• PEARLS for Seniors

Products and services

• Children's Mental Health Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 1,200+ children, teens, and families annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kaiser PermanentecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026Kaiser Permanente contributed $12,000 to Child & Family Center to help sustain and expand access to behavioral health services across the Santa Clarita Valley. The partnership specifically supports the Domestic Violence Program's expansion to serve more than 300 adults and children. Dr. David Wong serves as president of the Child & Family Center's board of directors, strengthening the connection between clinical leadership and community-based care.
• SCV Zonta ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 September 2025Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley partnered to host UNITE Against Domestic Violence event, bringing together SCV leaders, advocates, and community members to raise awareness and support survivors. Featured remarks from State Senator, Assemblywoman, and Sheriff's Captain.
• NP LawminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 August 2025NP Law hosted a Charity Golf Tournament with 100% of proceeds benefiting Child & Family Center's Domestic Violence program and emergency shelter. Event launched Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
• Santa Clarita Elks Lodge 2379coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 August 2025Ongoing partnership for annual events including Family Fun Nite BBQ, backpack donations for back-to-school (300 backpacks annually), and community support events. Multi-year partnership demonstrating sustained community commitment.
• Santa Clarita Valley SELPAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 August 2025Special Education Local Plan Area partnered with Child & Family Center to host the Growing Stronger Together Family Resource Fair, connecting families of children with special needs to local resources, services, and inclusive activities. Collaboration with local school districts.
• Hello Subaru of ValenciacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 August 2025Presenting sponsor for the annual Purple Walk Domestic Violence Awareness 5K event. Subaru's sponsorship supports the domestic violence program's emergency shelter and survivor services.
• Baby2BabycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2025Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization that partnered with Child & Family Center to host a donation drive for families impacted by the Los Angeles fires. The partnership provided a accessible drop-off location in Santa Clarita for community members to donate essential items.
• Corporate and Foundation PartnerscoreOthersWebsite lists Corporate and Foundation Partners page indicating ongoing funding relationships with various corporate and foundation supporters.
• City of Santa Clarita - Drug-Free YouthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with city program for youth outreach. Hosted 'Power Up' youth event at MB2 Entertainment for youth ages 11-17, focusing on drug prevention and healthy choices.
• Local Restaurants, Caterers, WineriescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerApproximately 30 local food and beverage vendors participate in annual Taste of the Town fundraiser, providing unlimited tastings for over 1,000 attendees. Event is the center's biggest annual fundraiser.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Five Acres: LA-area nonprofit serving children and families through residential treatment, mental health, and adoption services. Direct overlap in child-and-family behavioral health with similar donor-supported funding model.
• Hillsides: Pasadena-based nonprofit serving children and families through residential care, mental health, and wraparound services. Comparable scope of child-and-family services with a similarly established community-roots heritage.
• Childhelp: National nonprofit focused on child abuse prevention, treatment, and advocacy. Overlaps on the domestic violence / child welfare continuum that is central to Child & Family Center's mission.
• Hathaway-Sycamores Child & Family Services: Southern California nonprofit providing mental health, child welfare, and family services to children and adolescents. Closely comparable in target population, service mix, and community-based delivery model.
• Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services: Long-standing LA-area nonprofit providing mental health, substance use, and suicide-prevention services. Directly comparable mission, mixed funding model, and similarly Joint Commission-accredited clinical operations.
• The Help Group: LA-based nonprofit serving children and adolescents with autism, learning disabilities, and mental health needs. Comparable in special-needs family engagement (overlap with SELPA partnership) and clinical training programs.
• Crittenton Services for Children and Families: Southern California nonprofit providing mental health, foster care, and wraparound services to at-risk children and families. Closely comparable in residential/community split, funding model, and target population.
• Maryvale: Greater Los Angeles nonprofit providing residential and community-based mental health services for children and adolescents. Directly comparable in residential/community mix and clinical-accreditation profile.
• Penny Lane Centers: Los Angeles County-based nonprofit offering mental health, foster care, and family services for children and transition-age youth. Strongly comparable in mission, scale (~150-300 staff range), and service portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Pacific Clinics: One of California's largest behavioral health nonprofits serving children, adults, and families across multiple counties. Comparable service breadth but at significantly greater scale and geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/child_family_center
• Facebookfacebook.com/ChildFamilyCenter
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/child-family-center

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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