The Tree House Child Advocacy Center

Name

The Tree House Child Advocacy Center

Legal name

The Tree House Child Advocacy Center of Montgomery County MD, Inc.

Website

https://treehousemd.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Advocacy and Victim Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAEAE

Child Welfare, Foster Care & Adoption Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYEDAJALAK

Family & Parent Support Services (Parent Coaching, Advocacy)

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

SECONDARYEDACALAH

Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services

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

Keywords

• Child advocacy services
• Forensic interviews
• Trauma-focused therapy
• Child abuse pediatrics
• Family advocacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rockville

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 81-4269650). Donations are fully tax deductible. Financial support comes from individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundation grants.
2. Fundraising Events: Annual fundraising events including Tour de Cookie (bicycle ride), Champions for Children gala, and end-of-year campaign fund. Tour de Cookie is the main fundraiser with all proceeds benefiting the organization.
3. Government Funding: Private-public partnership between The Tree House Child Advocacy Center of Montgomery County MD and the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services.
4. Client Service Fees: The organization charges minimal fees ($100) for clients' therapeutic services, as stated on their website metrics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Tree House Child Advocacy Center is a nonprofit child advocacy organization providing a coordinated, multi-disciplinary response to child abuse cases in Montgomery County, MD. Its core offerings include forensic interviews, comprehensive medical examinations by board-certified child abuse pediatricians, trauma-focused mental health therapy, and family advocacy for non-offending caregivers, all delivered under one roof in partnership with county law enforcement, child welfare, and prosecution agencies.

Product overview

The Tree House Child Advocacy Center of Montgomery County, MD is a nonprofit organization providing a coordinated, multi-disciplinary approach to the investigation, prosecution, and treatment of child abuse cases. The organization offers a unified suite of services centered around four core pillars: Medical Exams (forensic medical evaluations), Forensic Interviews (legally defensible interviews of alleged victims), Mental Health Services/Therapy (trauma-focused treatment for children and families), and Family Advocacy (support for non-offending caregivers). These core clinical services are supported by Multi-Disciplinary Team coordination with partner agencies. The organization also conducts community education and prevention programs, and hosts annual fundraising events including the Tour de Cookie bike ride and Champions for Children gala. Donations and in-kind support are facilitated through various programs including the Amazon Wish List, Purple Sheep Project (stuffed animals and books), transportation services, and seasonal drives for school supplies and winter coats. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in partnership with Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Exams Comprehensive medical examinations for children who may have experienced abuse, including forensic medical evaluations with blood, urine, and STD testing. Provided by board-certified child abuse pediatricians.
• Forensic Interviews Developmentally and culturally appropriate, legally defensible forensic interviews of children and adolescents alleging sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, and other crimes using established protocols. Conducted in coordination with law enforcement and child welfare partners.
• Mental Health Services / Child and Family Therapy Trauma therapy for children ages 2-18 and their caregivers, including individual therapy, parent training, sibling therapy, and family therapy, with approximately 50 sessions per full treatment course.
• Family Advocacy Advocacy services for non-offending caregivers and family members, providing support throughout the healing process and assisting with navigating child welfare, legal, and therapeutic systems.
• Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Coordination Management of Montgomery County's Multidisciplinary Child Abuse Team, coordinating between partner agencies including Police, DHHS Child Welfare Services, State's Attorney Office, and County Attorney.
• HOPE Program (PSB-CBT Trauma Therapy) A trauma-focused therapy program providing PSB-CBT (Preschool and School-age Child–Parent Psychotherapy/Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy) treatment protocols for children and families affected by abuse, with accompanying educational brochures available in English and Spanish.
• Tour de Cookie Annual Bike Ride Fundraiser Annual non-competitive, family-friendly bike ride event with 10-mile and 30-mile route options, featuring cookie stands, a Bike Rodeo, and a Family Expo. The organization's primary annual fundraising event.
• Champions for Children Gala Annual event celebrating individuals and organizations who champion child safety and well-being in Montgomery County. Inaugural event scheduled for September 24, 2026 at Glen Echo Park.
• Amazon Wish List In-Kind Donation Program In-kind gift donation program including snacks, drinks, toys, books, hygiene products, and supplies for children and families served by the organization, facilitated through an Amazon Wish List.
• Transportation Services Free transportation provided to children who need to access Tree House services, covering forensic interviews, victim advocacy, medical appointments, and therapy.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100 cents per dollar spent directly on serving children
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Montgomery County Department of PolicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partner agency in the multi-disciplinary team approach. The Department of Police provides Special Victims Investigations Division support (240-773-5400) for child abuse cases. Law enforcement works alongside The Tree House staff during forensic interviews and investigations.
• DHHS Montgomery County Department of Child Welfare Services (CWS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEssential partner agency managing child welfare case files and providing ongoing case management for children and families served by The Tree House. CWS social workers participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and coordinate care.
• Montgomery County State's Attorney OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agency responsible for prosecution of child abuse cases. The State's Attorney Office receives forensic interview reports and medical findings from The Tree House to support prosecution efforts. Staff attorneys participate in case coordination.
• Montgomery County Office of the County AttorneysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides legal support and consultation for child advocacy cases and organizational legal matters related to The Tree House operations.
• Montgomery County Department of Health and Human ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe organization is a private-public partnership between The Tree House Child Advocacy Center of Montgomery County MD, Inc and the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services. HHS provides funding and administrative support.
• Booz Allen HamiltonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor hosting a cookie stand (Mario) at the Tour de Cookie 2024 event. The partnership supports the annual fundraiser through volunteer staffing of event activities.
• Strategic Technology InstituteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor hosting two cookie stands (Jersey Shore and Maleficent) at the Tour de Cookie 2024 event. Supports community engagement and fundraising efforts.
• Mom Hive GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity organization sponsoring a cookie stand (Bee Hive) at Tour de Cookie 2024, supporting the annual fundraiser through volunteer participation.
• Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPartners to host the annual Bike Rodeo at Tour de Cookie events. MCDOT educates kids on transportation safety through interactive events teaching safe bike and scooter riding.
• Carver Educational Services CentersupportingOthersProvides venue for Tour de Cookie start/finish and Family Expo at 850 Hungerford Drive, Rockville, MD 20850. Event uses the educational services center parking facilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• National Children's Alliance: The national accrediting body for child advocacy centers (CACs) in the U.S. Directly comparable as the umbrella organization that sets standards and accreditation frameworks for organizations like The Tree House CAC.
• Prevent Child Abuse America: A national nonprofit focused on child abuse prevention and family support. Comparable in mission, donor base, and advocacy work targeting the same population of at-risk children and families.
• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: A national nonprofit serving child victims of abduction and exploitation. Comparable in serving child abuse victims, coordinating with law enforcement, and operating as a multi-disciplinary response resource for child welfare cases.
• Children's Hospital Association - Child Abuse Pediatrics Programs: Network of children's hospitals operating child abuse pediatrics programs. Comparable in delivering board-certified child abuse pediatric medical exams, the credentialing pathway pursued by The Tree House's Medical Director.
• Childhelp: A national nonprofit providing child abuse prevention, treatment, and advocacy services. Comparable in serving child abuse victims through treatment programs, advocacy, and crisis intervention, with a similar donor-supported funding model.

Direct peers

• The Kempe Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect: A leading child abuse treatment and research center operating a similar multi-disciplinary model. Directly comparable in providing child abuse pediatrics expertise, forensic evaluations, trauma therapy, and family advocacy services.
• Gundersen National Child Protection Training Center: A leading child abuse pediatric medical and evaluation center that provides similar forensic medical exams, child abuse pediatrics training, and multi-disciplinary response protocols. Directly comparable in clinical service offering and expertise depth.
• Maryland Children's Alliance: The Maryland state chapter of Children's Advocacy Centers that supports and represents local CACs in the state, including The Tree House. Operates the same multidisciplinary child abuse response framework and serves the same population in adjacent jurisdictions.
• Darkness to Light: A national nonprofit focused on child sexual abuse prevention through awareness, education, and training programs. Comparable in providing trauma-informed services and child abuse prevention programming for community audiences.

Regional players

• Maryland Department of Human Services - Child Welfare: The Maryland state-level child welfare authority coordinating with county CPS agencies. Comparable as a public-sector partner in the child welfare ecosystem, with overlapping case management responsibilities for the same child abuse population.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TreeHouseCAC
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheTreeHouseCAC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-tree-house-cac-of-montgomery-county-maryland
• Instagraminstagram.com/treehousechildadvocacycenter
• Pinterestpinterest.com/treehouseCAC

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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