Rebekah Children's Services

What Rebekah Children's Services does

Rebekah Children's Services (RCS) is a private nonprofit 501(c)(3) community-based organization headquartered in Gilroy, California, founded in 1897 by the California Rebekah and Odd Fellow organization as The Odd Fellow-Rebekah Children's Home of California. Originally an orphanage operating until the 1950s, RCS is now the last operating Odd-Fellow Children's Home in the nation and operates as a full-continuum family services provider. It serves children and youth from birth to age 21, along with foster and resource families, across five California counties (Santa Clara, San Benito, Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Mateo).

The organization's core offerings span four service lines: Behavioral Health Services (Outpatient Mental Health, ECMH OP, Therapeutic Behavioral Services, WrapAround, School Linked Services, FURS, STIBS, and Bridging Families); Prevention Services (Prevention & Education, Family Resource Center, Differential Response, PEI); Foster Care and Adoption (Family Linkage and ISFC Plus); and Educational/Vocational Programs (Cal-SOAP and Kneaded Culinary Academy, including the sheltered-employment Kneaded Bakery and Catering Program). Its primary technology asset is the myHealthPointe client portal, built on NetSmart Cloud, which enables clients to connect with providers and access service information. RCS does not develop proprietary software or AI capabilities and integrates only with this single healthcare IT platform.

RCS's revenue model is characteristic of a multi-funded human services nonprofit. Funding sources include Medi-Cal reimbursements for behavioral health services to eligible youth, Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) allocations via Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services for PEI and School Linked Services, county contracts (San Benito County for FURS), foundation grants (First 5, California Student Aid Commission, Behavioral Health Services), and charitable donations through annual events (Pop A Cork, Toy Drive, Festival of Trees). All client-facing services are provided free of charge. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on referrals from county social services, healthcare providers, school district partners (Gilroy and Morgan Hill USD), and community organizations rather than direct consumer marketing.

Name

Rebekah Children's Services

Legal name

Rebekah Children's Services

Website

https://rcskids.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1897

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Rebekah Children's Services is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) founded in 1897 in Gilroy, California, providing behavioral health, foster care and adoption, prevention, and educational/vocational services to children, youth, and families across five California counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Children's Mental Health and Social Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Individual and Family Services (6241), Educational Support Services (611710), Child Care Services (6244)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH), Mental Health & Emotional/Trauma-Informed Childcare (anxiety, PTSD) (HSAAAIAI)

Keywords

• Children's mental health services
• Foster care adoption
• Youth behavioral health
• Nonprofit human services
• Prevention education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Gilroy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Nonprofit organization funded primarily through charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and community supporters. Annual events include Pop A Cork, Toy Drive, and Festival of Trees.
2. Government Grants - MHSA: Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) funded programs in Santa Clara County. Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) and School Linked Services (SLS) are MHSA-funded programs.
3. Medi-Cal Reimbursements: The Bridging Families program and other mental health services are provided to Medi-Cal eligible or Medi-Cal covered children and youth, with services reimbursed through Medi-Cal.
4. Foundation and Program Funding: The Kneaded Culinary Academy is partially funded by First 5 and Behavioral Health Services. Educational programs receive support from California Student Aid Commission.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rebekah Children's Services (RCS) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides a full continuum of family-centered services for children and youth ages 0-21, including outpatient and school-based mental health therapy, crisis intervention, foster care and adoption services, prevention and early intervention programs, vocational culinary training, and food security assistance. All services are delivered free of charge to clients across five California counties and are funded through Medi-Cal reimbursements, MHSA government grants, foundation funding, and charitable donations.

Product overview

Rebekah Children's Services (RCS) offers a comprehensive continuum of family-centered services organized into four main areas: Behavioral Health Services, Prevention Services, Foster Care and Adoption, and Educational/Vocational Programs. The Behavioral Health Services portfolio includes Outpatient Mental Health, Early Childhood Mental Health Outpatient Program (ECMH OP), Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS), WrapAround Services, School Linked Services (SLS), Family Urgent Response Services (FURS), Short Term Intensive Behavioral Services (STIBS), and Prevention and Early Intervention. Prevention Services encompasses Prevention & Education and the Family Resource Center. The educational and vocational offerings include Cal-SOAP (college preparation) and the Kneaded Culinary Academy. Foster care services are delivered through Family Linkage and Intensive Services Foster Care Plus (ISFC Plus). Additional community support is provided through the Family Harvest Program. Together, these programs serve over 14,000 children and families annually in Santa Clara County and surrounding areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cal-SOAP: A pre-college program that helps low-income and first-generation students navigate their educational journey to college.
• Kneaded Culinary Academy
• Family Linkage
• ISFC Plus
• myHealthPointe

Products and services

• Prevention Services Community-based programs emphasizing personal growth, development, and coping with daily stresses, including prevention education, Family Resource Centers, and community support programs for families and children ages 0-5.
• Behavioral Health Services A comprehensive suite of mental health programs for children and youth ages 0-21, including outpatient therapy, crisis intervention, school-based services, and early childhood mental health support.
• Outpatient Mental Health Trauma-informed therapeutic services for children and youth ages 0-21 experiencing emotional and behavioral issues, delivered through individual, family, and group therapy.
• Early Childhood Mental Health Outpatient Program (ECMH OP) Specialized mental health services for children ages 0-5 focused on developmental milestones and secure attachment formation, partially funded by First 5.
• WrapAround Services A family-centered, strength-based planning process designed to stabilize families and prevent out-of-home placement, providing therapeutic support and 24/7 crisis assistance.
• School Linked Services (SLS) Mental health services delivered on school campuses providing individual and group therapy, psychological assessment, and crisis intervention for children and families.
• Family Urgent Response Services (FURS) 24/7 in-person trauma-informed crisis response for San Benito County foster youth and families experiencing crisis in their home or community.
• Short Term Intensive Behavioral Services (STIBS) Therapeutic support for students experiencing academic engagement difficulties, working with families and school IEP teams to improve attendance and participation.
• Prevention & Education Services helping children, youth, and families build protective factors through school-based groups, healing circles, parent support groups, and substance use prevention workshops.
• Family Resource Center A community hub offering free programs and services for families with children ages 0-5, including parenting workshops, developmental screenings, and access to essential needs.
• Family Linkage (Foster Care and Adoption) A foster care and adoption program helping foster children find permanent connections with families through resource parent support, training, and resource family support.
• Intensive Services Foster Care Plus (ISFC Plus) Specialized foster care for children with significant behavioral difficulties or mental health needs, offering extensive training, 24/7 crisis support, and substantial financial reimbursement.
• Cal-SOAP A pre-college program helping low-income and first-generation students navigate their educational journey through academic mentorship, financial aid awareness, and college application support.
• Kneaded Culinary Academy A 10-week vocational culinary training program teaching youth job skills, culinary skills, and life skills, with food handler certification and job placement assistance.
• Family Harvest Program (Free Groceries Program) A monthly food giveaway program in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank providing nutritious food (dry/canned goods, protein, fruits, vegetables) to families in need in Gilroy.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14,000 children and families served annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Second Harvest Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to operate the Free Groceries Program, a monthly food giveaway providing nutritious food (dry/canned goods, protein, fruits, vegetables) to families in need. Distribution occurs every fourth Friday at the IOOF location in Gilroy.
• Santa Clara County Behavioral Health ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner providing MHSA (Mental Health Services Act) funding for Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) and School Linked Services (SLS) programs. PEI provides outreach to recognize early signs of mental illness and improve early access to services.
• San Benito CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty partner for Family Urgent Response Services (FURS), providing 24/7 crisis response and in-person child and family coaching to current and former San Benito County foster youth experiencing crises.
• California Student Aid Commission (CSAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCal-SOAP is a pre-college program operated under the California Student Aid Commission's Cal-SOAP initiative, helping low-income and first-generation students navigate their educational journey.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hillsides: Los Angeles-based nonprofit serving children and youth through mental health, foster care, residential treatment, and wraparound services. Comparable in operating model and dependence on California's public behavioral-health funding streams.
• Bill Wilson Center: Santa Clara County-based nonprofit serving children, youth, and families with counseling, foster care, housing, and education services. Closest geographic and mission peer to RCS, competing for the same county contracts and donor base.
• Aspiranet: California nonprofit providing foster care, adoption, mental health, and youth and family services statewide. Comparable in core mission and public funding reliance, with broader geographic reach than RCS.
• Stanford Sierra Youth & Families: Northern California nonprofit providing behavioral health, foster care, and early childhood services to children and families. Direct peer in service continuum and county-level public contracting model.
• Seneca Family of Agencies: California nonprofit providing wraparound, mental health, foster care, and educational services for children and families across multiple counties. Operates the same integrated continuum-of-care model as RCS, including Kinship Center foster/adoption services.
• Fred Finch Youth & Family Services: Bay Area nonprofit providing mental health, residential, and wraparound services for children, youth, and young adults with behavioral health challenges. Comparable in service mix and Northern California geographic exposure.
• Caminar: Bay Area nonprofit providing mental health, housing, and supportive services for children, youth, and adults. Comparable in mission and Bay Area footprint, with overlapping county behavioral-health contract relationships.
• Edgewood Center for Children and Families: San Francisco Bay Area nonprofit offering mental health, residential treatment, and educational services for children and families with complex needs. Direct peer in trauma-informed behavioral-health services for youth.

Broad incumbents

• Pacific Clinics: One of California's largest nonprofit behavioral-health providers, serving children, adults, and families across more than 35 counties. A larger incumbent competing for similar MHSA and Medi-Cal contracts but with far broader geographic and service-line scale.

Regional players

• Children's Health Council: Bay Area nonprofit providing mental health, learning disability, and developmental services primarily for children and adolescents. Comparable in pediatric behavioral-health focus, though more clinically specialized and less foster-care oriented.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/rcskids
• Instagraminstagram.com/rcskids/?hl=en
• Xx.com/rcskids

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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