What RaiseAChild does

RaiseAChild is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2010 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, that provides free information, advocacy, and support services to prospective and current foster and adoptive parents. The organization is purpose-built around an inclusive, affirming model: it explicitly welcomes LGBTQ+ individuals and couples, Spanish-speaking families, single parents, and blended families, and delivers services through a network of Foster Family Agencies (FFAs) and county child welfare agencies (LA DCFS, Yolo County, Sonoma County). Core service offerings include one-on-one Parent Advocate support, free monthly info sessions (virtual and in-person), monthly Parent Matching Events in partnership with LA County DCFS, respite care guidance, and a curated directory of partner resources spanning mental health, mentoring, education, and LGBT family advocacy. All services are free and confidential to end users; the organization does not charge beneficiaries.

The operating model is community-led and donor-funded. Revenue is generated almost entirely through individual donations (online via Stripe with preset tiers of $100, $250, $500, and $1,000 plus custom ACH), corporate matching programs, and four tiered sponsorship packages (newsletter $500, social outreach $1,000, Info Sessions $2,500, Parent Matching Events $5,000). The organization reports a 79% program-expense ratio, a four-star Charity Navigator rating, and a Candid Platinum Transparency 2023 badge. Technology infrastructure is minimal and non-differentiating: Webflow-hosted website, Zoom for virtual events, Stripe for donation processing, and LGLForms for form capture. There is no proprietary technology product, no mobile app, and no API. Cumulative impact metrics reported on the homepage include 15,023 parents recruited, 42,109 service hours delivered, and outreach to 214,421 foster parents nationally.

Since 2024, RaiseAChild has operated as part of All For Kids, a 120-year-old California mission-driven organization that provides back-office infrastructure, leadership, and governance. RaiseAChild retains its brand and programmatic focus but is now under All For Kids' organizational umbrella, with board oversight including Ronald E. Brown, Ph.D. (President & CEO of All For Kids). The organization is actively recruiting a CEO for 2024 and continues to operate regionally across Northern and Southern California. Prior to the merger, founder Rich Valenza established the organization's inclusive LGBTQ+ and bilingual service mandate, which remains the defining feature of its value proposition and one of the only such dedicated programs nationally.

Name

RaiseAChild

Legal name

RaiseAChild

Website

https://raiseachild.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RaiseAChild is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2010 that provides free foster and adoptive parent recruitment, parent matching, and bilingual advocacy services, primarily serving LGBTQ+ individuals and Spanish-speaking families across California, now operating under the All For Kids umbrella.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foster Care and Adoption Social Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Parent Support Services (Parent Coaching, Advocacy) (EDAJALAK), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO), Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

Keywords

• Foster care services
• Foster parent recruitment
• Adoption support services
• Bilingual social services
• Nonprofit foster advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: RaiseAChild generates revenue primarily through individual donations from the public. Donors can give via the website with preset amounts ($100, $250, $500, $1,000) or custom amounts, and via ACH wire transfer. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, making donations tax-deductible in the US.
2. Corporate Matching: RaiseAChild encourages donors to leverage employer matching programs to double the impact of their contributions.
3. Sponsored Campaigns: Donors can sponsor specific programs such as the monthly newsletter ($500), social media outreach ($1,000), Info Session events ($2,500), and Parent Matching events ($5,000).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

RaiseAChild is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free, confidential guidance and support services to prospective and current foster and adoptive parents. The organization recruits and walks prospective parents through every step of the foster and adoption journey via 1-on-1 Parent Advocate support, free monthly info sessions, Parent Matching Events, and referrals to Foster Family Agencies and county child welfare agencies, with explicit focus on welcoming LGBTQ+ individuals and Spanish-speaking families.

Product overview

RaiseAChild is a nonprofit organization offering a unified service model focused on foster parent recruitment and support. The core offering includes guidance and support services led by Parent Advocates who work 1-on-1 with prospective foster parents, complemented by free Info Sessions, Parent Matching Events, and a directory of partner resources. Bilingual services support Spanish-speaking families. The organization connects prospective parents with Foster Family Agencies (FFAs) and county agencies to complete training and certification. All services are free and confidential to prospective and current foster parents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Foster Parent Recruitment Services Free, confidential guidance and support to prospective foster parents throughout the fostering journey, including 1-on-1 Parent Advocate support, referrals to Foster Family Agencies, and connection to training and certification. Designed for individuals and families exploring fostering, respite care, foster-to-adopt, or adoption.
• Info Sessions Free monthly information sessions (virtual and in-person) helping individuals and families understand how they can support children in foster care, covering respite care, traditional fostering, and foster-to-adopt pathways. Open to the public with RSVP registration.
• Parent Matching Events Virtual monthly events designed to match approved resource parents with waiting children and youth in foster care who are seeking permanent, nurturing homes. Conducted in partnership with LA County DCFS and other county agencies.
• Bilingual Spanish-Language Services Fully bilingual services including a Spanish-language website, Spanish-language info sessions, and Spanish-speaking Parent Advocates providing guidance and support to Spanish-speaking families interested in fostering or adopting.
• Respite Foster Care Resources Support and guidance for families providing temporary respite care for another family's foster children, including information about the licensing and classes required to become a respite foster parent.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,023 parents recruited by RaiseAChild
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, champion and minor.

• All For KidscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRaiseAChild is now part of All For Kids, a mission-driven organization with over 120 years of experience supporting children and families across California. This partnership provides RaiseAChild with leadership, infrastructure, and organizational support, while RaiseAChild continues its inclusive foster and adoptive family recruitment programs under the All For Kids umbrella.
• Los Angeles County Department of Children & Family Services (LA DCFS)championStrategic or Co-development PartnerLA County DCFS is a Champion-level agency partner that works with RaiseAChild to find loving homes for children in Los Angeles County foster care. RaiseAChild conducts monthly Parent Matching Events in partnership with LA DCFS to match approved resource families with waiting children.
• Yolo CountychampionStrategic or Co-development PartnerYolo County is a Champion-level partner working with RaiseAChild to recruit resource families for children in Yolo County foster care.
• Sonoma County Foster CarechampionStrategic or Co-development PartnerSonoma County Foster Care is a Champion-level agency partner collaborating with RaiseAChild to find foster and adoptive homes for children in Sonoma County.
• Stanford Sierra Youth and Families (SSYAF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSSYAF is RaiseAChild's agency partner for Sacramento County, co-hosting info sessions to educate prospective parents about becoming resource families for youth in foster care.
• A Home WithinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA Home Within provides pro-bono mental health resources for youth in foster care. Listed as a resource partner on RaiseAChild's fostering resources page.
• Life WorksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLife Works provides mentoring opportunities for LGBTQ youth ages 12-24. Listed as a resource partner on RaiseAChild's fostering resources page.
• UnderstoodminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnderstood helps parents whose children struggle with learning and attention issues. Listed as a resource partner on RaiseAChild's fostering resources page.
• BiorithmeticminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiorithmetic provides free online education resources for 6th-12th graders. Listed as a resource partner on RaiseAChild's fostering resources page.
• UCLA Ties for FamiliesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCLA Ties for Families provides free training, intervention, education, and services for resource families. Listed as a resource partner on RaiseAChild's fostering resources page.
• All Children - All Families (Human Rights Campaign)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll Children - All Families works to enhance LGBT cultural competence among child welfare professionals. Listed as a resource partner on RaiseAChild's fostering resources page.
• Family Equality CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily Equality Council works to improve understanding and provide special events for LGBT families. Listed as a resource partner on RaiseAChild's fostering resources page.
• The Pop Luck ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Pop Luck Club works to advance the well-being of gay dads and their children. Listed as a resource partner on RaiseAChild's fostering resources page.
• Second NurtureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecond Nurture creates cohorts of adoptive families within supportive communities. Listed as a resource partner on RaiseAChild's fostering resources page.
• Welcoming SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWelcoming Schools provides professional tools, lessons, and resources for educators. Listed as a resource partner on RaiseAChild's fostering resources page.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• All For Kids: Parent organization of RaiseAChild with 120+ years of experience providing child welfare, mental health, and family services across California — directly comparable in mission and service model.
• Children's Defense Fund: Large national child advocacy organization working on child welfare, foster care, and family support policy — comparable in advocacy and family support, though much broader in scope.
• Generations United: National nonprofit focused on intergenerational programs including grandfamilies and kinship foster care, providing a broader policy and program lens comparable to RaiseAChild's family support work.

Direct peers

• National Foster Parent Association: National membership organization supporting foster parents through training, advocacy, and resources, with a comparable foster parent support and advocacy focus.
• Together We Foster: Nonprofit supporting foster, kinship, and adoptive families through community-based programs and resources, with a directly comparable family recruitment and support model.
• Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption: National nonprofit dedicated to finding permanent adoptive homes for children waiting in foster care, combining awareness campaigns, grants, and adoption recruitment — directly comparable to RaiseAChild's foster-to-adopt recruitment work.
• National Council For Adoption: Advocacy and education organization promoting adoption and foster care, providing resources to prospective parents and policy advocacy — overlapping with RaiseAChild's information and advocacy work.
• FosterClub: National nonprofit focused on supporting current and former foster youth and amplifying voices from foster care, with peer support, leadership programs, and advocacy — directly overlapping RaiseAChild's community-focused foster care mission.
• Raise the Future: Nonprofit operating programs to recruit and support foster and adoptive families for children in the U.S. foster system, with a similar family-recruitment and support model to RaiseAChild.

Emerging players

• Family Equality Council: National nonprofit advocating for LGBTQ+ families, including pathways to parenthood, with strong overlap with RaiseAChild's LGBTQ+ inclusive foster and adoptive family recruitment mission.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@raiseachild7024
• Facebookfacebook.com/RaiseAChild
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/raiseachild
• Instagraminstagram.com/raiseachild

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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