The Children's Home of Kingston

What The Children's Home of Kingston does

The Children's Home of Kingston is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in December 1876 and headquartered at 26 Grove Street in Kingston, New York. It operates two core programs serving males ages 10-21 whose circumstances preclude less restrictive settings: Grove Street Academy, a New York State-accredited Chapter 853 special education school with a 48-student capacity offering elementary through high school curricula in small 6:1:1 and 8:1:1 classroom ratios; and a Residential Treatment Program with a 24-youth capacity across three living units on a five-acre waterfront campus. The organization delivers evidence-based therapeutic care using a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) model to address trauma, mental illness, behavioral challenges, and learning disabilities.

The underlying service model combines clinical intervention with educational delivery, supported by specialized staff including a Behavior Specialist, Lead Nurse, Principal, and Assistant Principal. Technology infrastructure is minimal: there are no proprietary systems, AI tools, or digital platforms disclosed beyond a website (chkingston.org) with PayPal-enabled donation functionality and standard social media accounts. The organization has no products, software, or APIs in the commercial sense — its "technology" is its therapeutic methodology, trained personnel, and physical campus infrastructure.

Revenue is derived from two primary streams: government contracts with school districts and the Department of Social Services for residential and special education placements, and tax-deductible donations (monetary, in-kind, and planned giving). Students and youth are admitted exclusively through institutional referrals from school Special Education Committees and DSS programs rather than direct consumer acquisition. The organization holds multiple accreditations, including Council on Accreditation status and Child Welfare League of America associate membership, and is led by CEO Leila Santana.

Name

The Children's Home of Kingston

Legal name

The Children's Home of Kingston

Website

https://chkingston.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1876

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Children's Home of Kingston is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating Grove Street Academy (a NYS-accredited Chapter 853 school) and a Residential Treatment Program, serving males ages 10-21 with emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges through DBT-based therapeutic and educational services in Kingston, NY.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Residential Treatment and Special Education Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Therapeutic/Behavioral & Residential Treatment K–12 Schools (EDAJABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emotional & Behavioral Disorders (EBD) / Therapeutic Day Schools (EDAKAAAC), Mental Health Counseling & Therapy Services (K–12) (EDAJALAG), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

Keywords

• Special education services
• Residential treatment program
• Youth behavioral health
• Therapeutic child welfare
• Nonprofit child care

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that relies on donations for innovative programs and services. Donations are fully tax-deductible as allowed by law. They accept various donation types including monetary gifts, in-kind donations (equipment, supplies, services), and planned giving options.
2. Government-Funded Programs: As a residential treatment program and Chapter 853 school, the organization receives funding through government contracts with school districts and Department of Social Services for therapeutic residential care and special education services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Children's Home of Kingston provides intensive therapeutic residential treatment and special education services for males ages 10-21 with emotional or behavioral challenges rooted in trauma, mental illness, sexual abuse, chronic neglect, and substance abuse. The organization operates a five-acre residential campus with three cottages housing up to 24 youth and runs Grove Street Academy, a NYS-accredited Chapter 853 school offering therapeutic education with small class ratios. Programs are delivered through a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) model combining clinical, educational, and family support interventions.

Product overview

The Children's Home of Kingston operates a dual-program organization providing specialized residential treatment and special education services for males ages 10-21. Grove Street Academy, a state-accredited 853 school with a 48-student capacity, delivers therapeutic education from elementary through high school levels. The Residential Treatment Program, with capacity for 24 youth, provides intensive clinical interventions using a DBT model. Together, these programs offer comprehensive holistic care addressing trauma, mental health, behavioral challenges, and educational needs within a structured, nurturing environment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Grove Street Academy: A non-profit, state accredited Chapter 853 school serving males age 10-21, who have been unsuccessful with traditional education and require a highly structured, therapeutic setting.

Products and services

• Grove Street Academy

Quantifiable outcome

• Youth prepared for successful futures through family reunification, workforce entry, or positive community contribution

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCornell Cooperative Extension partnered with The Children's Home of Kingston to provide Lead Prevention Cooking Classes for students, teaching nutrition and healthy meal preparation skills.
• Council on AccreditationcoreOthersAccreditation body that provides oversight and standards compliance verification for child welfare organizations.
• Council of Family and Child Caring Agencies (COFCCA)coreOthersState-level advocacy and support organization for family and child caring agencies in New York.
• New York State Coalition of 853 SchoolscoreOthersCoalition representing Chapter 853 schools in New York State, providing advocacy and peer support for special education programs.
• New York Council of NonprofitscoreOthersStatewide association providing advocacy, resources, and support for nonprofit organizations in New York.
• Ulster County Regional Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional business chamber providing networking and community connections for the organization.
• Institute for Family HealthminorOthersHealthcare partner providing family health services to residents and students.
• Child Welfare League of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization that provided guidance during 1964-1965 administration transition and recommended development of multiple-service agency capabilities.
• Ulster County Mental Health BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal mental health authority that established the Social Work Program and Clinical Program beginning in 1965.
• Central HudsonminorOthersLocal utility company; William Benson, Treasurer of the Board, is affiliated with Central Hudson.
• Key BankminorOthersBanking partner listed among affiliations.
• Ulster Savings BankminorOthersLocal banking partner listed among affiliations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Children's Village: New York-based 501(c)(3) operating residential treatment, special education schools, and community-based programs for at-risk youth. Directly comparable as a NYS-accredited provider of therapeutic residential and Chapter 853-style education for court- and DSS-referred youth.
• The Home for Little Wanderers: Massachusetts-based child welfare nonprofit operating residential treatment, special education, and community-based mental health programs. Comparable integrated residential + therapeutic education model for at-risk youth, though geographically distinct.
• Hillside Family of Agencies: Large New York State child welfare and behavioral health nonprofit offering residential treatment, special education, community-based services, and foster care. Comparable in delivering Chapter 853-style accredited education alongside residential clinical care.
• SCO Family of Services: Long Island, NY nonprofit providing residential care, special education schools, foster care, and behavioral health programs for children and youth. Comparable NYS nonprofit with integrated residential treatment + educational programming for DSS-referred youth.
• Green Chimneys: Brewster, NY nonprofit operating a residential treatment center, special education school (Brewster Academy), and animal-assisted therapy programs for children with emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges. Comparable therapeutic campus model with integrated school + residential care.
• St. Anne Institute: Albany, NY 501(c)(3) operating residential and day treatment programs, special education, and behavioral health services for youth and families in New York's Capital Region. Comparable integrated school + residential therapeutic model for referred youth.
• Spurwink Services: Maine-based nonprofit offering residential treatment, special education, behavioral health, and community services for children and adults with developmental and mental health needs. Comparable therapeutic residential + educational programming, though operating in a different geography.
• Berkshire Farm Center & Services for Youth: New York State nonprofit providing residential treatment, foster care, and educational services for at-risk youth across multiple campuses. Comparable as a NYS 853-style residential and special education provider serving DSS-referred youth.
• Lawrence Hall: Chicago, IL 501(c)(3) providing residential treatment, special education, and behavioral health services for at-risk youth. Comparable therapeutic residential + school model serving court- and agency-referred youth with trauma and behavioral needs.

Others

• Child Welfare League of America: National nonprofit association and advocacy body for child welfare agencies, of which The Children's Home of Kingston is an Associate Member. Adjacent rather than directly competitive — provides standards, training, and policy advocacy that shape the regulatory environment in which the organization operates.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/childrenshomekingston
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-childrens-home-of-kingston
• Instagraminstagram.com/thechildrenshomeofkingston

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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