Name

Shaw House

Legal name

Community Care

Website

https://theshawhouse.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Homeless Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO), Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Youth homeless services
• Emergency shelter
• Case management
• Transitional housing
• Foster care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangor

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Shaw House provides emergency shelter and youth homeless services for individuals aged 10-21 who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless in Maine. The organization offers a safe, stable environment along with access to essential services, case management, life skills development, and supportive adult connections. As a program of Community Care, it is part of a broader social services network that also includes treatment foster care, outpatient mental health, and family support services.

Product overview

Shaw House, operated by Community Care, is a non-profit organization offering a comprehensive suite of social service programs focused on youth experiencing homelessness and at-risk youth, as well as broader family and adult support services. The organization provides an integrated portfolio of programs including Youth Homeless Services as its core offering, along with Treatment Foster Care, Outpatient Mental Health Clinic, Children's Case Management, Adult Services Case Management, Family Visitation Program, Community Family Support Services, Youth Peer Support Statewide Network, Medication Management, and Early Childhood Education Consultation. These programs work together to provide a continuum of care from crisis intervention through ongoing support, serving youth, families, and adults across Maine.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Youth Homeless Services The core Shaw House program providing shelter, support, and stabilization services for youth who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness, helping them achieve stability and develop viable plans for the future.
• Treatment Foster Care Specialized foster care services with therapeutic support for children and youth with more intensive needs, providing placement in trained foster family homes.
• Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Mental health services provided on an outpatient basis, offering counseling, therapy, and psychiatric evaluation for youth and families in need.
• Children's Case Management Coordination of services for children, including assessment, planning, advocacy, and monitoring to ensure children receive appropriate care and support.
• Adult Services Case Management Case management services for adults, assisting with coordination of care, access to resources, and support for adults facing challenges.
• Family Visitation Program A structured program facilitating supervised or supported visits between children and their families, designed to maintain family connections during cases involving child welfare services.
• Community Family Support Services Comprehensive support services for families in the community, providing resources and assistance to help families remain stable and prevent out-of-home placements.
• Youth Peer Support Statewide Network Peer support services for youth provided on a statewide basis, connecting young people with trained peer supporters who have shared experiences.
• Medication Management Services to assist individuals with managing their medications, including coordination with prescribers, monitoring, and education about medications.
• ECE Consultation for ME Early Childhood Education consultation services for Maine, providing support and guidance for early childhood programs and young children.
• Youth Homeless Services - Referral Services Referral services connecting youth experiencing homelessness with appropriate resources, programs, and support systems.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Covenant House: The largest privately funded youth homelessness organization in the Americas, operating shelter and supportive housing for youth and young adults—directly comparable to Shaw House's core mission, target demographic (ages 18–24, overlapping with Shaw House's 10–21), and integrated service model.
• Horizons for Homeless Children: Massachusetts-based nonprofit serving children and families experiencing homelessness with shelters, family support, and early education; directly comparable in integrating housing with family/child support services, similar to Shaw House's blended model.
• Larkin Street Youth Services: San Francisco-based nonprofit providing shelter, housing, and wraparound services for youth experiencing homelessness; closely comparable to Shaw House in combining emergency shelter with case management, education, and employment supports for transition-aged youth.
• HomeBase Youth Services: Operates the only drop-in center and host home program for homeless youth in the Coachella Valley; comparable in its targeted mission of serving homeless youth ages 12–24 with emergency and transitional supports.
• Youth Villages: National nonprofit delivering residential, foster care, and community-based services for children and youth, including at-risk populations; comparable to Shaw House through its Treatment Foster Care and intensive in-home services that overlap with Community Care's broader portfolio.
• Emmaus Inc. Nonprofit providing emergency shelter and transitional housing in New England; directly comparable to Shaw House in mission and operating model, serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness with wraparound support.

Broad incumbents

• National Network for Youth: National membership and advocacy organization focused on youth homelessness and youth-serving agencies; comparable to Shaw House through its policy advocacy role for homeless youth systems change—a function Shaw House explicitly claims.
• A Way Home America: National initiative working to end youth homelessness through collective impact; comparable as a broader ecosystem player addressing the same population and policy environment Shaw House operates in.

Regional players

• Preble Street: Maine-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, housing, and social services in Portland; a strong regional comparable to Shaw House given overlapping service geography in Maine, although it serves a broader demographic including adults.
• Maine State Housing Authority: State agency financing affordable housing across Maine; a regional ecosystem comparable because Shaw House relies on Maine's housing finance infrastructure for client placements and likely funding partnerships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/homelessyouthshelter

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Investments

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