California Family Life Center

What California Family Life Center does

California Family Life Center (CFLC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Hemet, California, operating across Riverside County to serve at-risk children, youth, and families. Founded in 1984 (per the company history timeline), CFLC delivers a coordinated portfolio of programs including Resource Family Agency services for foster/adoptive families, five Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) group homes with approximately 28 beds for youth ages 13-17, Kin Care support for kinship caregivers, evidence-based parenting programs (SafeCare for ages 0-5, Strengthening Families for ages 6-11), an A.R.T.E.R.Y. art-based college transition program co-curated with Mt. San Jacinto Community College, a Chaplaincy Program, and three Youth Opportunity Centers (Hemet, Lake Elsinore, Riverside) providing WIOA, YouthBuild Plus, and related workforce development for ages 16-24. CFLC holds CARF International accreditation at the highest level for Foster Family and Kinship Care, Group Home Care, and Support and Facilitation, and was named 2024 California Nonprofit of the Year by Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh and CalNonprofits.

The organization operates through a distributed infrastructure of multiple physical sites across Riverside County (Hemet administrative offices, two Resource Family Agency locations in Hemet and Indio, three STRTP girls' homes in Hemet, two STRTP boys' homes in Valley Center, three Youth Opportunity Centers, and a Family Resource Center hub in partnership with First 5 Riverside County). Service delivery is relationship-based, with intake occurring through county social services referrals (DCFS, probation), online interest forms, and direct outreach. Programs rely on trained staff delivering curricula (SafeCare, Strengthening Families, Chaplaincy) and on partnerships with Riverside University Health System-Behavioral Health, Riverside County Office of Education, the U.S. Department of Labor, and community organizations such as StaxUP Storage.

CFLC's revenue model is diversified across donation monetization and government/foundation grants: individual donations processed via GiveCloud (one-time, monthly Champions program, stock via DonateStock, crypto via The Giving Block, vehicle donations), corporate matching gifts (93% electronic), federal workforce funding (WIOA Title I, $1.08M DOL YouthBuild Plus grant), First 5 Riverside County foundation funding for the Family Resource Center hub, California state employee payroll giving (Our Promise, OP Code #17580), Walmart roundup and Ralphs Community Rewards, and event-based fundraising (2025 Annual Gala raised over $97,000; 2024 Giving Tuesday raised $13,700; 2024 Camp Scholarships raised $10,000; 2024 Christmas Toy Drive raised $15,000; Heart of a Hero event raised $10,310). All client-facing programs are provided at no charge; the organization has 51-100 employees and generates revenue entirely through donations, grants, and contracts.

Name

California Family Life Center

Legal name

California Family Life Center

Website

https://cflckids.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

California Family Life Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Riverside County, California, delivering foster care, kinship support, five STRTP group homes, SafeCare and Strengthening Families parenting programs, a Family Resource Center hub, and three Youth Opportunity Centers serving at-risk children, youth, and disconnected young adults ages 16-24.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child and Family Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (62411), Social Assistance (624), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH), Family Coaching, Parent-Mediated & Home Visiting EI Services (EDACAFAJ), Maternal, Child & Family Health Organizations (BPAGACAF), Family & Parent Support Services (Parent Coaching, Advocacy) (EDAJALAK)

Keywords

• Foster care services
• Kinship care support
• Residential youth programs
• Workforce development youth
• Family resource services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hemet

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: CFLC receives donations from individuals through its website portal (GiveCloud), monthly Champion program, stock donations (via DonateStock), crypto donations (via The Giving Block), vehicle donations, Walmart roundup program, and Ralphs Community Rewards. EIN: 95-3699116.
2. Corporate Matching Gifts: Many companies match employee donations. CFLC provides EIN 95-3699116 and contact details for employees to submit matching gift requests electronically or via paper forms. 93% of donors submit matches electronically.
3. Government Grants & Contracts (WIOA, YouthBuild): CFLC receives federal funding through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I for Youth Opportunity Centers, and a YouthBuild Plus grant from the U.S. DOL administered by Riverside County Office of Education ($1,080,000 / 75% funded).
4. Foundation Grants (First 5 Riverside County): CFLC partners with First 5 Riverside County as a Family Resource Center Community Hub, funded to expand resources and services for families in Riverside County.
5. Event-Based Fundraising: Annual events include a Charity Golf Tournament (hosted by SWIAEE at Old Ranch County Club, Seal Beach), an Annual Gala (raised over $97,000 in 2025 at Pechanga Resort and Casino), and Giving Tuesday campaigns ($13,700 raised in 2024).
6. Donor Advised Funds (DAF) & Non-Cash Asset Donations: Accepts non-cash assets including stocks and cryptocurrency. Stock donations processed via The Giving Block partnership. DAF grants accepted from Fidelity Charitable and other DAF sponsors.
7. CA State Employee Payroll Giving: State of California's 'Our Promise' program allows state employees to give directly from their paycheck. CFLC searchable by name or OP Code #17580.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

California Family Life Center (CFLC) is a nonprofit social services organization that delivers a continuum of care for at-risk children, youth, and families across Riverside County. Its core offerings include foster and adoptive family services through its Resource Family Agency, Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) youth homes, kinship (Kin Care) support for relative caregivers, evidence-based parenting training (SafeCare, Strengthening Families), youth workforce development through three Youth Opportunity Centers (including YouthBuild Plus), and community enrichment programs such as A.R.T.E.R.Y. and Chaplaincy. All client-facing services are provided free of charge, funded through donations, government grants, and foundation funding.

Product overview

California Family Life Center is a nonprofit social services organization offering a coordinated portfolio of child welfare, family support, and youth development programs across Riverside County, California. The core offerings include a Resource Family Agency (foster/adopt services), Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) youth homes for girls, Kin Care support for relative caregivers, SafeCare evidence-based parenting training, Youth Opportunity Centers for workforce development (including YouthBuild), and community enrichment programs (ARTERY art program, Chaplaincy, Strengthening Families). The organization is CARF International accredited and partners with First 5 Riverside County as a Family Resource Center Community Hub. Donation processing is handled through Givecloud and The Giving Block platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• STRTP (Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program): Residential treatment program for youth with emotional and behavioral issues due to past traumas, including independent living skill development
• A.R.T.E.R.Y.
• Youth Opportunity Centers
• Kin Care
• Chaplaincy Program
• Resource Family Agency

Products and services

• Resource Family Agency (Foster and Adopt) Recruits, trains, and certifies resource (foster) families to provide temporary or permanent homes for children in the child welfare system; provides placement support, licensing, and ongoing case management through two RFA locations in Hemet and Indio.
• STRTP Youth Homes (Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program) Residential therapeutic treatment homes providing 24-hour care for youth ages 13-17 with emotional and behavioral challenges due to past trauma; includes three girls' homes in Hemet (Hemet House, Sunset House, Hemet Ranch) and operates services such as counseling, education, life-skills training, and independent living preparation.
• Kin Care Program Support services for relative caregivers raising children displaced from their natural parents; includes guardianship assistance, counseling, tutoring, peer support groups, respite care, Kids Corner after-school activities, kinship support groups, and case management across Riverside County.
• SafeCare Evidence-based in-home training program for parents of children ages 0-5 who are at-risk for or have been reported for child neglect or physical abuse; staff work with families in their homes to develop parenting skills in three areas: positive parent-child relationships, home safety, and child health.
• Youth Opportunity Centers Workforce development centers offering WIOA programs, YouthBuild, STEP, 2nd Chance Employment, and Youth Community Corps for youth ages 16-24 facing barriers to employment; located in Hemet, Lake Elsinore, and Riverside.
• YouthBuild Plus Construction and logistics training program for youth ages 16-24 who have dropped out of school, offering paid job training and assistance finishing education; funded by U.S. DOL via Riverside County Office of Education.
• A.R.T.E.R.Y. (Art, Recognition, Transition, Education, Reciprocation, Youth) Art-based program combining sculptural art and personal journaling to help at-risk youth transitioning to higher education; concludes with an exhibition at Mt. San Jacinto Community College art gallery.
• Chaplaincy Program Faith-based support for youth including camp, conference, and concert sponsorships, humanitarian project participation, teaching materials, weekly Bible study, and quarterly blessing breakfasts for kids, staff, and foster parents.
• Family Resource Center Community hub partnering with First 5 Riverside County to expand resources, services, and support for families in Riverside County; provides needs assessment and connections to a wide range of services for families of all backgrounds.
• Strengthening Families Program 14-week evening program for families with children ages 6-11; includes a free family meal, separate parent and child skills-training groups, and family bonding activities, with free child care, meals, and transportation provided.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 300 children and youth encouraged in their faith through the Chaplaincy Program in one year
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• StaxUP StorageminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 December 2025StaxUP Storage hosted a 'Gifts of Love' toy giveaway event on December 16, 2025, at its Homeland, California location, partnering with CFLC to support families enrolled in CFLC's KinCare program. The event collected and distributed donated toys to kinship caregivers raising young relatives, helping keep children in stable homes and out of the foster care system.
• First 5 Riverside CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCFLC has partnered with First 5 Riverside County to serve as a Family Resource Center Community Hub, expanding resources, services, and support for families in Riverside County. The Family Resource Center provides needs assessments and connects families to a wide range of services.
• Riverside University Health System-Behavioral HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Strengthening Families Program is funded by and CFLC staff are trained via Riverside University Health System-Behavioral Health. This 14-week program for families with children ages 6-11 is an evidence-based intervention delivered by CFLC staff trained by the county health system.
• SWIAEE (Southwest Industry Association for Environmental Education)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSWIAEE hosts an annual charity golf tournament honoring CFLC at Old Ranch County Club in Seal Beach, CA. The event raises funds for CFLC kids. Next tournament scheduled for July 14, 2025.
• Mt. San Jacinto Community College GalleryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-curator of the A.R.T.E.R.Y. program exhibition at the Mt. San Jacinto Community College art gallery. The program combines sculptural art and journaling to help at-risk youth transition to higher education, providing a non-threatening introduction to the college campus and resources.
• Riverside Community Arts Association GalleryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-curator of the A.R.T.E.R.Y. program exhibition at the Riverside Community Arts Association Gallery in Downtown Riverside. Provides gallery exhibition space for at-risk youth art as part of the ARTERY transition program.
• Council for Youth Development / Riverside County Workforce Development BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Youth Opportunities Consortium is led by the Council for Youth Development, the youth voice for the Riverside County Workforce Development Board. CFLC's three Youth Opportunity Centers (Empower Youth, Planet Youth, Rubidoux YOC) are members of this consortium. WIOA Title I financially assisted programs.
• YouthBuild ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCFLC Empower Youth, Planet Youth, Rubidoux Youth, and Youth Opportunity Centers of Riverside County are members of the YouthBuild Consortium. The consortium is led by the Council for Youth Development and provides construction and logistics training for youth ages 16-24 who have dropped out of school.
• CARF InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCFLC has been awarded the highest level of CARF International accreditation for its Foster Family and Kinship Care, Group Home Care, and Support and Facilitation programs. CARF accreditation is a public seal of trust and commitment to quality based on internationally accepted standards.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Olive Crest: California-headquartered nonprofit providing foster care, adoption, residential treatment, and family preservation services across Southern California. Closely comparable to CFLC's STRTP, foster/adopt, and Kin Care service lines.
• Crittenton Services for Children and Families: Southern California nonprofit providing residential treatment, foster care, and wraparound services for children and families affected by trauma and abuse. Direct peer to CFLC's STRTP and family preservation programs.
• Maryvale: Greater Los Angeles nonprofit providing residential treatment, transitional housing, and mental health services for at-risk youth and families. Direct peer to CFLC's STRTP and wraparound family support programs.
• Five Acres: Southern California nonprofit offering residential treatment, adoption, and foster care services for children and families in crisis. Comparable to CFLC's group home care and resource family programs.
• The Priority Center: Southern California nonprofit focused on child abuse prevention, family preservation, and therapeutic services. Comparable to CFLC's SafeCare and Strengthening Families prevention portfolio.
• Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services: Southern California nonprofit operating residential treatment, foster care, and mental health services for children and families. Comparable to CFLC in STRTP group home operations and county-contracted service delivery model.
• Fred Finch Youth & Family Services: California-based nonprofit providing residential treatment, mental health, and transition-age youth services. Comparable to CFLC in STRTP-style residential care and youth workforce transitions.
• Children's Home Society of California: California statewide nonprofit providing adoption, foster care, and family support services. Comparable to CFLC's foster/adopt and Kin Care service lines.
• Walden Family Services: California and Arizona nonprofit providing foster care, adoption, and residential services. Direct peer in CFLC's Resource Family Agency and foster/adopt service line.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Aid: Pacific Northwest nonprofit with a broader portfolio of foster care, adoption, and family support services. Operates in a different geography but offers a directly comparable service mix (foster/adopt, kinship support, family preservation) to CFLC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles11 records

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