Family Solutions

What Family Solutions does

Family Solutions is a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit community mental health agency headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, founded in October 2001 by Laura Osburn. The organization delivers mental health and wraparound support services to children, youth, and families in Clark County (Southwest Washington), serving approximately 1,500 children and families annually as of 2022 — up from roughly 50 at founding. Current executive leadership comprises CEO Lisa Carpenter (formerly Lisa Catt), CFO Teresa Parriett, and CCO Tracy Arney, with the founder having transitioned out of the top role.

Core service lines include individual and family therapy, group therapy, psychiatric evaluation and medication management, family support services, peer support, and coordination of care. School-based mental health services are delivered through formal partnerships with three Clark County school districts — Vancouver, Evergreen, and Ridgefield — embedding clinicians inside K-12 channels. Adjunct community programs include The Learning Center (a Moodle-based learning management system), a Clothing Closet and Backpack Program, a Community Garden, and A Gathering Place, a rental venue. Clinical training partnerships with Portland State University, George Fox University, and Lewis & Clark College support the agency's clinician pipeline.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid nonprofit model: insurance reimbursement (Medicaid and commercial payers), charitable donations, foundation and government grants, and rental income from A Gathering Place. The organization has scaled from three staff at founding to over 70 employees and operates under Tax ID 91-2171585.

Name

Family Solutions

Legal name

Family Solutions

Website

https://family-solutions.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Family Solutions is a Vancouver, Washington-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit community mental health agency founded in 2001, serving approximately 1,500 children, youth, and families annually in Clark County through therapy, psychiatric services, school-based programs, and wraparound support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Mental Health Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAKAMAK

Family Engagement & Caregiver Support Programs (SEL/Mental Health)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Mental Health Supports (School-Based)

SECONDARYEDACALAJ

Parent Mental Health, Stress Management & Wellness Programs

Education/Early Childhood Education/Parent Education & Family Engagement Programs

SECONDARYBPAGAEAC

Family & Parenting Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYEDACALAH

Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services

Education/Early Childhood Education/Parent Education & Family Engagement Programs

Keywords

• Community mental health services
• Child and family therapy
• School-based mental health
• Psychiatric medication management
• Behavioral health agency

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Insurance Reimbursement: Services funded through state insurance (Medicaid) and select commercial insurance plans. Clients encouraged to have insurance information ready for enrollment.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations through 501(c)(3) status. Donations help bridge coverage gaps for uninsured/under-insured families and fund supplemental services not covered by insurance.
3. Grant Funding: Services funded through grants supporting mental health programs and community outreach.
4. Rental Space Revenue: Community event venue 'A Gathering Place' generates rental income while supporting the mission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Family Solutions is a nonprofit community mental health agency that provides therapeutic services (individual, family, and group therapy), psychiatric evaluation and medication management, school-based mental health services, family support, peer support, and care coordination for children and youth ages 3-21 and their families in Southwest Washington. It also operates a Moodle-based online Learning Center offering professional and public education courses on youth and family mental health topics.

Product overview

Family Solutions is a community mental health agency that provides a comprehensive range of mental health services for children, youth, and families in Southwest Washington. The organization operates The Learning Center, a Moodle-based online learning platform offering structured courses across five categories: Clinical Skills & Interventions, Trauma/Attachment & Complex Histories, Systems/Teams & Collaboration, Documentation/Compliance & Best Practice, and Public Courses. Core clinical services include Individual and Family Therapy, School-based Services, Group Therapy, and Psychiatric Evaluation & Medication Management. Support services encompass Family Support Services, Peer Support, and Coordination of Care. Campus resources include a Clothing Closet & Backpack Program, Community Garden, and Rental Space (A Gathering Place) for community events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Individual and Family Therapy Client-centered, trauma-informed therapeutic services utilizing evidence-based practices such as play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR, and art therapy for children, youth, and families.
• School-based Services Therapeutic services provided at area schools in Evergreen School District, Vancouver School District, and Ridgefield School District to eliminate barriers for working families.
• Group Therapy Various therapy groups including Parent Support Coffee Hour, Collaborative Problem Solving, DBT Teen Group, Art Therapy Open Studio, CBITS, and LGBTQIA+ parent and youth groups.
• Psychiatric Evaluation and Medication Management Psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management provided by child and adolescent psychiatrists and nurse practitioners, with services available via telehealth.
• Family Support Services Services provided by Family Support Specialists including behavioral interventions focused on symptom management, behavior management, stress management, and social skills building.
• Peer Support Support provided by staff members with lived experience of receiving mental health services or being caregivers of children with mental health needs, under supervision of qualified mental health professionals.
• Coordination of Care Coordination with other care providers and assistance agencies, including the Community Support Team (CST) specialized multidisciplinary treatment team.
• The Learning Center A professional and public education platform powered by Moodle, offering online courses for mental health professionals, parents, and community members on topics related to youth and family mental health, available in 6 languages.
• A Gathering Place Venue Rental Community event venue rental space offered to support the organization's mission while providing a gathering location for community events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served approximately 1500 children and families in 2022
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Vancouver School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide therapeutic services at select local schools, eliminating barriers for working families to participate in outpatient therapy. Services coordinated with school staff to align academic and mental health goals.
• Evergreen School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide therapeutic services at select local schools, eliminating barriers for working families to participate in outpatient therapy.
• Ridgefield School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide therapeutic services at select local schools, eliminating barriers for working families to participate in outpatient therapy.
• Portland State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership providing internship opportunities for social service students, offering valuable practical experience in their chosen fields.
• George Fox UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership providing internship opportunities for social service students, offering valuable practical experience in their chosen fields.
• Lewis and Clark CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership providing internship opportunities for social service students, offering valuable practical experience in their chosen fields.
• Share of VancouverminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Meal and Nutrition Program (Backpack Program) providing non-perishable food to families on Thursdays during the school year.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Compass Health: Washington-state nonprofit behavioral health provider serving children, adults, and families across multiple counties. Comparable in clinical mental health services, Medicaid-heavy payer mix, and community-based delivery.
• Sea Mar Community Health Centers: Washington-state community health nonprofit offering behavioral health, primary care, and social services with strong school- and community-based delivery. Comparable multilingual/mission-driven model serving Medicaid populations.
• Lutheran Community Services Northwest: Regional nonprofit providing behavioral health, family, and community services across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Comparable in service breadth, mixed funding model (insurance + grants + donations), and Pacific Northwest footprint.
• Morrison Child & Family Services: Portland-based nonprofit serving children and families with mental health, early childhood, and foster/adoption services. Directly comparable in target population, geography (PNW), and wraparound service model.
• Children's Home Society of Washington: Washington-state nonprofit providing adoption, mental health, and family support services. Directly comparable in child welfare roots, family therapy offering, and Pacific Northwest service area.
• Catholic Community Services of Western Washington: Western Washington nonprofit providing behavioral health, housing, and family services. Comparable scope of wraparound support, mixed funding model, and school/community partnerships.
• Trillium Family Services: Oregon-based nonprofit providing mental health, psychiatric, and residential services for children, youth, and families in the Pacific Northwest. Closely comparable to Family Solutions in mission, child/youth focus, and clinical modality mix.

Regional players

• Center for Human Services (CHS): Oregon-based child and family services nonprofit with therapy, substance use, and prevention programs. Comparable clinical and school-based service design but focused on a different (Oregon) geography.

Broad incumbents

• KVC Health Systems: National nonprofit delivering child welfare, behavioral health, and family services across multiple states. Comparable in child/youth mental health focus and wraparound service delivery, but operates at significantly larger scale.
• Youth Villages: National nonprofit providing intensive in-home and community-based mental health services for children and families. Comparable mission, evidence-based intervention model, and Medicaid funding approach, but at much larger scale and broader geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FamilySolutionsWA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/family-solutions-of-vancouver-washington

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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