A BETTER CHANCE FOR OUR CHILDREN INC

What A BETTER CHANCE FOR OUR CHILDREN INC does

A Better Chance for Our Children Inc (ABCFOC) is a Delaware-based nonprofit organization founded in 2009 and operational since 2011, providing adoption, foster care, post-permanency support, and trauma-informed therapy services to children and families throughout the state. The organization traces its operating philosophy to Tressler Adoption Services (founded 1971 by William and Barbara Tremitiere) and implements a 'cradle-to-grave' lifetime support model originated by Barb Tremitiere. ABCFOC's core service portfolio comprises four interconnected programs: Adoption Services (connecting waiting children, primarily from foster care, with adoptive families), Foster Care Services (temporary placements with reunification support), Post-Permanency Support Services (lifelong free support including CAPS support groups, Rec-n-Respite, parent coaching, teen mentoring, crisis intervention, and specialized childcare), and Therapy Services in Wilmington (individual and family counseling using EMDR, neurofeedback variants — Traditional, Infraslow, and LENS — and Safe and Sound Protocol). The organization operates from two offices: Wilmington (New Castle County, 1307 Philadelphia Pike) and Milford (Kent/Sussex Counties, 805 S. Dupont Boulevard), with a 16-person staff led by Founder Mary Lou Edgar, CFO Dan Edgar, and Executive Director Meg Garey (since 2016).

The revenue model is hybrid: primary funding flows through Delaware state government contracts (DSCYF and related agencies) covering adoption, foster care, and post-permanency services, supplemented by charitable donations through the 'Friends of ABC' annual fund, one-time gifts, gifts of stock, and planned/legacy giving, plus fee-for-service revenue from the Wilmington therapy practice. All post-permanency support services are provided free of charge to Delaware families that have adopted or obtained guardianship. The go-to-market motion is community-led and event-driven: families are recruited via monthly virtual information nights, quarterly Resource Parent Preparation Classes, bi-monthly Rec-n-Respite programs, peer support groups (CAPS) at both offices, and partnerships with state agencies and child welfare organizations including Prevent Child Abuse Delaware, the Beau Biden Foundation, Foster Well, the Office of the Child Advocate, and Families Rising (formerly NACAC). No external investors, PE/VC backing, or parent company is present; ownership governance rests with the founders.

The addressable market is sharply defined: Delaware children in foster care (over 500 waiting per organizational commentary) and the adoptive, foster, and post-permanency families that serve them. The organization does not appear to operate outside Delaware and has no disclosed plans for geographic expansion. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and no funding rounds have been reported.

Name

A BETTER CHANCE FOR OUR CHILDREN INC

Legal name

A Better Chance for Our Children, Inc.

Website

https://abcfoc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

A Better Chance for Our Children Inc is a Delaware nonprofit providing adoption, foster care, post-permanency support, and trauma-informed therapy services to children and families statewide, operating from two offices with 16 staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Welfare and Family Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Behavioral Therapy (ABA/ESDM/Positive Behavior Support) (EDACAFAE), Down Syndrome & Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Childcare (HSAAAIAC)

Keywords

• Foster care services
• Adoption services
• Post-permanency support
• Trauma-informed therapy
• Child welfare services

Headquarters

HQ city

WILMINGTON, Delaware

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. State Contracts: Primary funding source through contracts with Delaware state government to provide adoption, foster care, and post-permanency support services.
2. Donations and Charitable Gifts: Annual fund (Friends of ABC), one-time donations, gifts of stock, and legacy/planned gifts from individuals. Credit card, check, and stock transfer options available.
3. Therapy Services: Individual and family counseling services provided at the Wilmington office to foster and adoptive families. Services include trauma therapy, EMDR, neurofeedback, and other specialized modalities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

A Better Chance for Our Children (ABCFOC) is a Delaware-based nonprofit that connects waiting children—primarily from foster care, many with special needs—with permanent adoptive families. It provides four core service lines: Adoption Services, Foster Care Services, Post-Permanency Support Services (free lifetime support), and Therapy Services (trauma-informed counseling including neurofeedback, EMDR, and Safe and Sound Protocol). All post-permanency services are provided at no charge to Delaware families who have adopted or obtained guardianship of a child.

Product overview

A Better Chance for Our Children (ABCFOC) is a nonprofit organization offering a unified suite of child welfare and family support services in Delaware. The core service portfolio comprises four interconnected programs: Adoption Services (connecting waiting children with permanent families), Foster Care Services (providing temporary placements with support), Post-Permanency Support Services (lifelong assistance after adoption/guardianship), and Therapy Services (trauma-informed clinical care). Post-Permanency serves as the ongoing support hub, offering multiple complementary programs including CAPS support groups, Rec-n-Respite, parent coaching, teen mentoring, specialized childcare, crisis intervention, and educational workshops. Therapy Services provides specialized therapeutic modalities including neurofeedback (Traditional, Infraslow, LENS), EMDR, and Safe and Sound Protocol exclusively at the Wilmington office. The organization also delivers educational programming through online workshops and monthly trainings on topics like Love and Logic parenting and FASD understanding. All post-permanency services are provided free of charge to Delaware families who have adopted or obtained guardianship of a child.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Significantly reduces adoption disruptions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Families Rising (formerly NACAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization providing support, education, and advocacy for adoption, foster care, and kinship care. ABCFOC refers families to Families Rising resources and aligns with their mission.
• ATTAChcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation for Treatment and Training in the Attachment of Children. Provides resources and training to improve developmental, emotional, and wellness outcomes in children and teens impacted by early childhood trauma.
• Attachment & Trauma Network, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization focused on improving lives of children impacted by early childhood trauma, abuse, neglect, and prenatal exposures through community and professional support.
• Foster WellminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization working on foster care and adoption initiatives. Listed as a recommended resource for Delaware families.
• Prevent Child Abuse DelawareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState affiliate working to prevent child abuse and strengthen families in Delaware through education and community programs.
• Beau Biden Foundation for the Protection of ChildrenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelaware-based foundation focused on child protection initiatives. Listed as partner organization providing resources for families.
• Office of the Child Advocate (Delaware)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelaware state office providing advocacy for children. Listed as partner organization offering additional resources for families.
• Johnny's AmbassadorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganization educating parents, teens, and communities about dangers of THC products on adolescent brain development. ABCFOC hosts workshops with Johnny's Ambassadors certified presenters.
• DSCYF (Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health) Prevention UnitminorGTM or Marketing PartnerState agency providing prevention services. Their Prevention Unit staff, including certified Johnny's Ambassadors, co-present workshops with ABCFOC on substance abuse prevention.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Together We Grow: Smaller nonprofit providing post-adoption and foster family support services including support groups and respite. Comparable to ABCFOC's post-permanency program focus but at smaller scale in a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• Bethany Christian Services: One of the largest U.S. nonprofit adoption and foster care agencies with national reach, offering adoption, foster care, pregnancy services, and refugee programs. Comparable to ABCFOC in core services (adoption, foster care, post-adoption support) but operates at vastly greater scale across multiple states.
• Adoption Services (Catholic Charities): Catholic Charities affiliates nationwide operate adoption and foster care programs with similar structures to ABCFOC — state-licensed agencies providing placement, preparation, and post-placement support — though embedded in a much larger multi-service nonprofit.
• Jewish Child & Family Services: Multi-service nonprofit providing adoption, foster care, mental health, and family support services. Comparable in combining therapy/counseling with adoption and family services, though typically serving broader populations beyond adoption/foster care.
• Lutheran Services Florida: Large statewide nonprofit providing foster care, adoption, and family support services with therapy components. Comparable service portfolio and contract-based state funding model, though operating at much greater scale.

Direct peers

• Children's Home Society of North Carolina: Statewide nonprofit providing adoption, foster care, and post-adoption support services in North Carolina. Directly comparable service mix to ABCFOC — placing children from foster care, providing parent preparation, and offering post-permanency support — though at larger scale.
• Children Awaiting Parents: Nonprofit dedicated to finding permanent families for waiting children in foster care, particularly siblings and older youth. Directly comparable mission and target population to ABCFOC's adoption program.
• Raise the Future: National nonprofit focused specifically on older-child adoption from foster care and providing post-adoption support — closely aligned with ABCFOC's mission of placing children from foster care and providing lifelong family support.

Others

• National Council For Adoption: National advocacy and resource organization for adoption rather than a direct service provider. Indirectly comparable as a peer/ecosystem organization that ABCFOC families may be referred to, aligned with Families Rising (NACAC) partnership.
• Attachment & Trauma Network, Inc. National organization focused on supporting children impacted by early childhood trauma through community and professional education. ABCFOC has a formal partnership with this organization, making it an ecosystem peer aligned on trauma-informed care delivery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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