Noyes Home for Children

What Noyes Home for Children does

Noyes Home for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit child welfare organization operating continuously since 1894 in St. Joseph, Missouri, and licensed to serve up to 45 children ages 0-18 at a time. The organization provides emergency residential shelter, respite care, foster placement bridging, behavioral intervention, and since October 2012 the first Crisis Nursery in Northwest Missouri — a 24/7 walk-in infant care service for abuse prevention. Referrals are received directly from families in crisis, social workers, the St. Joseph School District, the juvenile court, the Children's Division, and partner agencies including the YWCA. School-age children are enrolled in the St. Joseph School District with deliberate effort to maintain continuity at the school of origin. The organization is governed and funded-managed by the Ladies Union Benevolent Association (LUBA) since founding, and explicitly receives no state or federal funding, relying instead on private donations, in-kind contributions, an LUBA scholarship fund, and a diversified event portfolio. The current cost to provide a 72-day average stay (food, clothing, shelter, caregivers) is stated at $3,250 per child, with 88 cents of every donated dollar directed to resident care.

The business model is donation-monetization only: services are provided at no charge to families, and revenue is assembled from monthly sponsorships at $25-$250 tiers, one-time gifts, in-kind contributions (gift cards, clothing, school supplies, nursery care packages), a brick-campaign capital fund, and signature community events including the Take a Seat Vegas-themed gala, the 20-year Turkey Trot 5K co-hosted with the YMCA of Saint Joseph and Southside Sertoma, the Block Party, the Holiday Open House, the Gnomes for Noyes Home fundraiser, and the KINDNESS St. Joseph essay competition. The 2022 'Opening Our Doors Wider' capital campaign represents the organization's first-ever capital raise, funding accessibility improvements, an elevator, and conversion of the second-floor dormitory into 20 private bedrooms, alongside plans for new services to young children and their parents. The technology stack is minimal and not a differentiator: communications are handled through a WordPress-based website, social channels (Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube), and standard office tools; there is no proprietary software, app, or API product. Leadership is a small professional staff (11-50 employees) led by Executive Director Chelsea Howlett, Program Director Kenisha Jenkins, and a Therapeutic Services & Volunteer Coordinator, supported by an LUBA board of directors.

Strategically, Noyes Home is best understood as a 130-year-old community-anchored safety-net provider undergoing a controlled capital and program-scope expansion while preserving its privately funded, no-fee-to-families operating model. Its competitive position rests on institutional age, the unique Crisis Nursery designation, deep referral partnerships, and the LUBA governance framework, rather than on scale, technology, or geographic reach beyond Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas.

Name

Noyes Home for Children

Legal name

Noyes Home for Children

Website

https://noyeshome.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1894

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Noyes Home for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded 1894 in St. Joseph, Missouri, providing emergency residential shelter, crisis nursery, respite, and foster-bridging services for at-risk children ages 0-18 in Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas, funded entirely by private donations and community events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Child Welfare Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Temporary Shelters (624221)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDACALAH

Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services

Education/Early Childhood Education/Parent Education & Family Engagement Programs

SECONDARYEDAJALAK

Family & Parent Support Services (Parent Coaching, Advocacy)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Educational Support Services (Tutoring & Counseling)

SECONDARYEDACAFAO

Mental Health & Infant/Early Childhood Consultation (0–5)

Education/Early Childhood Education/Early Intervention & Developmental Services (0–5)

Keywords

• Residential child care
• Emergency shelter services
• Crisis nursery
• Child welfare services
• Foster care placement

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Joseph

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations and Sponsorships: Monthly sponsorships and one-time gifts from community members. Donation tiers at $25, $50, $100, $250 and other amounts. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with all contributions being tax-deductible.
2. Annual Fundraising Events: Signature events including Take a Seat (Vegas-themed gala with sponsorship opportunities up to $25,000), Turkey Trot 5K run, Block Party community event, Holiday Open House, Gnomes for Noyes Home fundraiser, and KINDNESS St. Joseph essay competition.
3. Capital Campaign: First-ever capital campaign 'Opening Our Doors Wider' for renovations including accessibility improvements and second-floor dormitory conversion. Includes brick campaign ($250-$500) and scholarship fund contributions.
4. In-Kind Donations: Accepts in-kind donations including gift cards (Walmart, Target, Kohl's, Walgreens), clothing, bedding, toys, school supplies, hygiene products, and nursery care packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Noyes Home for Children provides residential emergency shelter, crisis nursery, respite care, foster care placement, and behavioral intervention services for at-risk children ages 0-18 in Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas. Services are delivered at no charge to families from a licensed 45-child residential facility in St. Joseph, Missouri, with school-age children enrolled in the St. Joseph School District. The organization also supports former residents through a college and trade school scholarship program administered by LUBA.

Product overview

Noyes Home for Children operates as a unified shelter services organization offering emergency shelter, crisis nursery care, respite care, foster care placement, and behavioral intervention services for children ages 0-18. The organization is managed by the Ladies Union Benevolent Association (LUBA) and serves families in Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas at no charge. Services include the Crisis Nursery (opened 2012) for infants, scholarship programs for former residents, and ongoing fundraising initiatives through events like the Gnomes for Noyes Home fundraiser, Take a Seat gala, and Turkey Trot 5K.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Shelter Services Provides safe haven and temporary housing for children ages 0-18 who are homeless, facing family crises, or in need of immediate shelter. Services are provided at no charge to families at the 801 N. Noyes Blvd residential facility.
• Crisis Nursery The first Crisis Nursery in Northwest Missouri, offering emergency infant and toddler care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to prevent infant abuse and neglect. Parents can walk in without appointments during crises.
• Respite Care

Quantifiable outcome

• 120+ children served annually with stable environment and care
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

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

• YMCA of Saint JosephmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual co-host of Turkey Trot 5K run, held for 20 consecutive years. Event takes place at St. Jo Frontier Casino with proceeds supporting Noyes Home, YMCA, and Sertoma.
• Southside SertomamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of Turkey Trot 5K, an annual community event raising funds for multiple organizations including Noyes Home.
• St. Joseph ReadsGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner for Block Party 2026 summer reading initiative. Promotes Summer Family Reading Challenge and distributes free copies of 'The Wild Robot'.
• Missouri Western State UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for basketball programs with Noyes Home children and ongoing community collaboration. Also partner for KINDNESS St. Joseph event. Logo visible at multiple Noyes Home events.
• EvergyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate volunteer program and grant support. Evergy employees volunteer at Noyes Home and the organization has received Evergy grants including playground upgrade funding.
• St. Joseph School DistrictmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChildren at Noyes Home are enrolled and attend school in the St. Joseph School District. Efforts made to keep children at their school of origin for continuity.
• Story CollectiveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLiteracy partner for Wild Robot Reading Adventure 2026 and community events, promoting reading programs and summer activities.
• Ladies Union Benevolent Association (LUBA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding organization that has managed Noyes Home since 1894. LUBA manages the home and private funding supporting the mission. Officers include President Donna Wilson and board members who oversee operations.
• YWCA of St. JosephminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmergency shelter partner for women in abusive situations. Referrals made between YWCA and Noyes Home for families with children.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• National Children's Alliance: National membership and accreditation organization supporting Child Advocacy Centers across the United States. Broadly comparable as an infrastructure/advocacy organization in the child welfare space with overlapping mission and donor-driven funding model.
• Covenant House: National nonprofit providing shelter and wraparound services for youth experiencing homelessness and trafficking. Broadly comparable as a national incumbent serving at-risk youth through residential shelter, an overlapping service category.
• Boys Town: National nonprofit providing youth care, education, and emergency family services across multiple states. Broadly comparable as a much larger incumbent in the residential child welfare space, offering overlapping services including crisis and foster care on a national scale.

Direct peers

• Crittenton Children's Center: Kansas City area nonprofit (now part of Cornerstones of Care) providing residential treatment, foster care, and behavioral health for children. Directly comparable as a Midwest child welfare nonprofit serving similar populations in the same regional footprint.
• Children's Home & Aid: Midwest regional nonprofit operating across Illinois, Missouri, and Florida providing adoption, foster care, residential, and early childhood services. Directly comparable as a regional child welfare nonprofit with both residential and family preservation programs.
• St. Vincent's Services: Brooklyn, NY nonprofit providing residential, educational, and community-based services for youth and families in crisis. Directly comparable as a residential child welfare nonprofit with private donor funding and similar service breadth.
• Maryville Academy: Des Plaines, IL nonprofit providing residential treatment, foster care, early childhood education, and family support. Directly comparable as a regional nonprofit operating residential child care and family services in the Midwest.
• Family Promise: National nonprofit mobilizing communities to address family homelessness through shelter and stabilization programs. Directly comparable as a community-based nonprofit serving children and families in housing crisis, supported through local affiliate networks and donor-driven funding.
• Casa de los Niños: Tucson, AZ nonprofit operating a 24-hour crisis nursery and emergency children's shelter. Directly comparable as a community-based nonprofit with a crisis nursery, child welfare case management, and family support services.
• Kids in Crisis: Nonprofit in Greenwich, CT operating a 24/7 emergency shelter for children and teens, plus crisis counseling and community education. Directly comparable as a similarly structured nonprofit children's emergency shelter reliant on private donations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/noyeshome
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC9-dK5x_PsNH_GsGfYV-Q0A
• Facebookfacebook.com/noyes.home
• Instagraminstagram.com/noyeshome
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/noyes-home

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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