Center for Children and Youth

What Center for Children and Youth does

Center for Children and Youth (CCY) is a non-profit division of Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS), a 501(c)(3) organization established in 1850, operating in the Bay Area across San Francisco, the Peninsula (Palo Alto), East Bay, and Marin County. CCY was formed in 2020 by consolidating child and family programs, including the legacy Parents Place (operating 40+ years), under a unified brand. It delivers clinical mental health services for children and adolescents (ages 0-18), including child and adolescent therapy, psychiatry, occupational therapy, and psychological assessment and evaluation, alongside parenting support programs such as SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), Parent Management Training (PMT) for ADHD, parent coaching, support groups, and adoption support.

The underlying "technology" consists of evidence-based therapeutic modalities and integrated clinical care methodologies delivered by licensed psychologists, therapists, psychiatrists, and parent educators. Service delivery combines in-person care at five Bay Area locations with telehealth, and is supported by a knowledge base of evidence-based articles and a video library authored by clinical staff. Adjacent offerings include the Child Training Institute (professional education for clinicians and educators), YouthFirst youth programs, the Jewish Baby Network for expectant and new parents, and an Advocacy & Cultural Impact function pursuing policy change.

Revenue is generated through fee-for-service clinical billing, workshop and training fees, and tax-deductible donations via the JFCS portal. Specific pricing is not publicly disclosed. Marketing is community-led and content-driven, relying on knowledge-base articles, videos, workshops, email newsletter, and referrals from schools, community organizations, and existing families. The go-to-market motion is direct service delivery rather than enterprise sales, with schools and organizations served as a secondary B2B channel for training and consultation.

Name

Center for Children and Youth

Legal name

Jewish Family and Children's Services

Website

https://ccy.jfcs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Center for Children and Youth is a Bay Area nonprofit division of Jewish Family and Children's Services delivering clinical mental health, parenting support, and professional training for children, adolescents, and families across five regional locations and telehealth.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Clinical Services Fees: Fee-for-service clinical care including therapy, psychiatry, occupational therapy, and psychological assessments. Services billed per session or assessment.
2. Workshop and Training Fees: Revenue from parenting workshops, professional training programs for clinicians and educators, and consultation services.
3. Donations: Tax-deductible donations accepted through JFCS donation portal. Organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit under EIN 94-1156528.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CCY provides clinical mental health services (therapy, psychiatry, occupational therapy, and psychological assessments) for children and adolescents, alongside parent coaching, parenting workshops, and the Child Training Institute's professional education programs. It also runs youth enrichment programs (YouthFirst, Ready for Middle School), family/parental support programs, and advocacy initiatives. Services are delivered in-person at Bay Area offices and via telehealth, billed fee-for-service with donation-supported operations.

Product overview

The Center for Children and Youth (CCY) is a division of Jewish Family and Children's Services offering a comprehensive suite of child mental health and family support services. The organization provides a unified portfolio of clinical and educational services including: Clinical Services (therapy, psychiatry, occupational therapy, assessments), Parenting Support programs (coaching, support groups, SPACE, PMT), the Child Training Institute for professional education, an Advocacy & Cultural Impact division, a Knowledge Base of educational resources, and direct service programs like Ready for Middle School and YouthFirst. These services are delivered across the Bay Area through multiple locations (Peninsula, San Francisco, East Bay, Marin) and online, serving children from early development through young adulthood and their families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Parents Place: A program of CCY offering parent coaching, consultations, and parenting workshops across multiple Bay Area locations.
• Jewish Baby Network
• YouthFirst

Products and services

• Clinical Services (Child & Adolescent Therapy, Psychiatry, Occupational Therapy, Assessments & Evaluation) Comprehensive clinical care for children and teens including Child & Adolescent Therapy, Psychiatry, Occupational Therapy, and Assessments & Evaluation for developmental, learning, and mental health concerns. Targeted at Bay Area children and families referred for outpatient clinical care.
• Parenting Support (Parent Coaching and Consultations, Support Groups, Adoption and Post-Adoption) Expert parent guidance and coaching including Parent Coaching and Consultations, Parent Support Groups, and Adoption and Post-Adoption services. Designed for parents and caregivers seeking structured support in addition to or alongside clinical care for their children.
• SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) Parent-focused clinical program that helps parents support children experiencing anxiety by teaching parents to be change agents in their child's treatment, working with parents rather than directly with the child. For families of anxious children.
• Parent Management Training (PMT) for ADHD and Behavioral Challenges Evidence-based training program for parents to manage ADHD and behavioral challenges in children using evidence-based techniques. Designed for parents of children with ADHD or behavioral difficulties.
• Evaluations and Testing (Psychological/Developmental Assessments) Full range of psychological testing with individualized recommendations for developmental, learning, and mental health concerns. For parents seeking diagnostic clarity for their children's challenges.
• Jewish Baby Network Support services for expectant and new parents following Jewish traditions and community practices, integrated into CCY's family services. Targeted at new and expecting families seeking community-rooted parenting support.
• Parenting Workshops Expert-led educational classes for parents covering behavior, discipline, temperament, and supporting children through life transitions; available online and in-person across the Bay Area. Open registration, not a clinical service.
• Child Training Institute (Professional Education) Professional education and training programs for clinicians, educators, and care providers led by international experts in child development and mental health; equips professionals with evidence-based techniques to support children's mental and emotional growth.
• Schools & Organizations Services Programs and workshop catalogs for schools (Preschool/Elementary and Middle/High), organizations, and businesses covering child development, mental health, and parent engagement. For institutional buyers contracting CCY for staff or parent programming.
• YouthFirst Youth Programs Youth programs offering activities and support for children and teens outside of clinical settings, including enrichment and youth engagement programming across CCY regions.
• Ready for Middle School Summer program helping tweens build confidence and develop skills for a successful transition to middle school. Targeted at pre-teen youth and their families.
• School & Learning Challenges Support Support services for children experiencing school-related difficulties, learning differences, and academic challenges. For families whose children are struggling in school settings.
• Advocacy & Cultural Impact Policy initiatives and partnerships that strengthen mental health access in schools, promote equity, and advance the well-being of children. Mission-driven program rather than a fee-bearing clinical service.

Quantifiable outcome

• Long-lasting impact for families across the Bay Area through therapeutic expertise combined with community-based support

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCY is a division of Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1850. JFCS provides essential family support services to people of all faiths and backgrounds. CCY operates under the JFCS umbrella, benefiting from organizational infrastructure, shared mission, and collaborative programs across JFCS divisions including Seniors at Home, Adoption Connection, Holocaust Center, and Rhoda Goldman Plaza.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Brightline: Pediatric mental health provider delivering therapy, coaching, and psychiatry to children, teens, and families through in-person and virtual care. Overlaps CCY on child/family mental health and parent-focused models, but operates as a venture-backed tech-enabled platform at national scale.
• Hazel Health: Provides mental health services to K-12 students directly in schools and via telehealth, partnering with districts and pediatric providers. Comparable to CCY on school-channel delivery and pediatric mental health focus, but focused on in-school access rather than clinic-based care.
• Two Chairs: Outpatient therapy provider combining in-person and virtual sessions with a multi-modal matching approach. Comparable to CCY on therapy services and parent/family offerings, but operates a tech-forward, multi-state clinic model.
• Lyra Health: Mental health benefits platform offering therapy, coaching, and psychiatry to employees and their families including dependents. Comparable to CCY on therapy and family-facing services, but provides access via employer contracts rather than direct-to-consumer.

Broad incumbents

• Child Mind Institute: National nonprofit providing child and adolescent mental health care, learning evaluations, and professional education, with significant content and advocacy reach. Comparable to CCY on clinical services, training, and family education, but operating on a much larger national footprint.
• UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals Child & Adolescent Psychiatry: Bay Area academic medical center offering child and adolescent psychiatry, therapy, and assessments. Comparable to CCY on clinical pediatric mental health and assessment services, but operates within a much larger hospital system with broader medical specialty mix.

Direct peers

• Ackerman Institute for the Family: Nonprofit family therapy and clinical training institute delivering child and family mental health services plus professional education. Mirrors CCY's combination of clinical care, parent-focused programs, and professional training.
• Children's Health Council (CHC): San Francisco Bay Area-based nonprofit offering mental health, learning, and developmental services for children, teens, and families including therapy, assessments, and parent education. Highly comparable to CCY in mission, geography, and service mix.

Regional players

• Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles (JFCS LA): Large Jewish family service agency offering counseling, case management, senior services, and youth programs across Southern California. Comparable as a faith-rooted family services nonprofit with clinical and educational programming, but serving a different geography than CCY's Bay Area.
• Jewish Family & Children's Service of Greater Boston (JFC Boston): Jewish family services nonprofit delivering mental health, social services, and educational support across Massachusetts. Comparable mission and service portfolio to JFCS/CCY, but operating in a different region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ccy_jfcsorg
• Facebookfacebook.com/CenterforChildrenandYouth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centerforchildrenandyouth

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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