California Alliance of Child & Family Services

What California Alliance of Child & Family Services does

The California Alliance of Child and Family Services (CA Alliance) is a Sacramento-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization founded in 2000 that serves as the unifying policy advocacy body for organizations serving California's children, youth, and families. It represents approximately 160 member agencies — including child welfare and foster care agencies, behavioral health providers, county agencies, schools, tribal organizations, and private providers — spanning all 58 California counties and collectively impacting over 1 million youth and families annually. The organization runs policy advocacy at the California state Legislature, regulatory agencies, and the governor's office, producing annual policy platforms (2025, 2026), op-eds in major outlets, and joint statements with advocacy partners on issues including the foster family agency insurance crisis, CalAIM payment reform, AB 665, AB 2711, and the 988 crisis line.

The CA Alliance operates through three primary business lines. First, membership services across General, Associate, and Affiliate Subscription tiers (Affiliate priced at $2,500 annually), providing advocacy representation, policy alerts, governance access, and member-rate pricing on training and events. Second, the Catalyst Center — a wholly-owned operating subsidiary delivering training, research, and technical assistance, including the CWC Apprenticeship Program (launched 2025 with Chabot–Las Positas CCD and HCAI funding), Open Doors Training, and the Wellness Together Conference (10th year). Third, the Full Circle Health Network (FCHN) — a wholly-owned subsidiary that aggregates accredited providers to deliver integrated Medi-Cal care statewide, with named executive leadership and active managed-care operations.

Revenue is generated through membership dues, conference registration and sponsorship (notably the 800+ attendee Stronger Together annual conference in Anaheim and the Sacramento-based Advocacy in Action conference), training and technical assistance fees, and FCHN Medi-Cal network activity. The GTM motion is community-led and membership-driven: recruitment via website, newsletter, social media, direct outreach by the VP of Membership and Outreach, and convening at sector events. The organization is led by CEO Pete Weldy (appointed May 20, 2025) and Board President Kathy McCarthy (elected August 5, 2025), with 33 employees and no parent company, external ownership, or stock listing.

Name

California Alliance of Child & Family Services

Legal name

California Alliance of Child and Family Services

Website

https://cacfs.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The California Alliance of Child and Family Services is a Sacramento-based nonprofit membership organization founded in 2000 that advocates at the California state level on behalf of approximately 160 member agencies serving children, youth, and families across all 58 California counties, impacting over 1 million people annually.

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Product category

Nonprofit Advocacy and Member Services

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Maternal, Child & Family Health Organizations (BPAGACAF), Family Engagement & Home–School Partnership Programs (EDACALAB)

Keywords

• Child welfare advocacy
• Membership association services
• Workforce development training
• Policy advocacy services
• Behavioral health integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. General Membership Dues: The primary revenue model consists of membership dues from 160 member agencies across California. Membership provides access to advocacy services, training, policy resources, networking, and events. Membership tiers include General Membership, Associate Membership, and Affiliate Subscription.
2. Affiliate Subscription: Non-accredited nonprofit organizations serving children, youth, and families in California can subscribe for $2,500 annually. This provides communications, newsletters, policy alerts, member rates for trainings/webinars/events, and one subscription profile for the CEO. It does not include full membership, voting rights, or participation in policy committees.
3. Conference and Event Revenue: Revenue generated through the annual Stronger Together California Child & Family Services Conference and the Advocacy in Action conference. Sponsorship opportunities are sold to organizations wishing to reach the 800+ child welfare professionals attending. Continuing education credits are offered across multiple licensure types.
4. Training and Technical Assistance: The Catalyst Center provides training, research, and technical assistance for professionals in the child welfare sector. This includes the CWC Apprenticeship Program, Open Doors Training, and various webinars and trainings offered at member rates.

Pricing tiers

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Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The California Alliance of Child & Family Services is a nonprofit membership organization that represents 160 member agencies serving California's children, youth, and families across all 58 counties. It provides policy advocacy at the state Legislature and regulatory agencies, member training and technical assistance through the Catalyst Center, integrated Medi-Cal care delivery via the Full Circle Health Network, and convenes the sector through annual conferences including Stronger Together and Advocacy in Action.

Product overview

The California Alliance of Child and Family Services is a non-profit membership organization that serves as the unifying force for organizations serving California's children, youth, and families. Rather than a single unified software product, the organization offers a portfolio of advocacy programs, professional development services, and member resources. Key offerings include the Catalyst Center (training, research, and technical assistance), the Full Circle Health Network (integrated Medi-Cal care), policy platforms guiding annual advocacy priorities, annual conferences (Stronger Together and Advocacy in Action), the Youth Advisory Board, and the CWC Apprenticeship Program for behavioral health workforce development. The organization also provides member benefits including communications, training rates, and access to governance meetings. With 160 member agencies across all 58 California counties, the organization impacts over 1 million youth and families annually.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Catalyst Center: Training, research, and technical assistance programs for child and family services professionals
• Full Circle Health Network

Products and services

• General Membership Annual membership for accredited child welfare, foster care, behavioral health, and family service agencies in California, providing policy advocacy, legislative representation, training access at member rates, networking, voting rights, and participation in policy committees.
• Affiliate Subscription Annual subscription priced at $2,500 for non-accredited nonprofit organizations serving children, youth, and families in California. Includes Alliance communications, newsletters, policy alerts, member rates for trainings, webinars, and events, and one subscription profile for the CEO. Excludes full membership, voting rights, and policy committee participation.
• Stronger Together Conference Annual California Child & Family Services Conference held in Anaheim, CA, drawing 800+ attendees from 200+ organizations across 10 regions and 5 tracks (business operations, executive leadership, clinical practice, equity, policy). Offers continuing education credits across 8 licensure types and sponsorship opportunities.
• Advocacy in Action Conference Annual advocacy-focused conference held in Sacramento for child and family services professionals in California, featuring a Gubernatorial Candidate Forum and convening members around state-level policy priorities.
• Wellness Together Conference Annual conference co-organized with the Catalyst Center, focused on workforce wellness and mental health for California's child welfare professionals. Currently in its 10th year.
• CWC Apprenticeship Program Catalyst for Wellness in Community (CWC) Apprenticeship Program offering paid, earn-and-learn career pathways for individuals with lived experience, combining on-the-job training with college coursework leading to an Associate of Arts for Transfer degree in Social Work and Human Services.
• Open Doors Training Training program delivered through the Catalyst Center focused on building authentic connections with youth that foster well-being, offered to member agencies and the broader child welfare workforce.
• Catalyst Center Training and Technical Assistance Training, research, and technical assistance services for child and family welfare professionals, including webinars, professional development, and the Apprenticeship Program. Delivered at member rates to Alliance member agencies and affiliate subscribers.
• Full Circle Health Network Services Network uniting accredited Medi-Cal providers to deliver integrated, whole-person care to children, youth, and families statewide under the CalAIM framework. Operates as an affiliated entity of the California Alliance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1 million youth and families impacted annually by member agencies
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Full Circle Health Network (FCHN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFCHN is an affiliated entity of the California Alliance that expands access to integrated Medi-Cal care, uniting accredited providers to deliver whole-person services statewide. It is listed as a key affiliated organization on the CA Alliance website.
• Catalyst CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Catalyst Center is an affiliated entity that advances equity and innovation with training, research, and technical assistance for professionals in the child welfare sector. It houses apprenticeship programs, Open Doors training, technical assistance services, and the Wellness Together Conference.
• CBO Medi-Cal CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe CA Alliance is a member organization of the CBO Medi-Cal Coalition, working to advocate for policies and practices that prioritize the capacity and financial sustainability of CBOs within the CalAIM space.
• Chabot–Las Positas Community College DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe CA Alliance's Catalyst Center partnered with Chabot–Las Positas Community College District to develop the Catalyst for Wellness in Community (CWC) Apprenticeship Program, which provides paid, earn-and-learn career pathways for people with lived experience.
• Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI)supportingOthersHCAI provides support for the Catalyst for Wellness in Community (CWC) Apprenticeship Program developed by the CA Alliance's Catalyst Center.
• National Center for Youth LawsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerJointly developed AB 665 FAQ resource with National Center for Youth Law, National Health Law Program, The Children's Partnership, California Alliance of Child and Family Services, and California School-Based Health Alliance.
• National Health Law ProgramsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerJointly developed AB 665 FAQ resource with National Center for Youth Law, National Health Law Program, The Children's Partnership, California Alliance of Child and Family Services, and California School-Based Health Alliance.
• The Children's PartnershipsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerJointly developed AB 665 FAQ resource with National Center for Youth Law, National Health Law Program, The Children's Partnership, California Alliance of Child and Family Services, and California School-Based Health Alliance.
• California School-Based Health AlliancesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerJointly developed AB 665 FAQ resource with National Center for Youth Law, National Health Law Program, The Children's Partnership, California Alliance of Child and Family Services, and California School-Based Health Alliance.
• California Academy of Child and Adolescent PsychiatrysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with the California Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Children Now, and the California Youth Empowerment Network to create resources for implementing AB 2711.
• Children NowsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with the California Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Children Now, and the California Youth Empowerment Network to create resources for implementing AB 2711.
• California Youth Empowerment NetworksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with the California Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Children Now, and the California Youth Empowerment Network to create resources for implementing AB 2711.
• Children's PartnershipsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with the Children's Partnership, Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, and the California Black Women's Health Project to create a 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Fact Sheet for community-based organizations and schools.
• Didi Hirsch Mental Health ServicessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with the Children's Partnership, Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, and the California Black Women's Health Project to create a 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Fact Sheet for community-based organizations and schools.
• California Black Women's Health ProjectsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with the Children's Partnership, Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, and the California Black Women's Health Project to create a 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Fact Sheet for community-based organizations and schools.
• County Welfare Directors AssociationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with county-focused organizations including the County Welfare Directors Association to impact policy at the local level.
• County Behavioral Health Directors Association of CaliforniasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with county-focused organizations including the County Behavioral Health Directors Association of California to impact policy at the local level.
• Chief Probation Officers AssociationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with county-focused organizations including the Chief Probation Officers Association to impact policy at the local level.
• Disability Rights CaliforniasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerIssued a joint statement on the elimination of OSEP with Disability Rights California and the California Association of Private Special Education Services (CAPSES), demanding continued protection and enforcement of rights of children and families.
• California Association of Private Special Education Services (CAPSES)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerIssued a joint statement on the elimination of OSEP with Disability Rights California and the California Association of Private Special Education Services (CAPSES), demanding continued protection and enforcement of rights of children and families.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/caalliancekids
• Facebookfacebook.com/CAAllianceKIDS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/california-alliance-of-child-family-services
• Instagraminstagram.com/calalliancekids

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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