Delaware Parents Assn

What Delaware Parents Assn does

Delaware Parents Association, Inc. (DPA) is a Dover, Delaware-based nonprofit organization founded in 1985 by ten Head Start parents to empower parents as primary educators and mentors in their children's lives. The organization delivers a portfolio of free community service programs statewide, including the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) reaching 220+ family day care homes, the Family Support and Resource Network for parent advocacy and empowerment, the Creating Strong Families (CSF) initiative (with sub-programs Creating Lasting Family Connections, Blend & Bond, Rainbow Connections, Double Dutch Fitness, and Building Bridges), the Delaware Youth Leadership Academy, and the Get Smart Don't Start tobacco prevention program.

DPA operates without a proprietary technology platform; program delivery is conducted in-person through workshops, seminars, support groups, and direct family services, supplemented by a Wix-hosted website (www.delparents.org) and organic social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. The organization uses scientifically-validated curricula (e.g., CLFC) as its core programmatic IP.

The business model is that of a community-governed nonprofit: services are provided free to participants, and the operating budget is funded through government grants and contracts — primarily USDA-administered CACFP reimbursements, the Delaware Division of Public Health Tobacco Prevention Community Contract, and Delaware Health Fund dollars channeled through the American Lung Association in Delaware. Donations are accepted via the Zeffy third-party platform. Customer segments are persona-driven (families with children, youth/young adults, family day care providers, and specialized family groups such as blended, LGBTQ+, and divorcing families), and customer concentration sits on the funding side rather than the participant side.

Name

Delaware Parents Assn

Legal name

Delaware Parents Association, Inc.

Website

https://delparents.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Delaware Parents Association is a Dover-based nonprofit founded in 1985 that delivers free statewide community programs — including the CACFP nutrition program for 220+ family day care homes, youth leadership training, tobacco prevention, and specialized family support — funded by government grants and contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Parent Support Services (Parent Coaching, Advocacy) (EDAJALAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Home Visiting & Parent Coaching Programs (EDACALAC), Parent Support Groups & Peer Networks (EDACALAG)

Keywords

• Family support services
• Child nutrition programs
• Substance abuse prevention
• Youth leadership development
• Community education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Dover

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Contracts: Primary funding from government sources including the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) administered by USDA, Delaware Division of Public Health tobacco prevention contract, and Delaware Health Fund. Funding supports meal programs, tobacco prevention education, and family support services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Delaware Parents Association is a nonprofit community service organization that provides free family support, child nutrition, youth leadership, and prevention education programs to Delaware families. Its core offerings include the federally-administered Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) serving 220+ family day care homes, the Family Support and Resource Network, the Creating Strong Families program suite addressing substance abuse prevention and family strengthening, the Delaware Youth Leadership Academy, and the Get Smart Don't Start tobacco prevention program.

Product overview

Delaware Parents Association is a nonprofit organization that operates as a portfolio of community service programs rather than a technology product. The organization offers multiple distinct programs: the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) providing meals to family day care homes; the Family Support and Resource Network offering advocacy and parent empowerment services; the Creating Strong Families (CSF) initiative comprising five sub-programs including Creating Lasting Family Connections (CLFC), Blend & Bond, Rainbow Connections, Double Dutch Fitness, and Building Bridges; the Delaware Youth Leadership Academy for youth development; and the Get Smart Don't Start tobacco prevention program. These programs work together to support children, parents, caregivers, and families across Delaware.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) A federal nutrition program administered by DPA that provides nutritious meals and snacks to over 220 family day care homes in Delaware, promoting children's physical well-being and overall development.
• Family Support and Resource Network A program focused on promoting advocacy, education, and parent empowerment through workshops, seminars, and support groups that equip parents with knowledge and skills to navigate parenting challenges.
• Creating Strong Families (CSF) A comprehensive family strengthening and substance abuse prevention program designed to support high-risk youth and their families, reducing anti-social behaviors such as alcohol, tobacco, and drug use. The program includes sub-components such as Creating Lasting Family Connections (CLFC), Blend & Bond, Rainbow Connections, Double Dutch Fitness, and Building Bridges.
• Delaware Youth Leadership Academy A youth leadership development program designed to empower young people with leadership skills and opportunities.
• Get Smart Don't Start A tobacco prevention program funded by the Delaware Division of Public Health's Tobacco Prevention Community Contract, educating children, youth, and adults about the dangers of tobacco use and building refusal and assertiveness skills.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 220+ family day care homes through CACFP nutrition program

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSDA administers the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) which DPA implements, providing nutritious meals and snacks to over 220 family day care homes. DPA operates as a sponsor/subrecipient under USDA civil rights regulations and programs.
• Delaware Division of Public HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides funding for the Get Smart, Don't Start tobacco prevention program through a Tobacco Prevention Community Contract. DPA delivers education to children, youth, and adults about tobacco dangers and prevention.
• American Lung Association in DelawarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManages funding from the Delaware Health Fund that supports the Get Smart, Don't Start tobacco prevention program. Provides oversight and partnership for tobacco prevention efforts.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Large national youth development organization providing leadership, prevention education, and community programs. Comparable to DPA's Delaware Youth Leadership Academy and tobacco/substance prevention programming, though much broader in scope.
• Catholic Charities USA: National network of social service agencies providing family support, counseling, and community-based programs. Comparable to DPA's family support and resource referral model, though with religious-affiliated delivery and broader scope.
• YMCA of the USA: Large community-based nonprofit delivering youth development, family support, and wellness programs including parenting classes. Overlaps with DPA's family strengthening, youth leadership, and community wellness offerings at significantly larger scale.
• National Parent Teacher Association (PTA): Large national nonprofit connecting parents, schools, and communities to advocate for children's education and well-being. Overlaps with DPA's family engagement and parent empowerment mission, but at vastly greater scale and brand recognition.

Direct peers

• Prevent Child Abuse America: National nonprofit focused on child abuse prevention through family strengthening, parent education, and community-based programs. Comparable to DPA's Creating Strong Families and Creating Lasting Family Connections prevention-focused offerings.
• Parents as Teachers: National nonprofit providing parent education and family support through home visiting and coaching programs. Directly comparable to DPA's parent coaching, family strengthening, and child development support offerings, though operating at national scale.
• Parents Anonymous: Organization operating parent support groups and mutual-help programs for families facing adversity. Directly comparable to DPA's parent support groups and peer network components.
• Family Support America (National Family Support Network): National membership and advocacy organization for the family support field, including family resource centers and parent coaching programs. Directly comparable to DPA's Family Support Network and Resource Center model.
• Parents Action for Children: Parent-focused nonprofit delivering advocacy, education, and family empowerment resources. Comparable to DPA's mission of equipping parents with knowledge and skills, though primarily digital rather than community-based.

Regional players

• American Lung Association: National health organization funding and operating tobacco prevention programs, including as Delaware Health Fund intermediary for DPA. Direct partnership comparator as a funder/partner in the Get Smart Don't Start program.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Delaware-Parents-Association-101124115153295
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/delaware-parents-assn

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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