Mary's Path

What Mary's Path does

Mary's Path is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) headquartered in Santa Ana, California, providing 24/7 residential care, trauma therapy, parenting education, mental health treatment, and on-site high school instruction to pregnant and parenting youth ages 12 to 21 from the California foster care system. It is one of only four residences in California serving this population, with a 27-year operating history during which it has served more than 1,100 teen mothers and 700 babies. The organization holds national accreditation from the Council on Accreditation and operates a continuum of services including its core STRTP residence, Mary's Academy (an on-site ACCESS school run in partnership with Trinity Church and the Orange County Department of Education), an Aftercare Program providing up to three years of post-residence support, on-site childcare, transportation, and specialized programs in family finding, substance use disorder counseling, and financial literacy delivered through a Bank of America partnership.

The organization employs approximately 27 staff and operates residential homes spanning roughly one acre with about 8,600 square feet of living area, supported by five vehicles for resident transportation. Its leadership team includes President and CEO Jill Dominguez (appointed July 2020), who has raised more than $100 million for nonprofits, plus clinical supervisors and licensed LCSW, LMFT, and LPCC professionals. There is no proprietary technology platform; service delivery is human-led and in-person.

Mary's Path is funded through three primary revenue streams: government STRTP contracts with California county agencies for residential placements, philanthropic donations from individuals, foundations, houses of worship, and associations (with a stated 100% allocation of donations to direct care and housing), and foundation grants for specialized programs. Residents are not charged for services. The organization has no parent company, no external equity backing, and is governed by an independent Board of Directors; it is not a candidate for traditional venture or private equity investment.

Name

Mary's Path

Legal name

Mary's Shelter DBA Mary's Path

Website

https://maryspath.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mary's Path is a nationally accredited nonprofit Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program in Santa Ana, California, one of only four residences statewide serving pregnant and parenting teen mothers ages 12-21 from the foster care system with trauma-informed residential care, education, and aftercare support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Therapeutic Services for Foster Youth

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Residential Care Facilities (6239), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGADAO

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

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

SECONDARYEDAKAMAK

Family Engagement & Caregiver Support Programs (SEL/Mental Health)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Mental Health Supports (School-Based)

Keywords

• Residential therapeutic care
• Foster youth services
• Teen mother support
• Nonprofit residential program
• Trauma-informed care

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Ana

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (STRTP Contracts): Mary's Path is a licensed Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) that receives government funding through contracts with county agencies to provide residential care for pregnant and parenting teen mothers in the foster care system.
2. Donations and Philanthropy: Individual donors, foundations, houses of worship, and associations provide charitable contributions. The organization states that 100% of donations go directly to care and housing. The 'Moms for Moms' campaign raised over $90,000.
3. Grant Funding: Mary's Path receives support from foundations through grant applications for specialized programs and services.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mary's Path operates a Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) facility providing 24/7 residential care, trauma-informed mental health therapy, parenting education, and on-site high school instruction through Mary's Academy for pregnant and parenting teen mothers ages 12-21 referred from the California foster care system. The organization supplements its core residential program with on-site childcare, transportation, substance use counseling, family-finding services, financial literacy education via a Bank of America partnership, and a revived aftercare program offering up to three years of post-residential transition support.

Product overview

Mary's Path is a non-profit Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) providing a comprehensive continuum of services for pregnant and parenting teen mothers from foster care. The organization operates its core STRTP residential facility as the foundational service, supplemented by educational services through Mary's Academy (in partnership with Trinity Church and Orange County Department of Education), the Aftercare Program for ongoing resident support, on-site childcare, transportation, mental health and trauma treatment, parenting classes, financial education via Bank of America Better Money Habits, Family Finding Services, and Substance Use Disorder Counseling. Additional support comes through the Wish List Program for in-kind donations. The organization serves residents ages 12-21 and has a 27-year history serving over 1,100 teen moms and 700 babies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mary's Academy: An on-site school operated in partnership with Trinity Church and the Orange County Department of Education ACCESS program, providing teen moms the opportunity to work toward their high school diplomas.

Products and services

• Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) A nationally accredited and fully licensed Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program providing 24/7 residential care, housing, trauma-informed mental health treatment, parenting classes, and on-site childcare for pregnant and parenting teen mothers ages 12-21 referred from the California foster care system. Residents are placed through county child welfare agencies.
• Mary's Academy An on-site alternative education high school program enabling teen mothers at Mary's Path to work toward their high school diplomas, operated in partnership with Trinity Church and the Orange County Department of Education ACCESS school.
• Aftercare Program A post-residential support program providing up to three years of ongoing mental health services, independent living skills assistance, housing transition support, and continued connections to services for former residents after they leave Mary's Path.
• Better Money Habits Financial Education A financial literacy curriculum delivered in partnership with Bank of America teaching teen mothers about saving, budgeting, credit, and financial goal planning, available in English and Spanish.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,100 teen mothers and 700 babies served in 27 years
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bank of AmericacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 May 2025Mary's Path partners with Bank of America to offer the Better Money Habits® financial education program to teen mothers. B of A volunteers teach lessons on financial goals, budgeting, credit, and saving. The program is offered in English and Spanish, helping teen moms gain financial literacy and independence.
• Trinity ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFor 27 years, Trinity Church has generously donated space for Mary's Academy, an alternative education school serving teen moms. This partnership enables residents to work toward high school diplomas while receiving care.
• Orange County Department of Education ACCESS SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMary's Academy is an Orange County Department of Education ACCESS (Alternative, Community, Correctional, Education, Schools, & Services) school that provides a safe space for teen moms to work toward their high school diplomas.
• Orange County Sheriff's DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrange County Sheriff Don Barnes serves on the Mary's Path Advisory Council. The partnership helps raise awareness of sex trafficking issues and provides a safe environment for residents. Sheriff's department responds to safety concerns at the facility location.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Walden Family Services: California-based nonprofit foster care and residential provider serving children and adolescents in the child welfare system, including specialized programs for adolescents. Direct peer on the residential foster care and STRTP-like service axis.
• Children's Home Society of California: California foster care and adoption services nonprofit serving children and youth across the state, including specialized programs for parenting teens. Comparable as a California-licensed foster care and residential provider with county contracting.
• Florence Crittenton Services: Nonprofit providing residential and supportive services for pregnant and parenting teens, including those in foster care. Highly comparable operating model (residential care + education + parenting support) to Mary's Path.
• Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services: Southern California nonprofit providing residential, mental health, and wraparound services for foster youth and families. Comparable residential and therapeutic program model and overlapping service area.
• Crittenton Services for Children and Families: Southern California-based nonprofit operating residential and community-based programs for pregnant and parenting foster youth and other at-risk children. Direct peer given overlapping residential STRTP-equivalent services and similar mission in the same California geography.

Emerging players

• Teen Parent Connection: Nonprofit providing case management, education support, and parenting resources for pregnant and parenting teens. Comparable mission and client base but operates primarily through community-based rather than residential programs.

Regional players

• Maryvale (Duarte, CA): California-based nonprofit providing residential care, mental health services, and support for vulnerable children, teens, and families, including those involved with the child welfare system. Comparable service mix with residential and trauma-informed care, operating in a different region of California.

Broad incumbents

• Olive Crest: West Coast nonprofit providing residential, foster care, adoption, and family preservation services for at-risk children, including specialized programs for adolescents. Comparable as a multi-state residential foster care provider with overlapping county contract relationships.
• Bethany Christian Services: Large national nonprofit providing foster care, adoption, and family support services across multiple states. Broader incumbent operating adjacent services (foster care, family finding, pregnancy counseling) to Mary's Path's specialized niche.
• Covenant House: National nonprofit providing residential and wraparound services for youth experiencing homelessness and trafficking, including pregnant and parenting youth. Comparable population (foster/homeless youth + parenting teens) but broader geographic footprint and larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mary-s-path

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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