The CARE House of the Pee Dee

What The CARE House of the Pee Dee does

The CARE House of the Pee Dee is a 501(c)(3) children's advocacy center (CAC) headquartered in Florence, South Carolina, with a satellite office in Manning (Clarendon County). Founded in 2005 after law enforcement identified a need for a dedicated forensic facility, the organization opened a permanent location in October 2006 and obtained non-profit status in December 2006. It serves child abuse victims and their families in the Pee Dee region through a coordinated, multidisciplinary team (MDT) model that brings together law enforcement, child protective services, medical professionals, and advocates.

The organization's service portfolio includes forensic interviews, forensic medical exams, counseling, child and family advocacy, education and prevention programming, the Problematic Sexual Behavior (PSB) program for youth ages 13–14, and tele-counseling. All services are delivered free of charge to clients. In 2025 the organization reported serving 915 children, conducting 780 forensic interviews, and providing 1,569 counseling sessions; cumulatively, it has served more than 10,000 children over 20 years of operation.

CARE House operates as a donation- and grant-funded nonprofit. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the most significant disclosed funding event is a $125,000 grant received in 2023 through Chick-fil-A's True Inspiration Awards program. It maintains a community partnership with the City of Florence and uses Instagram, Facebook, an Amazon Wish List, and community events (Pinwheel Gardens, Party with a Purpose) for outreach and fundraising. No technology product, API, or AI capability is associated with the organization.

Name

The CARE House of the Pee Dee

Legal name

The CARE House of the Pee Dee

Website

https://thecarehouse.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The CARE House of the Pee Dee is a nonprofit children's advocacy center in Florence, South Carolina, providing free forensic interviews, medical exams, counseling, and advocacy to child abuse victims and their families across the Pee Dee region via a multidisciplinary team model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Children's Advocacy and Child Abuse Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Child Welfare, Foster Care & Adoption Services (BPAGAEAE)

Keywords

• Children's advocacy services
• Forensic interviewing
• Child abuse counseling
• Victim advocacy programs
• Child abuse prevention

Headquarters

HQ city

Florence

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, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: As a non-profit organization, CARE House relies heavily on donations and grant funding to operate. The organization receives grants such as the Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards and accepts charitable donations from individuals and organizations.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The CARE House of the Pee Dee is a non-profit children's advocacy center that provides coordinated services to child abuse victims and their families, including forensic interviews, forensic medical exams, counseling, child and family advocacy, and education and prevention programs. Services are delivered at no cost through a multidisciplinary team approach that brings professionals from law enforcement, child protective services, medical, and advocacy fields together in a single child-friendly facility.

Product overview

The CARE House of the Pee Dee is a children's advocacy center offering a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach to serving child abuse victims and their families. The organization provides a comprehensive suite of services including forensic interviews, forensic medical exams, counseling, child and family advocacy, and education/prevention programs. These services are delivered through a collaborative team of professionals working together to reduce trauma and strengthen outcomes, all provided in a single child-friendly facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Children's Advocacy Center Services A comprehensive coordinated program for child abuse victims and their families, bringing together professionals and partner agencies under one roof to reduce trauma and strengthen outcomes.
• Forensic Interview Specialized forensic interviews conducted in a child-friendly environment to gather information from child abuse victims in a trauma-informed manner.
• Forensic Medical Exam Medical examinations provided to child abuse victims to document injuries and collect forensic evidence.
• Counseling Services Therapeutic support services for child abuse victims and their families to promote healing and recovery.
• Child & Family Advocacy Support and advocacy services helping families navigate the legal, medical, and social service systems following abuse.
• Education & Prevention Prevention programs and educational resources aimed at reducing child abuse through community awareness and education.
• PSB (Problematic Sexual Behavior) Program Specialized program serving youth ages 13-14 who act out sexually, providing assessment and intervention services.
• Tele-Counseling Remote counseling services allowing victims and families to access therapeutic support from remote locations.
• MDT (Multidisciplinary Team) Services Coordinated team approach bringing together law enforcement, child protective services, medical professionals, and advocates to support child abuse cases.

Quantifiable outcome

• 915 children received services in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• City of FlorencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City of Florence and CARE House jointly recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month each April, shining a light on child abuse prevention efforts in the community.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Childhelp: A national nonprofit focused on child abuse prevention, treatment, and advocacy, operating hotlines, advocacy centers, and residential programs. Broader in scope than CARE House but operates in the same child welfare mission space.
• Prevent Child Abuse America: National nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing child abuse through advocacy, research, and a network of state chapters. Operates in the same child welfare space but at a national policy and prevention orientation.
• National Children's Alliance: The national accrediting body and membership association for Children's Advocacy Centers across the U.S. It sets standards, provides training, and accredits CACs including CARE House, representing the broader incumbent in this category.

Emerging players

• Darkness to Light: Charleston, SC-based nonprofit focused on child sexual abuse prevention education and training. Comparable in mission area but differentiated by a prevention-education orientation versus CARE House's forensic/service-delivery model.

Direct peers

• Children's Advocacy Center of the Upstate: CAC serving Greenville and the Upstate region of South Carolina, offering forensic interviews, medical evaluations, and trauma therapy. Directly comparable mission and service model within the same state.
• Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center: A Children's Advocacy Center serving the Charleston, SC region providing forensic interviews, medical exams, and therapy to abused children. It is the most directly comparable South Carolina peer, operating the same CAC service model with a larger regional footprint.

Regional players

• Children's Advocacy Centers of South Carolina: The state chapter organization supporting South Carolina's network of Children's Advocacy Centers, including training, accreditation support, and coordination. Operates as the regional umbrella and infrastructure backbone for peers like CARE House.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/carehousepeedee
• Instagraminstagram.com/carehouseofthepeedee
• Xx.com/carehousepeedee
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/care-house-of-the-pee-dee

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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