Lost Sparrows

What Lost Sparrows does

Lost Sparrows is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization headquartered in Winona Lake, Indiana, founded in 2016 with 1-10 employees. The organization provides trauma education and family support services aimed at improving care for vulnerable, fostered, and adopted children. Its service portfolio consists of four core programs: an annual Trauma Conference held in Winona Lake each fall, ongoing Trauma Education resources, the Nik's Heart of Hope program, and a Community Foster/Adopt Support Group.

The organization's primary audience is foster and adoptive parents, with secondary segments including educators, social workers, and professional caregivers who work with children affected by trauma. Lost Sparrows has no proprietary technology products; its delivery model is built around in-person events, ongoing community support groups, and digital content distributed via its website, email newsletter, and social media channels (Facebook, Instagram).

The business model is donation-based. As a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization, Lost Sparrows is funded through charitable contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporate donors, with services offered at low or no cost to participants. The organization operates a community-led, event-driven go-to-market motion, relying heavily on word-of-mouth referrals within the foster care and adoption community. Geographic operations are concentrated in Indiana, USA.

Name

Lost Sparrows

Legal name

Lost Sparrows

Website

https://www.lsconference.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lost Sparrows is a 501(c)(3) non-profit based in Winona Lake, Indiana that provides trauma education and family support for foster and adoptive parents, educators, and caregivers working with vulnerable children through an annual conference, support groups, and educational programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Winona Lake

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. Donations and Fundraising: As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Lost Sparrows relies primarily on charitable donations from individuals, foundations, and corporate donors to fund its programs and operations.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lost Sparrows is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides trauma education and family support to improve care for vulnerable and adopted children. Its core offerings consist of four community programs: the annual Lost Sparrows Trauma Conference in Winona Lake, Indiana, Trauma Education resources, Nik's Heart of Hope, and a Community Foster/Adopt Support Group. The organization delivers these programs free or at low cost, funded by charitable donations.

Product overview

Lost Sparrows is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that offers a portfolio of community support programs focused on advocating for vulnerable children and families. The organization operates a unified service model comprising four core programs: the annual Trauma Conference held in Winona Lake, Trauma Education services, Nik's Heart of Hope, and the Community Foster/Adopt Support Group. These programs work together to empower and equip families, caregivers, and communities to love, nurture, and protect children affected by trauma.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lost Sparrows Trauma Conference An annual conference held in Winona Lake, Indiana each fall, designed for foster/adoptive parents, teachers, and anyone who works with children. The event provides a weekend of encouragement, education, and connection while focusing on the effects of trauma on children and supporting those caring for children with challenging behaviors.
• Trauma Education Educational programs and resources focused on understanding and addressing trauma and its effects on children, offered to families, caregivers, educators, and professionals working with vulnerable children.
• Nik's Heart of Hope A program within Lost Sparrows' 'How We Help' initiatives, focused on providing support and resources for vulnerable children and families affected by trauma.
• Community Foster/Adopt Support Group A community support group providing peer assistance, encouragement, and resources for foster and adoptive families navigating the challenges of caring for children affected by trauma.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Together We Rise: Nonprofit supporting youth in foster care through education, events, and direct service programs. Comparable to Lost Sparrows as it engages the same foster care community through community-building events and family/caregiver support.
• FosterClub: National nonprofit led by foster care alumni that provides peer support, training, and leadership programs for current and former foster youth and those who support them. Directly comparable mission around equipping caregivers and youth impacted by the foster system.
• Raise the Future: Nonprofit (formerly Children's Home Society of Iowa) offering adoption and foster care services, education, and family support across multiple states. Comparable service portfolio and focus on adoptive/foster families receiving trauma-informed support.
• Help One Child: Faith-based nonprofit connecting foster and adoptive families with mentors and support resources. Comparable to Lost Sparrows in its mission to reduce isolation and equip foster/adoptive caregivers through community-based support.
• Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.): Nonprofit providing adoption-competent therapy, education, and training for adoptive families and the professionals who serve them. Closely comparable to Lost Sparrows' trauma-informed education mission and family support focus.
• Adoptive Families of America (formerly Adoptive Families Association): Nonprofit providing education, resources, and peer support to adoptive families pre- and post-adoption. Directly comparable to Lost Sparrows' focus on equipping adoptive and foster parents with trauma-informed education and community connection.

Broad incumbents

• National Foster Parent Association: Long-standing national nonprofit supporting foster parents through advocacy, training, and peer networks. Highly comparable to Lost Sparrows as it serves the same foster/adoptive parent persona with education and support programming.
• Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption: Large national foundation focused on adoption and foster care, including education for adoptive families. Comparable to Lost Sparrows because it operates in the same adoptive/foster family support and education category, but at much greater scale and with corporate backing.

Regional players

• Children's Home Society of California: California-based nonprofit providing adoption, foster care, and family support services. Comparable mission and service mix to Lost Sparrows, but operates primarily in California rather than the Midwest.

Emerging players

• Embrace Permanency: Smaller nonprofit focused on connecting permanency resources to families and professionals working with children in foster care. Comparable niche mission around supporting caregivers and children affected by trauma and the foster system.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LostSparrows.org
• Instagraminstagram.com/lostsparrows

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Lost Sparrows