CENTRAL TEXAS YOUTH SERVICES BUREAU

What CENTRAL TEXAS YOUTH SERVICES BUREAU does

Central Texas Youth Services Bureau is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, founded in 1970 and headquartered in Belton, Texas, that delivers a continuum of free services to runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth across three Central Texas counties (Bell, Coryell, and McLennan). Its core offerings include the Option House 15-bed emergency shelter for ages 3-17 (operating since 1977), the Project FUTURE Transitional Living Program, a six-apartment Independent Living Program in Killeen, a Maternity Group Home in Waco for pregnant and parenting teens, the WIN Programs workforce-readiness track for foster youth, Transition Resource Centers, and Project SOS street outreach. The organization also operates a 24-hour crisis care hotline (1-800-421-TEEN) and maintains over 350 Safe Place access sites through partnerships with convenience stores, fire stations, libraries, and other community locations.

The organization does not operate a technology product platform. Its underlying 'technology' is a service delivery infrastructure — physical shelter beds, transitional apartments, street outreach teams, hotlines, and referral networks — supported by case management staff and youth care workers. No public-facing apps, APIs, or software offerings are disclosed, and the website uses Cloudflare email obfuscation. The product mix is therefore entirely service-based rather than software-based.

The revenue model is a donation- and grant-funded nonprofit model: services are provided at no cost to eligible youth and families. Funding sources span federal grants (HHS Administration for Children, Youth and Families; HUD), state agencies (Texas DFPS, Texas Workforce Commission), county and municipal funding (Bell County; City of Killeen CDBG/HOME Funds; City of Temple), foundations (Meadows Foundation, Waco Foundation, United Way of Central Texas and Greater Fort Hood Area), and corporate sponsors (Best Buy, Walmart, Coca-Cola, Southwest Airlines). A minor earned-revenue stream comes from Project FUTURE's Chicago-style hot dog cart on the Belton courthouse square, which also serves as a youth employment training vehicle, and charitable bingo events at Oasis Bingo Hall. Go-to-market is community-led: outreach through Safe Place sites, hotline, street outreach, and referral networks rather than traditional sales or marketing channels.

Name

CENTRAL TEXAS YOUTH SERVICES BUREAU

Legal name

Central Texas Youth Services

Website

https://centraltexasyouthservices.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Central Texas Youth Services Bureau is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in Belton, Texas that provides free emergency shelter, transitional living, street outreach, and maternity group home services to runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth ages 3-25 across Bell, Coryell, and McLennan Counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Social Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Youth emergency shelter
• Transitional living services
• Runaway youth outreach
• Homeless youth services
• Maternity group home

Headquarters

HQ city

Belton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Public Funding: Primary funding from government sources including Bell County, City of Killeen (CDBG Funds/HOME Funds), City of Temple, Department of Health and Human Services - Administration for Children, Youth & Families, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Texas Workforce Commission, and U.S. Housing and Urban Development.
2. Foundation and Nonprofit Support: Funding from foundations including Meadows Foundation, Waco Foundation, and United Way of Central Texas and Greater Fort Hood Area.
3. Corporate and Private Donations: Additional funding and support from Best Buy Corporation, Walmart, Coca-Cola, Junior League of Bell County, Church Women League of Bell County, PCSI of Austin, Oasis Bingo of Harker Heights, and Central Texas Machining. Charitable bingo events and fundraising events like 'The Taste of Central Texas' also generate support.
4. Program Revenue: Project FUTURE operates a Chicago-style hot dog cart on the Court House Square in downtown Belton Texas providing youth employment training experience.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Central Texas Youth Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free emergency shelter, transitional and independent living programs, street outreach, maternity group home, and support services to runaway, homeless, and at-risk children and youth ages 3-25 across Bell, Coryell, and McLennan Counties. Services are accessed via a 24-hour crisis care hotline, 350+ Safe Place sites, and direct facility-based intake at locations in Belton, Killeen, and Waco.

Product overview

Central Texas Youth Services Bureau is a nonprofit social services organization (501(c)(3)) that does not operate a technology product platform. It provides a suite of direct youth support services including emergency shelter (Option House), transitional living programs (Project FUTURE), street outreach (Project SOS/Project SAFE PLACE), maternity group home services, and independent living programs. These services are delivered through multiple locations in Central Texas (Belton, Killeen, Waco) and operate a 24-hour crisis care hotline. The organization does not offer a software product, SaaS platform, or technology-based offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Option House Emergency Shelter A 15-bed 24-hour emergency shelter for children and youth ages 3-17 years, providing shelter care, food, counseling, medical/dental screening, assessment, and referral services at no cost.
• Project FUTURE (Transitional Living Program) Residential housing and supportive services program for homeless youth and young adults ages 16-22 years, offering transitional living apartments, GED education, job readiness training, independent living skills, employment assistance, and case management.
• Project SOS (Street Outreach for Survival) Street outreach program operated in Bell, Coryell, and McLennan Counties providing information and referral, case management, food, water, clothing, hygiene kits, transportation, shelter, and emergency crisis services to runaway, homeless, and street youth through age 21.
• Maternity Group Home (MGH) Residential services for pregnant and/or parenting teens ages 16-22 years, providing apartments in Waco with referral services, infant/child supportive services, and parenting skills training.
• WIN Programs (Working for Independence Now) Workforce-focused services for foster youth and young adults ages 16-25 years partnering with local businesses, providing job readiness training, required training and employment uniforms/safety gear, and on-the-job training.
• Independent Living Program (ILP) Apartments and supportive services for homeless youth and young adults ages 18-21 years, with six apartments located in Killeen, Texas providing transitional living support.
• Transition Resource Center - Bell County Service center for street youth located in Belton, Texas offering GED education, life skills education, transportation assistance, computer and internet access, laundry, kitchen facilities, mail drop, and information and referral services for youth ages 16-25 in the Texas Foster Care system.
• Transition Resource Center - McLennan County Service center located in Waco, McLennan County Texas offering support services for youth ages 16-25 who are or have been in the Texas Foster Care system.
• Project SAFE PLACE A national partner program utilizing over 350 designated Safe Place sites throughout Bell, McLennan and Coryell Counties where runaway and homeless youth can access immediate help, including convenience stores, shopping centers, fire stations, libraries, city buildings, and youth organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15-bed emergency shelter capacity for children ages 3-17
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and minor.

• Southwest AirlinessupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSouthwest Airlines has been a supporting partner with Central Texas Youth Services for many years, specifically supporting Project SAFE PLACE initiative.
• Lockaway StorageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLockaway Storage supports Central Texas Youth Services and promotes support for abused kids and homeless teens.
• Oasis Bingo HallsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerOasis Bingo Hall hosts charitable bingo events benefiting Central Texas Youth Services. Located at 715 Edwards Drive, Harker Heights, TX 76548. Contact: (254) 699-6488
• Central Texas Council of GovernmentssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional planning organization. Address: 302 E. Central Ave, Belton Texas 76513, 254-933-7521. Provides housing and community development resources.
• Killeen Housing AuthoritysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic housing authority providing housing support. Address: 731 Wolf Street, Killeen Texas 76541, 254-634-5243.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Larkin Street Youth Services: San Francisco nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, drop-in services, and workforce development for homeless and at-risk youth ages 12-24. Closest program-level analog to CTYS's integrated model.
• National Runaway Safeline: National 24/7 crisis hotline and referral service for runaway and homeless youth. Direct peer given CTYS's reliance on the National Runaway Switchboard referral relationship and parallel crisis-line operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Covenant House: Large national nonprofit operating emergency shelters, transitional living, and street outreach for homeless youth ages 18-24. Closest analog in scale of integrated youth housing services.
• Youth Villages: National nonprofit providing residential, behavioral health, and at-risk youth services across multiple states. Comparable at-risk youth mission with much larger scale and broader geographic reach than CTYS.
• Family Promise: National nonprofit network addressing family homelessness with shelter, prevention, and stabilization services. Comparable in scope and funding model but serves families more broadly than CTYS's youth-specific focus.

Regional players

• LifeWorks (Youth and Family Alliance, Austin): Austin-area nonprofit serving youth and families experiencing homelessness, abuse, or crisis with shelter, counseling, and workforce programs. Closely comparable service lines to CTYS in a nearby Central Texas geography.
• SAFE Alliance (Austin/Travis County): Central Texas-area nonprofit providing shelter, counseling, and youth services including a Safe Place program. Comparable mission on runaway/homeless youth but broader scope including domestic violence and sexual assault services.
• Covenant House Texas (Houston): Texas-based sister site of Covenant House offering emergency shelter, transitional living, and workforce programs for homeless youth. Comparable service mix and Texas presence, though in a different geography (Houston vs. Central Texas).
• Tumbleweed Center for Youth Development: Phoenix-based nonprofit offering emergency shelter, transitional living, street outreach, and independent living for homeless and at-risk youth. Direct parallel to CTYS's program mix but operating outside Texas.

Others

• Texas Network of Youth Services: Texas statewide association of youth service providers. Peer ecosystem organization that CTYS is networked with, useful for benchmarking service models and accessing advocacy and training resources.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/central-texas-youth-services-bureau

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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