DOVER CHILDRENS HOME

Name

DOVER CHILDRENS HOME

Legal name

Dover Children's Home

Website

https://doverchildrenshome.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1892

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dover Children's Home is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit residential treatment program in Dover, New Hampshire, serving up to 16 vulnerable youth and young adults (12 in Main House, 4 in PILOT) referred through state social services. It is funded entirely by donations, charitable gaming, and community fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Residential Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGADAO

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

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

Keywords

• Youth residential care
• Therapeutic services
• Case management
• Independent living skills
• Community-based treatment

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. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Monetary gifts and donations from individuals, businesses, and community members throughout the year. Donations support activities, services, and programming for children.
2. Charitable Gaming Proceeds: Partnership with The Brook casino generates 35% of their casino gaming proceeds. Received $162,722.17 in June alone.
3. Event Fundraising: Annual fundraising events including golf tournaments, bowl-a-thons, and adventure events like Over the Edge rappelling. These events serve as major fundraising vehicles and community engagement opportunities.
4. In-Kind Donations: Amazon Wish List donations, meal train contributions, and other in-kind support for household needs, nutrition, and independent living skills training.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dover Children's Home is a nonprofit residential treatment program that provides two levels of residential care: the level two Main House Program for up to twelve youth experiencing emotional trauma, and the level one PILOT Program for four young adults building independent living skills. The organization also delivers case management, therapeutic services, and community-based treatment programs. Services are provided free of charge and are funded through donations, charitable gaming proceeds, and fundraising events.

Product overview

Dover Children's Home is a non-profit residential treatment program offering a coordinated set of services to vulnerable youth and families in New Hampshire. The core offerings include the Level Two Main House Program (housing up to 12 youth), the Level One PILOT Program (supporting 4 young adults), community-based treatment programs, and case management and therapeutic services. The organization also provides independent living skills support and accepts in-kind donations through an Amazon Wish List to supplement its residential care mission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Main House Program Level two residential treatment program providing high-quality support and services for up to twelve youth dealing with emotional trauma. The program serves as the core residential offering of the organization.
• PILOT Program Level one program supporting four young adults in building independent living skills as they transition to independence. The program supports youth beyond the Main House treatment phase.
• Community-Based Treatment Programs Community-based treatment programs focused on helping youth heal from emotional trauma through fostering relationships and creating hope for the future.
• Case Management and Therapeutic Services Comprehensive case management and therapeutic services for youth and families in need of support, provided as part of the residential treatment continuum.
• Independent Living Skills Support Resources and support for youth to develop skills necessary for independent living, including transportation training and life-skills preparation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves up to 16 youth/young adults at a time (12 in Main House, 4 in PILOT program)

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

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

• United Way of Greater NashuacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 June 2026Organizational partner for the Over the Edge rappelling event at Brady Sullivan Tower in Manchester, NH. Four participants rappelled down the tower raising $13,248 for Dover Children's Home.
• The BrookmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Brook is a charitable gaming partner that gives 35% of their casino gaming proceeds to charities annually. Dover Children's Home received $162,722.17 from this partnership in June alone. Proceeds directly support the organization's mission of providing services to youth affected by trauma.
• PayPal Giving FundminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPayPal Giving Fund platform allows donors to make secure online donations to Dover Children's Home.
• GoodshopminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOnline shopping portal that donates up to 30% of each purchase to charitable causes when users designate Dover Children's Home as their cause.
• AmazonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon Wish List partnership allows donors to purchase items directly from an Amazon Wish List that ships to Dover Children's Home. The list is updated daily and can be sorted by priority.
• Meal TrainminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMeal Train platform allows community members to sign up to provide meals (homemade or gift cards) for youth at the home.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Casey Family Programs: Casey Family Programs is a national operating foundation focused on foster care, child welfare, and safe permanent homes for children. It is a much larger, broadly focused peer in the same child welfare and youth services space as Dover Children's Home.

Direct peers

• Boys Town: Boys Town is one of the largest nonprofit residential treatment and youth services organizations in the U.S., providing shelter, therapy, and case management to at-risk youth. It is the closest direct peer in mission, service model, and target population to Dover Children's Home.
• Childhelp: Childhelp provides residential treatment facilities, advocacy, and therapeutic services for abused and neglected children. Its trauma-informed residential care model is highly comparable to Dover's Main House program.
• KidsPeace: KidsPeace operates residential treatment programs, therapeutic group homes, and community-based mental health services for children and adolescents experiencing trauma. Its residential treatment model and youth focus directly parallel Dover Children's Home's core service line.
• Children's Home Society of California: Children's Home Society of California provides adoption, foster care, and residential support services to children and families in need. The nonprofit residential care mission and reliance on donations and community support align closely with Dover Children's Home.
• Florence Crittenton Services: Florence Crittenton agencies historically provided residential shelter, treatment, and supportive services for at-risk youth and young women. Comparable historical nonprofit residential model targeting vulnerable youth similar to Dover Children's Home.
• National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP): NYAP delivers community-based and residential services, including treatment foster care, independent living, and case management for at-risk youth. Its combination of residential and independent living programming closely mirrors Dover's Main House + PILOT structure.

Emerging players

• Beech Acres Parenting Center: Beech Acres provides family support, mental health services, and youth development programs centered on parenting and relational support. While less residential than Dover, its trauma-informed family services and independent living supports overlap with Dover's case management and PILOT program.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/DoverChildrensHome
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dover-childrens-home
• Instagraminstagram.com/dover_childrens_home/?hl=en

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