Shults-Lewis Child and Family Services

What Shults-Lewis Child and Family Services does

Shults-Lewis Child and Family Services, Inc. is a faith-based nonprofit Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) headquartered on a 7-acre campus in Valparaiso, Indiana. Founded in 1948 by Mr. Lewis and Mrs. Shults and admitting its first child in 1956, the organization serves high school-aged youth (12-18) experiencing trauma, psychiatric conditions, and behavioral challenges, along with their families. It operates three integrated programs: residential care delivered by full-time live-in house parent couples in five group homes, clinical therapy (weekly individual and bi-weekly family sessions) using trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) delivered by certified clinicians, and a Private Christian School that delivers Indiana academic standards via the Edmentum online learning platform, enabling students to earn high school credits, a diploma, or GED preparation.

The organization's business model blends government-funded service delivery with philanthropic support. Indiana state agencies place youth through a structured admissions process involving initial assessment, multidisciplinary Treatment Team review, and individualized treatment planning; out-of-state placements are accepted via the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC). Pricing for residential treatment is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated through the admission process. Complementing this revenue stream, the organization conducts fundraising through one-time and recurring donations, major gifts, legacy giving, matching gifts, church offerings, in-kind contributions (technology, supplies, food, holiday gifts), and an active calendar of events including an Annual Day with auction and rummage sale, an Annual Golf Outing, a Car Show, a Phone Campaign, and a Day of Prayer and Giving. Marketing and donor development rely on church partnerships, volunteer engagement, and digital communications including a website and Telegram newsletters.

Governance is provided by a Board of Trustees whose members must be active members of churches of Christ, and the organization is led by Executive Director Johnnie Coley. It holds QRTP licensure and operates within HIPAA confidentiality guidelines. The operating footprint is concentrated in Indiana with limited out-of-state reach via ICPC, and there is no evidence of subsidiary entities, parent-company ownership, or external equity investment.

Name

Shults-Lewis Child and Family Services

Legal name

Shults-Lewis Child and Family Services, Inc.

Website

https://shultslewis.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Shults-Lewis Child and Family Services is a faith-based nonprofit Qualified Residential Treatment Program in Valparaiso, Indiana, delivering integrated residential care, TF-CBT clinical therapy, and accredited private school education to trauma-affected youth ages 12-18, funded by state placements and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Residential Treatment Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Child and Youth Services (624110), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAI

Therapeutic/Behavioral & Residential Treatment K–12 Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

SECONDARYEDAJALAG

Mental Health Counseling & Therapy Services (K–12)

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

SECONDARYEDAJAKAK

Family Advocacy, Parent Training & Support Services

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Special Education Services

Keywords

• Residential treatment program
• Trauma-focused therapy
• Youth residential care
• Christian education services
• Child family services

Headquarters

HQ city

Valparaiso

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization accepts one-time donations, monthly recurring donations, major gifts, legacy giving, matching gifts, church offerings, and event-based donations including Annual Day baskets, sponsorships, and business fundraiser nights.
2. In-Kind Donations: Accepts technology, office supplies, home goods, food, non-perishables, and holiday gifts for children in their care.
3. Government-Funded Placement Services: As a licensed Qualified Residential Treatment Program, the organization receives funding through state placements for youth requiring supervised care, therapy, and education services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Shults-Lewis Child and Family Services operates a licensed Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) on a 7-acre campus in Valparaiso, Indiana, providing integrated residential care, clinical therapy, and accredited private Christian education to at-risk youth ages 12-18. The organization delivers faith-based group-home living with live-in house parents, trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) sessions, and academic instruction through the Edmentum online platform aligned with Indiana standards.

Product overview

Shults-Lewis Child and Family Services is a faith-based Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) offering an integrated continuum of services for high school-aged youth (12-18) who have experienced trauma. The organization operates three interconnected core services: Residential Programs (faith-based group homes with live-in house parents), Clinical Programs (trauma-focused therapy using TF-CBT), and a Private Christian School (accredited education via Edmentum online platform). These services are coordinated through an admissions process that includes treatment team assessment and individualized care planning. The organization is located on a 7-acre campus in Valparaiso, Indiana and serves youth with various psychiatric conditions including ADHD, ODD, PTSD, anxiety disorders, and trauma-related symptoms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Programs

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EdmentumcoreTechnology or IntegrationEdmentum is the online academic platform used by Shults-Lewis's private school to deliver Indiana academic standards. The full-functioning private school follows Indiana academic standards through this platform, allowing students to earn state-recognized high school credits, a diploma, or prepare for the GED.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• KidsPeace: National nonprofit operating residential treatment centers, special education schools, and outpatient programs for children with trauma and behavioral health needs. Comparable QRTP-equivalent scale and integrated service mix.
• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: Largest U.S. nonprofit behavioral health organization operating residential treatment programs for children and adolescents across multiple states. Comparable as a multi-site QRTP-equivalent provider serving youth with trauma and behavioral challenges.
• Boys Town: National nonprofit operating residential and family-based programs for at-risk youth, including in-home family services and education. Comparable for combining residential care, therapy, and educational services for youth with behavioral and trauma-related needs.

Direct peers

• Chaddock: Faith-based nonprofit in Quincy, Illinois offering residential treatment, trauma-focused therapy (including TF-CBT), and accredited education for children and adolescents. Closest direct peer given analogous mission, clinical model, and integrated campus model.
• Pressley Ridge: Nonprofit providing residential treatment, special education, and family services for children and adolescents with trauma histories. Comparable trauma-focused residential model with similar referral channels including state child welfare agencies.
• Arrow Child & Family Ministries: Faith-based nonprofit providing residential treatment, foster care, and family preservation services in multiple states. Comparable as a Christian-rooted QRTP-equivalent provider with similar funding mix (donations + state contracts).
• White's Residential & Family Services: Faith-based nonprofit in Indiana operating residential treatment, group homes, and family services for at-risk youth. Comparable for similar Indiana-based residential treatment mission, faith-based orientation, and integrated clinical model.
• Cal Farley: Faith-based nonprofit providing residential group-home care, education, and therapy for children and families on its Boys Ranch campus. Comparable single-campus residential model with integrated school and faith-based mission.
• St. Catherine's Center for Children: Nonprofit providing residential treatment, special education, and community-based services for at-risk youth in New York. Comparable for integrated residential, clinical, and educational programming serving a similar age range.
• Nexus Family Healing: Nonprofit operating residential treatment facilities, treatment foster care, and community-based services for youth with trauma and behavioral health needs. Comparable for QRTP-equivalent licensing and integrated residential-clinical-academic offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shults-lewis-child-and-family-services-inc.

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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