Children's Network of Hillsborough

What Children's Network of Hillsborough does

Children's Network of Hillsborough (CNHC) is the designated lead child welfare agency for Hillsborough County, Florida (Circuit 13), operating under the state's Community-Based Care (CBC) model since July 1, 2022. CNHC was created in March 2022 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Camelot Community Care, Inc. and holds an exclusive contract with the Florida Department of Children and Families to oversee the local child welfare system, including prevention, family preservation, foster care, adoption, kinship care, independent living, and human trafficking prevention services. The organization is structured as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt LLC governed by a Board chaired by Hillsborough County Public Defender Julianne M. Holt and led by CEO Terri Balliet.

CNHC delivers a portfolio of interconnected child welfare services spanning the full continuum from prevention to permanency. The core service set includes the Intensive Family Services Team (IFST) for in-home family preservation, Level 1-5 foster care licensing and placement, adoption services with post-adoption subsidies, the Safe Haven human trafficking prevention program (in partnership with Hillsborough County and the No More Foundation), an Independent Living Program for youth ages 13-23, and an Integrated Health department that coordinates physical, behavioral, dental, and developmental care through Medicaid managed care organizations. Subcontracted case management organizations — including Camelot Community Care, Gulf Coast JFCS, Lutheran Services Florida, One Hope United, and Thompson — execute direct case management, while CNHC maintains oversight, licensing, and accountability functions.

The business model is a government-contracted nonprofit structure: the primary revenue stream is the DCF lead-agency contract, supplemented by county funding (for Safe Haven), grants, and tax-deductible donations. The organization reports serving 10,000+ children since inception, 1,299+ family reunifications (#1 in Florida), 1,626+ finalized adoptions, 540+ licensed foster homes, and a $120M annual budget supporting 300+ employees. The technology stack consists of an unspecified child welfare case management platform, Microsoft Power BI dashboards for public-facing performance accountability metrics, and Microsoft Teams for monthly virtual foster and adoption information sessions. The organization holds Council on Accreditation (COA) accreditation and operates exclusively within Hillsborough County, with no current indication of geographic expansion beyond Circuit 13.

Name

Children's Network of Hillsborough

Legal name

Children's Network of Hillsborough, LLC

Website

https://childrensnetworkhillsborough.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Children's Network of Hillsborough is the designated lead child welfare agency for Hillsborough County, Florida, contracted with the state Department of Children and Families to deliver foster care, adoption, family preservation, independent living, and human trafficking prevention services to at-risk children and families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Welfare Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Child Welfare, Foster Care & Adoption Services (BPAGAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO), Family Coaching, Parent-Mediated & Home Visiting EI Services (EDACAFAJ)

Keywords

• Child welfare services
• Foster care
• Adoption services
• Family preservation
• Community-based care

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts: CNHC operates as a community-based care lead agency contracted with the Florida Department of Children and Families under the state's CBC model, receiving government funding to oversee the local child welfare system including foster care, adoption, family preservation, and prevention services.
2. Donations: Tax-deductible charitable contributions to the 501(c)(3) organization (FEIN 88-1516696) that directly support local foster and adoptive children and families through programs like tutoring, sports, arts, graduation expenses, and normalcy activities.
3. Grants: Funding from various grants including county funding for Safe Haven program, foundation grants (DeBartolo Family Foundation Spirit of Humanity Award $25,000), and other philanthropic sources to support specific programs and initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Children's Network of Hillsborough operates as the lead child welfare agency for Hillsborough County, Florida, contracted with the Florida Department of Children and Families under the state's Community-Based Care model. The organization delivers a coordinated system of care spanning prevention through permanency, including family preservation through the Intensive Family Services Team (IFST), foster care licensing, kinship care, adoption services, the Safe Haven human trafficking prevention program, the Independent Living Program for youth aging out of foster care, and Integrated Health coordination.

Product overview

Children's Network of Hillsborough operates as a lead child welfare agency providing a coordinated system of care for children and families in Hillsborough County, Florida. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected services organized around the child welfare continuum: Family Preservation through the Intensive Family Services Team (IFST), Foster Care (including kinship care and licensed foster homes Levels 1-5), Adoption services with post-adoption support, Safe Haven human trafficking prevention program, Independent Living services for youth transitioning out of foster care, and Integrated Health coordination. These services work together to protect children, strengthen families, preserve family connections when possible, and create pathways to permanency through reunification, guardianship, or adoption.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Safe Haven: Human trafficking prevention program dedicated to educating the community, supporting vulnerable youth, and connecting children and families with resources. Funded by Hillsborough County and delivered in partnership with Declare No More (also referred to as No More Foundation).
• IFST (Intensive Family Services Team)

Products and services

• Family Preservation (Intensive Family Services Team, IFST) Prevention and family preservation program providing in-home services to families at risk of child removal, focused on keeping children safely with their families and avoiding entry into out-of-home care. Services target families in Hillsborough County involved with the child welfare system.
• Foster Care (Levels 1–5) Foster care licensing and placement services for children removed from their homes, with five levels of care intensity matched to children's needs. Includes recruitment, training, licensing, and ongoing support of foster parents across Hillsborough County.
• Kinship Care Support services for relatives and kin caregivers who provide out-of-home care for children in the child welfare system, helping maintain family and cultural connections while ensuring children's safety.
• Adoption Services Adoption services providing permanent family placements for children in the child welfare system, including post-adoption support through age 28. Monthly information sessions are offered for prospective adoptive parents via Microsoft Teams.
• Safe Haven (Human Trafficking Prevention) Human trafficking prevention and recovery program serving vulnerable youth, particularly those in or at risk of entering the child welfare system. Operates in partnership with law enforcement to identify and recover exploited youth.
• Independent Living Program Transitional services for youth ages 13–23 who are aging out of or have aged out of foster care, providing life skills training, education support, employment resources, and ongoing support to help them transition to independent adulthood.
• Integrated Health Coordinated healthcare program for children in the child welfare system, integrating physical and behavioral health services through partnerships with Medicaid managed care plans. Aims to ensure holistic well-being for children in care.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,299 families reunited (No. 1 in Florida for family reunifications)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2022DCF has partnered with CNHC under the state's Community-Based Care model, entrusting CNHC to lead the local child welfare system in Hillsborough County. CNHC oversees prevention, family preservation, reunification, and permanency services.
• Hillsborough CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty government partner providing funding for CNHC and specifically the Safe Haven human trafficking prevention program. CNHC is the county's lead child welfare agency.
• No More FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Safe Haven human trafficking prevention program. Safe Haven is a county-funded initiative made possible through partnership between Hillsborough County, No More Foundation, and CNHC.
• The Family Law CollaborationflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 STAR Gala for two consecutive years. Comprises Adams Law Association, P.A., JM Litigation Support Services, LLC, Law Offices of Gary De Pury, and Keri L. Armpriester, P.A.
• Community Partners (70+)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCNHC works alongside 70+ community partners including case management organizations, foster care and adoption agencies, healthcare providers, schools, behavioral health professionals, legal advocates, faith communities, and local businesses to form a coordinated system of care.
• Case Management OrganizationscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubcontracted case management agencies including Camelot Community Care, Gulf Coast JFCS, Lutheran Services Florida (LSF), One Hope United, and Thompson that provide direct case management services to families.
• U.S. Marshals ServiceflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCNHC partners with USMS and federal, state, and local law enforcement for Operation Home for the Holidays and Operation Dragon Eye, helping recover 117+ vulnerable youth. Operation Home for the Holidays earned White House recognition.
• Phoenix House FloridaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBehavioral health treatment provider. Board Member Maria Alvarez serves as President and CEO of Phoenix House Florida.
• Florida Coalition for ChildrenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide child welfare advocacy organization. CEO Terri Balliet serves on the Board of Directors and previously served as Chair.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ChildNet, Inc. Community-Based Care lead agency for Broward and Palm Beach counties (Circuits 17 and 15) operating under the same Florida CBC framework. Manages foster care, adoption, and prevention services for a high-volume child welfare population comparable to CNHC's Hillsborough County operations.
• Eckerd Connects: National nonprofit child welfare agency that previously served as the CBC lead agency for Hillsborough County (Circuit 13) before CNHC took over in 2022. Operates multiple CBC contracts across Florida and offers foster care, case management, and youth services with directly comparable service offerings.
• Family Support Services of North Florida: Community-Based Care lead agency for Northeast and Central Florida (Circuit 4 - Duval, Clay, Nassau). Delivers child welfare services including foster care, adoption, and family preservation under identical Florida DCF contracting arrangements.
• Kids Central, Inc. Community-Based Care lead agency for Circuit 5 (Marion, Lake, Sumter, Citrus, Hernando, and Pasco counties) operating under the same Florida DCF contract model. Delivers child welfare services including prevention, foster care, and adoption across a multi-county region.
• Brevard Family Partnership: Community-Based Care lead agency for Brevard County (Circuit 18) under contract with Florida DCF. Provides the same suite of child welfare services - family preservation, foster care, adoption - as CNHC under an identical regulatory framework.
• Big Bend Community Based Care: Community-Based Care lead agency for Circuit 2 (Leon, Wakulla, Gadsden, Liberty, Franklin, Jefferson counties) operating under the same Florida DCF contract structure. Provides child welfare services including prevention, foster care, and adoption in a multi-county region.
• Lutheran Services Florida: Large statewide nonprofit providing foster care, adoption, and case management services as one of CNHC's five subcontracted case management organizations. Operates across Florida with directly comparable service offerings and contractual relationship with CNHC.
• Our Kids of Miami-Dade/Monroe, Inc. Community-Based Care lead agency for Circuit 11 (Miami-Dade and Monroe counties) under contract with Florida DCF. Provides foster care, adoption, and case management services using a service-delivery model directly parallel to CNHC's.
• Children's Network of Southwest Florida: Community-Based Care lead agency serving Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry, Glades, and Sarasota counties under the same Florida DCF contract structure as CNHC. Provides foster care, adoption, and family preservation services through a comparable model.

Broad incumbents

• Camelot Community Care, Inc. Parent organization of CNHC and broader multi-state nonprofit child welfare provider operating in Florida and other states. Owns CNHC as a wholly owned subsidiary and provides administrative, financial, and case management support; serves as both parent and case management subcontractor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ChildrensNetworkofHillsborough
• Facebookfacebook.com/CNHCLLC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/children-s-network-of-hillsborough
• Instagraminstagram.com/childrensnetworkhillsborough

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles28 records

Funding overview

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