Concerned African Women

What Concerned African Women does

Concerned African Women, Inc. (CAW) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1989 and headquartered in Miami Gardens, Florida, that delivers free youth and family support programs to underserved communities across South Florida, primarily Miami Gardens, North Miami, and Opa-Locka. The organization's programmatic portfolio includes the Youth After-School (YAS) Program, a free Summer Camp for children ages 5-12, the Synergy Service Partnership (SSP) coordinating 25 community-based and government agencies, the Nurturing Parenting and Nurturing Fathers parenting curricula, the African Drum & Dance program and Troupe, the Village Vault resource hub providing diapers and essential supplies, and the Founder's Legacy Fund Scholarship. Programs are delivered through partnerships with Miami-Dade County Public Schools (notably Robert B. Ingram Elementary), government agencies, and community organizations.

CAW operates with no proprietary technology stack beyond a basic website with JotForm-based online registration, Constant Contact email newsletters, and social media channels. The revenue model is entirely grant- and donation-funded, with primary support from The Children's Trust, The Batchelor Foundation, and the Florida Department of Children and Families, supplemented by individual donations and annual fundraising events such as the Legacy Gala. All programs are provided at no cost to participants, eliminating financial access barriers and creating a fully subsidized go-to-market model reliant on continued institutional funder commitment.

The organization reports outcome metrics including 85% out-of-school program utilization, 90% improved conduct/behavior among participants, and 95% parent engagement rates, and produced 145+ parenting program graduates in 2024. CAW is led by Executive Director Wanda Brooks, with its founder Carolyn "Kiani" Nesbitt honored posthumously through the Founder's Legacy Fund Scholarship. The organization operates from a single headquarters office at 18425 NW 2nd Ave., Suite 350, Miami Gardens, with active program sites in Opa-Locka and at the Dr. Dorothy Bendross Mindingall Social-Economic Institute.

Name

Concerned African Women

Legal name

Concerned African Women, Inc.

Website

https://concernedafricanwomen.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Concerned African Women is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1989 in Miami Gardens, Florida, delivering free youth and family support programs — including after-school, summer camp, parenting classes, and cultural education — to underserved South Florida communities through grant-funded partnerships with schools and government agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Youth and Family Services

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment (BPAGABAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Protection, Child Protection & Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Response (BPAGAAAG)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• After-school programs
• Family support services
• Parenting education programs
• Community nonprofit services

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

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

Revenue model

1. Grants and Donations: CAW raises funds through grants from foundations (The Batchelor Foundation, The Children's Trust) and individual donations to support free youth and family programs.
2. Fundraising Events: The organization hosts annual galas and community fundraising events including the Legacy Gala to generate revenue for program operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Concerned African Women, Inc. (CAW) is a community-based nonprofit organization that delivers free youth and family support programs in South Florida. Its core offerings include the Youth After-School (YAS) Program, a FREE Summer Camp for children ages 5-12, the Synergy Service Partnership (SSP) family stabilization program, Parenting and Fathering Classes, African Drum & Dance cultural programming, the Village Vault community resource hub, and the Founder's Legacy Fund Scholarship. Programs are provided at no cost and funded through grants and donations.

Product overview

Concerned African Women, Inc. operates as a community-based nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of youth and family support programs centered around its core mission of empowering children, youth, and families. The organization provides a comprehensive suite of programs including the Youth After-School (YAS) Program, FREE Summer Camp (ages 5-12), Synergy Service Partnership (SSP), Parenting Program, African Drum & Dance, African Drum & Dance Troupe, Campus Cam, The Village Vault resource hub, and the Founder's Legacy Fund Scholarship. These programs collectively address educational needs, life skills development, cultural enrichment, family stability, and financial assistance through an evidence-based curriculum approach, serving families across South Florida.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Youth After-School (YAS) Program A free after-school program that improves academic success while building life skills through enrichment, leadership, STEM+, and wellness education for students in K-8th grade.
• FREE Summer Camp Program A fun, safe, and enriching free summer experience for children ages 5-12 featuring hands-on learning, creativity, and adventure, with activities including arts & crafts, outdoor adventures, sports & games, educational workshops, and team-building.
• Synergy Service Partnership (SSP) A coordinated family support program connecting households to critical resources that promote stability and long-term well-being, bringing together 25 community-based and government agencies for referral and care coordination.
• Parenting Program Year-round classes that strengthen family communication, support school success, and empower caregivers with practical parenting tools through the Nurturing Parenting curriculum. Includes Men of Purpose (Nurturing Fathers) classes.
• African Drum & Dance A cultural program that teaches African rhythm, movement, and traditions while fostering confidence, discipline, and cultural pride.
• African Drum & Dance Troupe A performance-based ensemble showcasing African culture through community events, celebrations, and educational performances.
• The Village Vault A community resource hub providing essential supplies that help families regain stability and move forward with confidence, stocked with diapers, shoes, and supplies for new and expecting mothers through partnerships with Miami Diaper Bank and In Jacob's Shoes.
• Founder's Legacy Fund Scholarship A scholarship program honoring students committed to education, leadership, and community impact, supporting the next generation of leaders in honor of founder Carolyn 'Kiani' Nesbitt.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% Out-of-School Program Utilization Rates
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Florida Department of Children and FamiliescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government agency partnering with CAW to support child welfare, family stabilization, and community services in South Florida.
• Miami-Dade County Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school district providing access to school facilities for CAW programs and coordinating student referrals. Summer Camp operates at Robert B. Ingram Elementary School.
• Miami Diaper BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for the Village Vault initiative, providing essential diaper supplies to families in need through CAW's community resource hub.
• In Jacob's ShoesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for the Village Vault initiative, providing shoes and supplies for children and families through CAW's community resource hub.
• Grant Cardone FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAW Summer Camp partners with the Grant Cardone Foundation for educational experiences. Campers visit the 10X Classroom for mentoring and financial literacy education, learning about entrepreneurship and mindset development.
• Nafees InnovationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhiladelphia's first biopharmaceutical and bioprocessing STEM education program. Provides virtual STEM education sessions for CAW Summer Camp middle school campers about science, perseverance, and purpose.
• Hard Rock Hotel & CasinominorOthersSuccess story partner where SSP program graduate Risamson F. was placed in a job position after receiving CAW support services.
• Councilwoman Linda JulienminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCAW's Associate Board Members attended LOUD (Love of Urban Design) event during Miami Art Week, hosted in partnership with Councilwoman Linda Julien.
• Lawyers in Full BloomminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLegal services nonprofit partnering with CAW and Councilman Reggie Leon to provide free community legal aid events including expungement, estate planning, and landlord/tenant services.
• Councilman Reggie LeonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMiami Gardens council member partnering with CAW and Lawyers in Full Bloom to host Legal Aid Day free community legal services event.
• VOUS ChurchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChurch partnership for community outreach events including the Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway to support families in need.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami: Youth-mentoring and family-support nonprofit serving Greater Miami. Comparable as a small-to-mid community nonprofit delivering free youth and family programs funded by a mix of grants, donations, and partnerships in the same South Florida geography.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade: Operates after-school, summer, and youth-development programs for K-12 children across Miami-Dade, including Miami Gardens. Direct overlap with CAW’s after-school, summer camp, and enrichment programming serving similar low-income South Florida families.
• Overtown Youth Center: Community-based youth-development nonprofit in Miami providing after-school, summer, and family services to underserved children. Comparable community-rooted model, similar funder mix, and similar youth/family segment in the same metro.
• The Children's Home Society of Florida: Statewide nonprofit providing child welfare, family stabilization, and youth services including parenting support. Comparable programmatic overlap (family stabilization, parenting classes, community partnerships) and similar reliance on state and foundation funding.
• Kristi House: Miami-based child advocacy and family support nonprofit providing therapeutic, prevention, and family-strengthening services. Direct overlap with CAW’s family stabilization, parenting, and at-risk-youth support work in South Florida.
• City Year Miami: National-affiliated nonprofit placing near-peer mentors in Miami-Dade schools for academic and social-emotional support. Comparable in-school delivery model, K-8 student segment, and reliance on school-district partnerships.
• Center for Family and Child Enrichment: South Florida community-based nonprofit offering family counseling, parenting programs, and youth services to underserved communities. Direct programmatic overlap with CAW’s parenting and family stabilization work in North Miami/Miami Gardens.

Regional players

• Voices for Children Foundation: Miami-Dade nonprofit focused on child advocacy and support for children in the dependency system. Comparable child-welfare mission and South Florida geography; differs in its guardian-ad-litem specialization.

Broad incumbents

• Urban League of Greater Miami: Larger, longer-established community nonprofit serving African American families in South Florida with youth, workforce, and family programs. Overlaps CAW’s target population and community-development focus, but at much broader organizational scale.
• Camillus House: Large Miami social-services nonprofit providing housing, family stabilization, and youth programs. Broader service portfolio than CAW but overlapping South Florida family-stabilization and youth-development segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCTuWnxDu3F69wMTDtmrJZIg
• Facebookfacebook.com/Concernedafricanwomen
• Instagraminstagram.com/concernedafricanwomen
• Xx.com/cawomen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/concerned-african-women-inc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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