Carl Perkins Center for Prevention of Child Abuse

What Carl Perkins Center for Prevention of Child Abuse does

The Carl Perkins Center for Prevention of Child Abuse is a private nonprofit organization founded in 1981 and headquartered in Jackson, Tennessee, providing child abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment services across 21 counties in West Tennessee. The organization operates as a certified Child Advocacy Center accredited through the National Children's Alliance and is affiliated with the National Exchange Club. It delivers services through 21 county-level offices, each staffed by dedicated County Directors and supported by Clinical Directors, therapists, forensic interviewers, and victim advocates. Service lines include a 24-hour crisis hotline, legally-protocoled forensic interviews, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, victim advocacy, the evidence-based Nurturing Parenting Program, and the Stewards of Children community education curriculum. The organization also operates a Relative Caregiver Program and provides emergency support for basic needs such as food, clothing, medical assistance, and school supplies.

The Center does not bill clients for services; all offerings are provided free of charge to child abuse victims and their families. Revenue is generated through three streams: charitable donations from individuals and businesses, special fundraising events (golf scrambles, bass fishing tournaments, skeet shoots, and flag programs), and government grants/contracts — most notably with the TN Department of Children's Services. In a recent reporting period, the organization served 3,043 children and 2,258 adults, conducted 911 forensic interviews and 214 medical exams, provided 7,805 therapy sessions and 1,093 advocacy services, and completed 2,334 case reviews. The Center has 11-50 employees and maintains a Board of Directors at its Central Office alongside county-level governance.

There is no proprietary technology platform; the organization's "technology" is operational — human-delivered services coordinated across a regional office network. Marketing is community-led through the website (carlperkinscenter.org), Facebook, Instagram, email newsletter, and community events. No patents, trademarks, technology partnerships, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed. The organization has been incrementally modernizing its digital presence, including an ongoing effort to bring the website into compliance with Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 accessibility standards.

Name

Carl Perkins Center for Prevention of Child Abuse

Legal name

Exchange Club Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse

Website

https://carlperkinscenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Carl Perkins Center for Prevention of Child Abuse is a West Tennessee nonprofit founded in 1981 that delivers free child abuse prevention, forensic interview, therapy, and victim advocacy services through 21 county offices, serving thousands of children and families annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Welfare and Family Support 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)

akta.pro secondary industries

Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG), Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

Keywords

• Child abuse prevention
• Family support services
• Parent education programs
• Home visit services
• Crisis intervention services

Headquarters

HQ city

Jackson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization relies on charitable donations from individuals, businesses, and community organizations to fund operations and services.
2. Special Events: Annual fundraising events including golf scrambles, bass fishing tournaments, skeet shoots, and flag programs generate revenue for the organization.
3. Government Grants and Contracts: Partnerships with TN Department of Children's Services and other government entities likely provide funding through grants and service contracts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Carl Perkins Center for Prevention of Child Abuse is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1981 that provides free child abuse prevention and intervention services across 21 counties in West Tennessee. The organization delivers home visits, parent education, family support, crisis intervention, advocacy, and group meetings to at-risk children, families, and caregivers, with operations managed locally by county directors and supported by volunteers and donations.

Product overview

The Carl Perkins Center operates as a multi-service child advocacy organization offering a unified suite of prevention and intervention services across 20 counties in West Tennessee. The core offerings include 24-hour crisis hotline services, forensic interview services, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, victim advocacy, and the evidenced-based Nurturing Parenting and Stewards of Children programs. Services are delivered through 20+ local offices with dedicated county directors, therapists, forensic interviewers, and victim advocates providing coordinated care to children and families. The Center combines professional staff with trained volunteers to provide quality services including emergency support, counseling, forensic interviews, and community education training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Home Visit Services In-home support visits provided to at-risk families and children across West Tennessee to help prevent child abuse, delivered free of charge by trained staff and volunteers.
• Parent Education Programs Educational programming for parents and caregivers designed to strengthen parenting skills, build healthy family relationships, and reduce risk factors associated with child abuse.
• Crisis Intervention Services Immediate support and intervention for families and children experiencing crisis situations, including safety planning and connection to community resources.
• Family Advocacy Services Advocacy and case support services that help families navigate systems such as schools, child welfare, healthcare, and social services.
• Support Group Meetings Facilitated group meetings for parents, caregivers, and community members providing peer support, education, and shared learning on child abuse prevention.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 3,043 children and 2,258 adults in the reported period
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• National Children's AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational accreditation body for Child Advocacy Centers. The Carl Perkins Center operates as a certified Child Advocacy Center meeting national standards for forensic interview protocols, victim advocacy, and therapeutic services.
• National Exchange ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization that founded the Exchange Club Centers for the Prevention of Child Abuse. Provides organizational support, resources, and brand affiliation. The center carries the Carl Perkins name honoring the late senator and country music legend.
• TN Department of Children's ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government agency that oversees child welfare. Partners with the center for case management, forensic interviews, and providing services to children and families involved with the child welfare system.
• Kid Central TNsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTennessee statewide initiative focused on child well-being. Provides resources and referrals for families and works with local centers to coordinate services for children.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• National Children's Advocacy Center: The original model Child Advocacy Center in Huntsville, Alabama, providing forensic interviews, therapy, and MDT coordination for child abuse cases. Directly comparable as a CAC delivering the same forensic interview / therapy / advocacy service mix to the same child abuse victim population.
• Darkness to Light: National nonprofit focused on child sexual abuse prevention through the Stewards of Children evidence-based training program — the very curriculum Carl Perkins Center delivers to communities. Directly comparable on the prevention/awareness training service line and target population of children and caregivers.
• National Exchange Club: Parent organization of the Exchange Club Centers for the Prevention of Child Abuse network, of which Carl Perkins Center is a member. Directly comparable as the umbrella and fellow member centers running the same child abuse prevention mission and program model across other US regions.
• Exchange Club of Jackson (TN): Local Exchange Club chapter that historically sponsored and continues to support the Carl Perkins Center within the National Exchange Club network. Directly comparable as a local affiliate of the same child abuse prevention mission and Exchange Club structure that gave rise to Carl Perkins Center.
• National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association (CASA): National nonprofit that trains volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in court proceedings. Directly comparable on the child-welfare advocacy mission and on using trained community volunteers to serve the same target population of child abuse victims.

Regional players

• Tennessee Children's Advocacy Centers: Statewide association of Tennessee's child advocacy centers, of which Carl Perkins Center is a member, supporting and coordinating CAC services across the state. Directly comparable as the regional peer network coordinating overlapping CAC service delivery in adjacent Tennessee counties.

Broad incumbents

• National Children's Alliance: National accrediting body and membership organization for Child Advocacy Centers (CACs), including the Carl Perkins Center itself. Directly comparable as the network infrastructure within which Carl Perkins operates, providing standards, accreditation, and member support for the same forensic interview / advocacy / therapy service model.
• Childhelp: National nonprofit operating the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline and providing residential treatment, advocacy, and prevention education for child abuse victims. Directly comparable mission and a national hotline/treatment model parallel to Carl Perkins Center's 24-hour hotline, therapy, and advocacy services.
• Prevent Child Abuse America: National umbrella nonprofit dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect through advocacy, research, and a network of state chapters. Directly comparable to Carl Perkins Center on mission (child abuse prevention) and intervention focus, though operating at national scale rather than regional direct-service delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/carlperkinscenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/exchangeclub_carlperkins
• Xx.com/cpc_exchange

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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