Kings Community Action Organization

Name

Kings Community Action Organization

Legal name

Kings Community Action Organization

Website

https://kcao.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Kings Community Action Organization is a federally designated Community Action Agency founded in 1965 in Hanford, California, delivering Head Start, subsidized childcare, food distribution, crisis shelter, housing, weatherization, and tax preparation services to low-income residents of Kings County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Civic and Social Organizations (81341)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Family Advocacy, Parent Training & Support Services (EDAJAKAK)

Keywords

• Community action services
• Early childhood education
• Subsidized childcare programs
• Food bank distribution
• Domestic violence shelter

Headquarters

HQ city

Hanford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Federal and State Grants: Primary funding from federal grants including Office of Head Start (Administration for Children and Families), Department of Energy weatherization programs, and California state social service programs
2. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events such as Monte Carlo Casino Night and Wings of Hope fundraiser
3. Program Fees and Reimbursements: Reimbursements from government programs for services rendered including CalWORKs childcare subsidies and CACFP food program reimbursements

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kings Community Action Organization (KCAO) is a federally designated Community Action Agency that delivers a portfolio of free or subsidized anti-poverty programs to low-income residents of Kings County, California. Core offerings include Head Start / Early Head Start early childhood education, CalWORKs and CAPP subsidized childcare, the Barbara Saville domestic violence shelter, TEFAP food distributions, summer meals, weatherization and utility assistance, VITA free tax preparation, CalAIM housing support, and home visiting services. These programs are funded primarily by federal and state grants and delivered through KCAO offices, partner sites, online applications, and the CareConnect digital platform.

Product overview

Kings Community Action Organization (KCAO) is a social services organization serving Kings County, California since 1965, offering a portfolio of interconnected programs focused on family self-sufficiency. The core offerings include Head Start/Early Head Start early childhood education and multiple subsidized childcare programs (CAPP, CalWORKS Stages I-III) supported by the CareConnect digital platform for attendance management. Additional services include food assistance through food bank distributions and summer meal programs, crisis support via the Barbara Saville Domestic Violence Shelter, home energy and weatherization assistance, free tax preparation through VITA, housing support through CalAIM, and youth services. KCAO operates as a multi-service agency rather than a single unified technology product, with services delivered through a combination of in-person programs and digital tools including the CareConnect web/mobile platform for childcare providers and families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Head Start / Early Head Start Free, federally funded early childhood education programs for children ages 0-5 and prenatal women, offering school readiness, social-emotional development, health screenings, and family support services for income-eligible families in Kings County.
• CalWORKS Child Care (Stages I, II, III) Parental-choice subsidized childcare program serving children ages 0-13 for parents enrolled in CalWORKS who are working, in training, or experiencing incapacity, administered across Stages I, II, and III in Kings County.
• California Alternative Payment Program (CAPP) Subsidized childcare program that allows low- to moderate-income parents to choose licensed centers, licensed family child care homes, or license-exempt providers based on family needs, with KCAO processing provider reimbursements.
• Resource and Referral (R&R) Free service helping Kings County parents find quality childcare, providing information on state licensing and childcare subsidy programs, and offering technical assistance to childcare providers regardless of income.
• CareConnect Platform Web and mobile application that lets enrolled families and licensed childcare providers submit attendance records and supporting documents electronically, with parent verification via text and email.
• Barbara Saville Domestic Violence Shelter Emergency shelter providing a safe, confidential, and supportive environment with counseling, advocacy, and support services for survivors of domestic violence, elder abuse, human trafficking, and sexual assault in Kings County.
• Food Bank / TEFAP Distributions Monthly USDA TEFAP commodity distributions plus special holiday distributions of turkeys, produce, and staples provided at no cost to families throughout Kings County.
• Summer Food Services Program Provides free meals for children and teens across Kings County during summer months when school meals are unavailable.
• Home and Energy Assistance Weatherization services and utility bill assistance to help income-eligible households improve energy efficiency, prevent service shutoffs, and access emergency heating, cooling, and hot water support.
• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Free federal and state tax preparation services for individuals and families earning $67,000 or less, helping them file accurate returns and claim credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit.
• CalAIM Housing Support Housing navigation and tenancy-sustaining services for Anthem and CalViva Health Medi-Cal members, including help with move-in costs and life-skills building to find and keep stable housing.
• CalWORKs Home Visiting Program (HVP) Voluntary home visiting program supporting pregnant and parenting individuals using the Parents as Teachers curriculum, providing guidance on child development, nutrition, and family stability for a minimum of two years.
• Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Federal reimbursement program that pays for meals and snacks served to children in nonresidential family child care settings, supporting healthy nutrition in licensed childcare environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 9,610 families in November 2025 food distributions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CalViva HealthcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 May 2026CalViva Health donated $11,000 to support KCAO's Barbara Saville Shelter. The partnership includes joint community engagement activities such as food distributions and ongoing support for healthcare access for Kings County residents.
• ComcastcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 October 2025Comcast made a $10,000 donation to KCAO's Food Bank during the rural broadband expansion groundbreaking ceremony in Lemoore. The partnership addresses community needs during SNAP funding delays.
• Kings United WaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner listed on KCAO website working together to support Kings County families through resource sharing and collaborative programs.
• California Health CollaborativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner collaborating on health-related programs and services for Kings County residents.
• Kings/Tulare Homeless AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional alliance addressing homelessness through coordinated services and housing programs in Kings and Tulare counties.
• KITT ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting technology and workforce development initiatives in Kings County.
• 211 Kings CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partner connecting residents to community resources and social services through the 211 hotline.
• AmeriCorps Neighbor to NeighborcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKCAO AmeriCorps volunteers host community events and resource fairs, providing direct community engagement and service delivery support.
• James G. Parker Insurance AssociatescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity Champion sponsor matching donations up to $7,000 for Barbara Saville Shelter during holiday campaign.
• Tachi PalaceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMonte Carlo Casino Night fundraiser sponsor supporting KCAO Food Bank.
• Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative (CVIIC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosts annual immigration workshops at KCAO auditorium helping immigrant families with citizenship applications, DACA renewals, and legal consultations.
• Kings County Behavioral HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to operate Behavioral Health Bridge Housing providing short-term housing for clients transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing.
• Edison International (Southern California Edison)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of World Cup watch party for KCAO employees and Head Start families.
• Citi BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnered with KCAO to bring financial literacy workshops to Holiday Lodge residents, supporting economic stability for shelter residents.
• County of KingscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for community programs including broadband expansion project and homelessness response initiatives.
• Adventist HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Monte Carlo fundraiser and adopter of families during holiday season providing gifts and household essentials.
• CAPSLOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighboring county Community Action Agency collaborating on weatherization quality control, file review, and technical support.
• CSETminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighboring county Community Action Agency collaborating on weatherization programs.
• Fresno EOCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighboring county Community Action Agency collaborating on weatherization programs.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Community Action Partnership (National Organization): National membership organization representing the 1,100+ Community Action Agencies across the U.S. Operates the Pathways to Excellence program in which KCAO achieved Bronze Tier; provides training, advocacy, and standards that KCAO follows as a member.
• California Community Action Partnership Association (CalCAPA): State-level association of California's CAAs that awarded KCAO's Deputy Director the 2025 Staff Member of the Year. Provides the policy advocacy, training, and convening infrastructure for KCAO's regulatory engagement at the state level.

Direct peers

• Self-Help Enterprises: Central Valley-based nonprofit specializing in affordable housing, HOME program administration, and community development — overlapping directly with KCAO's HOME-ARP housing work and CalAIM housing navigation services in a comparable rural service area.
• Kings/Tulare Homeless Alliance: Regional homeless services collaborative of which KCAO is a Core member. Operates coordinated entry, bridge housing, and rehousing programs in the same two-county geography, with overlapping funding streams and shared outcomes accountability for Point-In-Time results.
• Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (Fresno EOC): Neighboring Central Valley CAA already collaborating with KCAO on weatherization programs. Operates Head Start, food bank, energy assistance, and workforce programs in Fresno County under the same federal designation — a close structural and operational peer.
• Central Valley Opportunity Center (CSET): Neighboring California CAA partnering with KCAO on weatherization programs. Delivers Head Start, workforce, and community services across Merced and Stanislaus counties, offering a structural twin for benchmarking operational performance and funding strategies.
• Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County (CAPSLO): Neighboring CAA collaborating with KCAO on weatherization quality control and technical support. Provides Head Start, energy assistance, and community services under the same federal framework, making it a direct comparable on operations, scale, and funding mix.
• Community Action Partnership of Orange County: Another California Community Action Agency offering a similar multi-program portfolio (Head Start, food, weatherization, housing) under the same federal CAA designation framework. Directly comparable on regulatory structure, funding mix, and service breadth, though operating in a more urban, higher-cost market.
• Feeding America San Joaquin: Regional Feeding America food bank serving the same Central Valley geography as KCAO's TEFAP and food distribution programs. Comparable on food sourcing logistics, USDA program administration, and direct-distribution scale (thousands of families monthly).

Regional players

• United Way of Tulare County: Adjacent-county nonprofit funder of anti-poverty, housing, and basic needs services with a similar mix of donor-driven fundraising, government contracts, and corporate partnerships. Comparable as a regional funder/convener, though operating across a different service territory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KingsCommunity

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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