Carrie Steele-Pitts Homes

What Carrie Steele-Pitts Homes does

Carrie Steele-Pitts Home (CSPH) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1888 in Atlanta, Georgia, headquartered in Decatur. It is one of the nation's oldest African-American-founded orphanages and serves vulnerable youth across Georgia through three core programs: the Independent Living Program (ILP), a scattered-site residential model for youth ages 18-21 transitioning out of foster care; TAGS-BRAVE (Teen Adoption and Guardianship Support), a support group and workshop program for adopted or guardianship teens ages 13-18; and Life Skills Workshops (SET for Success), covering financial literacy, budgeting, employment readiness, and wellness via in-person and Zoom delivery. Complementary programs include GA-RYSE (financial literacy in partnership with MAAC) and a Real Estate Development Program tied to the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project. Services are delivered free of charge across 10 Georgia cities by a 12-person staff.

CSPH's business model is donation- and grant-driven rather than commercial. Revenue streams include individual donations (one-time and the tiered Steele-Pitts Champions monthly giving program at $10-$250/month processed via Givebutter), contributions from United Way, Georgia Division of Family and Children Services grants (TAGS-BRAVE), Georgia State Tax Credit Program pass-through funding, and corporate/civic partnerships including Centennial Yards, The Home Depot, and Suede Curl Bar. No revenue, ARR, or audited financial figures are publicly disclosed; the organization operates without venture capital or private equity backing. Operational technology is limited to SaaS tools for fundraising, event registration, and virtual workshops (Zoom, Givebutter, SignUpGenius, Georgia Tax Center). CSPH reports a 100% high school graduation rate for youth in care and states it has transformed the lives of more than 20,000 young individuals since 1888.

Name

Carrie Steele-Pitts Homes

Legal name

Carrie Steele-Pitts Home, Inc.

Website

https://csph.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1888

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Carrie Steele-Pitts Home is a 138-year-old Atlanta-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing foster-care transition, independent living, and adoption support programs to youth across 10 Georgia cities through a 12-person staff funded by donations, grants, and state tax credits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Social Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Educational Services (611), Child Care Services (6244)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Transition Services (Secondary to Postsecondary/Employment, Life Skills) (EDAJAKAG), Specialized Residential Special Education Programs (EDAKAAAH), Behavioral & Social-Emotional Support (ABA, PBIS, Counseling) (EDAJAKAE)

Keywords

• Youth social services
• Foster care support
• Independent living program
• Life skills training
• Adoption support groups

Headquarters

HQ city

Decatur

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual supporters. Monthly giving program called Steele-Pitts Champions with tiered donation levels ($10-$250/month). One-time gifts support life skills, educational opportunities, and community connection programs.
2. Georgia State Tax Credit Program: Georgia Tax Credit Program allowing donors to receive state tax credits for donations to CSPH. Donors apply through Georgia Tax Center and receive approval before making contributions.
3. United Way Contributions: CSPH is a United Way agency receiving contributions toward operational expenses. United Way partnership provides ongoing operational funding support.
4. Grants and Foundations: Grant funding including support from Georgia Division of Family and Children Services for TAGS-BRAVE program. Partnership with organizations like MAAC for financial literacy programming.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Carrie Steele-Pitts Home (CSPH) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides youth empowerment and foster care support programs across Georgia. Its core offerings include the Independent Living Program (ILP) for youth ages 18-21, TAGS-BRAVE post-adoption support groups for teens 13-18, Life Skills Workshops (SET for Success/GA-RYSE), and the Real Estate Development Program. Programs are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries through in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats across 10 Georgia cities.

Product overview

Carrie Steele-Pitts Home operates as a unified nonprofit service organization offering youth empowerment and foster care support programs across Georgia. The portfolio includes Life Skills Workshops (SET for Success), TAGS-BRAVE teen adoption support groups, and an Independent Living Program for youth ages 18-21. These programs are complemented by the Steele-Pitts Champions monthly giving initiative and the GA-RYSE financial literacy curriculum. The organization serves youth through virtual, hybrid, and in-person delivery across 10 Georgia cities, focusing on comprehensive youth development from basic needs to independent living preparation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TAGS-BRAVE: Teen Adoption and Guardianship Support - Building Relationships And Valuable Experiences. A program supporting teens aged 13-18 who are adopted, in guardianship, or in DHS permanent custody with adoptive status.
• Independent Living Program (ILP)

Products and services

• Life Skills Workshops (SET for Success) Virtual and in-person workshops for youth covering topics including credit reporting, budgeting, emergency preparedness, nutrition, goal setting, car maintenance, and creative expression. Programs are delivered through the GA-RYSE initiative to youth with foster care experience across Georgia.
• TAGS-BRAVE (Teen Adoption and Guardianship Support) Post-adoption support program for teens aged 13-18 who are adopted, in guardianship, or in DHS permanent custody with adoptive status. Includes interactive activities, personal growth workshops, and guest speakers across 10 Georgia cities.
• Independent Living Program (ILP) Residential care program supporting older youth ages 18-21 through a scattered-site living model with an independent living curriculum focused on life skills, financial literacy, employment readiness, education planning, and housing stability.
• Steele-Pitts Champions Monthly Giving Monthly giving program with impact levels ($10-$250/month) supporting consistent youth programming. Tiers include Encourager ($10), Builder ($25), Advocate ($50), Champion ($100), and Visionary ($250) for donors.
• GA-RYSE Financial literacy and life skills program partnering with MAAC's Match Savings Program. Covers SMART goals, budgeting, credit reports, banking, investing, fraud prevention, and asset management through Keys 1-8 curriculum.
• Real Estate Development Program Program exposing young adults to real estate development and skilled trades careers through hands-on experiences including participation in the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% high school graduation rate for all youth in CSPH care
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Centennial YardsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Urban development company that dedicated the Steele Bridge to CSPH in 2023 and maintains ongoing partnership and support. Representatives attended National Foster Care Month proclamation presentation.
• Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner providing funding for TAGS-BRAVE (Teen Adoption and Guardianship Support) program. DFCS grants enable CSPH to provide comprehensive post-adoption support for teens aged 13-18 who are adopted, in guardianship, or in DHS permanent custody with adoptive status.
• United WaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSPH operates as a United Way member agency, receiving contributions toward operational expenses. This longstanding partnership provides essential funding for the organization's child development programs and operational costs.
• MAAC (Microenterprise Association of Atlanta Consortium)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with MAAC's Match Savings Program to provide youth with comprehensive financial literacy curriculum covering SMART goals, budgeting, credit and credit reports, banking, investing, fraud prevention, and asset management.
• The Home DepotminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner that contributed bicycle donations to support youth programs and community events, including bike giveaway programs.
• Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSPH's Real Estate Development Program participants worked alongside volunteers and community partners in the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project, learning about construction, housing development, and the impact of safe housing on families.
• Suede Curl BarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLicensed stylist Adrianna from Suede Curl Bar led a Hair Care Workshop for youth, contributing to life skills programming and personal development.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hillside Family of Agencies: Multi-state nonprofit delivering residential, educational, and community-based services for youth and families. Comparable to CSPH in foster-care transition, residential heritage, and life-skills programming.
• KVC Health Systems: National child welfare nonprofit providing in-home family services, foster care, behavioral health, and transition services for youth in care. Comparable to CSPH's full youth-welfare portfolio across multiple states.
• Covenant House: National nonprofit providing residential and supportive services to youth experiencing homelessness and aging out of foster care. Comparable to CSPH's Independent Living Program serving youth aged 18-21.
• National Youth Advocate Program: National nonprofit delivering foster care, adoption, independent living, and behavioral health services for youth and families. Directly comparable to CSPH's TAGS-BRAVE and ILP service lines.
• Boys Town: National nonprofit providing residential youth care, foster family services, and transition-to-independence programs. Directly comparable to CSPH's ILP and residential heritage as one of the oldest youth-care organizations in the U.S.
• CHRIS 180: Atlanta-based nonprofit providing foster care, adoption, behavioral health, and youth housing services. Direct regional peer to CSPH; former employer of TAGS-BRAVE Coordinator Kelsey Houston.
• Children's Home Society of North Carolina: Multi-service child welfare nonprofit offering adoption, foster care, and post-adoption support for teens. Closely mirrors CSPH's TAGS-BRAVE post-adoption model and statewide service delivery approach.

Regional players

• Maryvale: Arizona-based nonprofit providing residential care, behavioral health, and community services for children and families. Comparable in residential-care heritage and youth-services portfolio, though operating in a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• United Way Worldwide: National umbrella organization funding local human-service agencies including CSPH itself. Functions as both an incumbent funder and an aggregator of donor dollars across the social-services sector in which CSPH competes.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Largest U.S. youth-services nonprofit offering after-school and teen programming nationwide. Comparable to CSPH's youth-development mission and life-skills workshop model, but operates at much larger scale and broader scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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