Raintree Village

What Raintree Village does

Raintree Village is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, founded in 1967 as Georgia Christian Children's Home and renamed in 2004, that provides residential care, foster care, behavioral health services, and a Behavioral Specialist de-escalation program to vulnerable children and teens in southeast Georgia. It operates a 20-acre campus in Dasher (near Valdosta, GA) with four residential cottages (Tall Pines, Live Oaks, Magnolia, Palms) licensed as a Maximum Watchful Oversight facility, holding capacity for 20–32 youth on any given day and serving 69 youth in 2025. Service delivery is on-site, with on-campus licensed counselors, therapists, and Behavioral Specialists; school-age children attend Lowndes County public schools with an after-school tutorial program, and the organization partners with Wiregrass Georgia Technical College for GED and vocational training.

The organization's revenue model blends state-contracted funding for child placements (per diem roughly $400 per child per day), foster parent per diem pass-throughs, rental income from campus apartments, private placements, and donations concentrated in the annual Mother's Day Special Collection (~200 supporting congregations of Churches of Christ, raising $123K in 2025). It maintains continuous Council on Accreditation status since 2008 and a Child Placing Agency license renewed in 2018 that authorizes recruitment and certification of foster parents within a 50-mile radius of Valdosta. Distribution runs through Georgia DFCS referrals, church networks, and community/donor channels (monthly e-newsletter, quarterly print newsletter, Facebook, Instagram).

The operating geography is limited to southeast Georgia, with no technology platform or AI/ML components—delivery is people-intensive clinical and residential care. Leadership is multigenerational within the Holton family (Executive Director Kenny Holton since 2008; Foundation Managing Director G.R. Holton), supported by a clinical team (Clinical Director Natalia Dankwa, LCSW/LMHP), a Residential Director, and a Board of Directors. The organization is currently expanding census and hiring additional Case Managers and House Parents to absorb record-high placement demand, while maintaining a stated ~$200K debt-payoff goal.

Name

Raintree Village

Legal name

Raintree Village

Website

https://raintreevillage.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Raintree Village is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1967 that provides residential care, foster care, behavioral health, and crisis-intervention services to abused and neglected children and teens in southeast Georgia from a licensed 20-acre campus in Dasher/Valdosta.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Welfare Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

Keywords

• Residential care services
• Foster care agency
• Behavioral health programs
• Youth group homes
• Nonprofit child welfare

Headquarters

HQ city

Valdosta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Funding: State funding received to provide services for vulnerable youth through foster care and residential programs.
2. Donations: Contributions from churches, individuals, and businesses. More than 90% of each unrestricted donation goes to caring for the children. Annual Mother’s Day Special Collection raises significant funds ($123,000 in 2025, $92,000 in 2026).
3. Foster Per Diem: Foster parents receive daily per diem payments based on number of children, their ages, and program type. Distributed bi-weekly to certified foster parents.
4. Apartment Income: Apartments built for potential elder care program now serve as income stream for operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Raintree Village is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing 24-hour residential group home care, licensed foster care placement, on-site behavioral health counseling, and a dedicated Behavioral Specialist de-escalation program for abused, neglected, and abandoned youth (ages 5-21) referred primarily by the Georgia Division of Family & Children Services. Services are delivered from a 20-acre campus in Dasher, Georgia, with four residential cottages (capacity 20-32 youth per day), supplemented by public school enrollment, after-school tutoring, GED/vocational preparation, and faith-based mentoring. Support for the program comes from state per diem funding, donations from churches and individuals, and rental income from on-campus apartments.

Product overview

Raintree Village is a faith-based nonprofit organization offering an integrated continuum of care services for vulnerable youth in Georgia. The organization operates four core service programs: Residential Care (group home placement on a 20-acre campus), Foster Care (certified foster parent recruitment and support), Behavioral Health Services (licensed clinical counseling and therapy), and a Behavioral Specialist Program (de-escalation and crisis intervention). These core services are supported by Education Services (tutoring, GED preparation, college preparation) and Life Skills & Employment Training. All programs are grounded in Christian principles and serve youth ages 5-21 who have experienced abuse, neglect, or family trauma.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Care 24-hour licensed group home placement for abused, neglected, and abandoned youth (ages 5-21) on a 20-acre campus in Dasher, GA, with four residential cottages supervised by trained house parents affiliated with Churches of Christ. Children attend Lowndes County public schools and receive trauma-informed care, counseling, life skills development, and faith-based mentoring.
• Foster Care Program Child Placing Agency-licensed program recruiting, training, and certifying foster parents within a 50-mile radius of Valdosta, Georgia; certified foster parents receive bi-weekly per diem payments based on the number, ages, and program type of children placed in their homes. Serves foster children placed by the agency in certified family homes.
• Behavioral Health Services On-site licensed clinical counseling and therapy services (LCSW/LMHP) for residents and foster children, including mental health assessments, trauma-informed therapy sessions, and psychiatric support for conditions such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Provided within a Maximum Watchful Oversight licensed facility.
• Behavioral Specialist Program One-on-one de-escalation intervention program staffed by trained Behavioral Specialists who help youth exhibiting extreme behaviors, using a dedicated wellness room to reduce incident reports and provide immediate emotional support without relying on state/county providers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 69 youth helped in 2025 with average of 25 kids per day on campus
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Council on AccreditationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Provided accreditation since 2008 for services for children in the foster care system. Demonstrates commitment to quality standards and best practices.
• Georgia Division of Family & Children ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary referral partner for children placed at Raintree Village. State officials introduce abused, abandoned, and neglected children to the organization when family member or foster home is unavailable.
• Lowndes County SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll school-age children at Raintree Village attend Lowndes County public schools. Organization works closely with local school system and teachers for educational support.
• Wiregrass Georgia Technical CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for GED programs and vocational training opportunities. Multiple students have earned GEDs through the college and enrolled in college classes.
• MAAC4KidsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliated organization for child welfare advocacy. Raintree Village logo displayed on MAAC4Kids website as member organization.
• Churches of ChristcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based sponsor and supporter network. Over 200 congregations participate in annual Mother’s Day Special Collection and ongoing support. House parents are members of Churches of Christ.
• Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlso works with neglected children involved in court and foster care systems. Raintree Village finished 2nd to CASA for Nonprofit of the Year award.
• Lowndes County Homebuilders AssociationminorOthersChose Raintree Village as recipient of annual Clay Shooting Fundraiser proceeds, demonstrating community business support.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• KidsPeace: Nonprofit operating residential treatment programs, foster care, and behavioral health services for at-risk youth. Directly comparable to Raintree's residential cottages, Behavioral Specialist program, and trauma-informed model.
• Pressley Ridge: Nonprofit providing residential programs, foster care, and community-based services for children and families, including in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Comparable residential and behavioral health offerings for trauma-impacted youth.
• Arrow Child & Family Ministries: Faith-based nonprofit operating residential care, foster care, and family preservation programs in multiple states. Comparable service mix and faith-based sponsorship model to Raintree's continuum.
• Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina: Faith-based (Baptist) nonprofit providing residential group homes, foster care, and family services for vulnerable children in the Southeast. Closely comparable faith affiliation, residential model, and regional footprint to Raintree.
• Maryville Academy: Nonprofit providing residential treatment, foster care, and behavioral health services for children impacted by trauma in Illinois. Direct peer on residential care, behavioral health, and faith-informed (Catholic) care model.

Broad incumbents

• Covenant House: Faith-based nonprofit serving youth experiencing homelessness and trafficking through residential programs and supportive services. Comparable faith-based residential care for vulnerable youth, though focused on older adolescents and homelessness rather than foster care.
• Bethany Christian Services: Faith-based (originally Christian Reformed) nonprofit offering foster care, adoption, and family services across multiple states. Comparable to Raintree's church-sponsored residential and foster care programs, but at national scale.
• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: Large nonprofit operating residential treatment, behavioral health, and foster care services nationally, including Georgia. Comparable in clinical/behavioral programming, but operates at much larger scale and serves higher-acuity youth.

Regional players

• CHRIS 180 (formerly Childhelp & Resource Information Service): Atlanta-based nonprofit offering foster care, residential, behavioral health, and wraparound services for children and families in Georgia. Directly comparable service mix, state-contract model, and Georgia geography.
• Methodist Home for Children (Alabama): Faith-based (Methodist) nonprofit operating residential campuses, group homes, and foster care in Alabama and adjacent states. Comparable faith-affiliated governance and residential cottage model to Raintree, with adjacent geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Raintree-Village-Children-and-Family-Services-100067177452777
• Instagraminstagram.com/raintreevillagechildrenshome
• Xx.com/Raintr33Village
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/family-therapy-center

Compliance2 records

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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