Family Compass (formerly known as Child Abuse Prevention Center

What Family Compass (formerly known as Child Abuse Prevention Center does

Family Compass is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1992 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with a secondary office in Plano serving Collin County. The organization describes itself as the largest nonprofit in North Texas solely dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect, having served more than 60,000 children and parents cumulatively and 2,922 in 2024, with a self-reported community cost-savings figure of $783 million in 2024 and 942 children kept out of the CPS system. Core programming consists of two product lines. Home Mentoring delivers the Parent Aide program (clinical home visits by Master's-level clinicians) and the Growing As Parents program (Parents As Teachers curriculum) to at-risk families referred by CPS, schools, hospitals, and self-referrals. Community Education and Outreach delivers Triple P (Positive Parenting Program, CDC-endorsed), Bringing Families Together, Car Seat Safety, and shaken-baby / SIDS education. A paid ancillary product, Families First, is a monthly virtual seminar for court-mandated divorced/separated parents at $75 per adult. All home-mentoring services are provided at no cost to participants in English and Spanish.

The underlying technology is intentionally not proprietary; it is a stack of externally validated, evidence-based curricula (Triple P, Parents As Teachers Blue Ribbon Affiliate, Nurturing Parenting Program) delivered by trained staff via in-home visits and group classes. No APIs, software products, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed; the supporting assets are clinical staff credentials, referral-pipeline relationships with public agencies, and a media presence including a biweekly podcast (Thought Leaders Lounge) distributed on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.

The business model is a donations-led, fee-marginalized nonprofit operating model. Revenue streams comprise individual donations, corporate sponsorships and workplace giving (ExxonMobil, Rosewood Corporation, Dallas Capital Bank, NDBT, CoServ, Dallas Mavericks/Kyrie Irving), foundation grants (Rees-Jones Foundation, Kappa Delta Foundation, Crystal Charity Ball - $718,055 in 2022), and signature fundraising events (annual North Star Luncheon - $153,000 raised in 2024 with 300 attendees; 31st Annual Golf Classic with sponsorship tiers from $1,500 to $40,000; North Texas Giving Day participation). Pricing is freemium for the core Home Mentoring line and one-time/perpetual $75 for Families First. Go-to-market is community-led: referrals from CPS, schools, hospitals, and medical providers, supplemented by self-referral and outreach through podcasts, social media, newsletter, and event-led awareness. Family Compass is governed by a board of directors under Chair Judy Bennett Garner, with CEO Ona Foster leading since 2016, and draws on a network of corporate, foundation, and community partners including Kappa Delta (since 1981, honored with the 2022 North Star Award).

Name

Family Compass (formerly known as Child Abuse Prevention Center

Legal name

Family Compass

Website

https://family-compass.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Family Compass is a Dallas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded 1992, that delivers free, evidence-based child abuse prevention programs - including home mentoring, parenting education, and community classes - to at-risk families in Dallas and Collin Counties, funded by donations, foundations, and corporate sponsors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child and Family Social Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Other Individual and Family Services (62419)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Home Visiting & Parent Coaching Programs (EDACALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC), Family Advocacy, Parent Training & Support Services (EDAJAKAK), Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH)

Keywords

• Child abuse prevention
• Home mentoring programs
• Parenting education
• Family support services
• Community outreach programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute financial support through the organization's donation portal. Programs are free to participants.
2. Corporate Donations & Sponsorships: Local corporations provide donations, workplace campaigns, event sponsorship, and volunteering. ExxonMobil has been a presenting sponsor for North Star Luncheon. Rosewood Corporation supports through annual charity golf tournament.
3. Foundation Grants: Local and national foundations provide grant funding. The Rees-Jones Foundation, Kappa Delta Foundation, and Crystal Charity Ball have provided significant support.
4. Special Events Fundraising: Signature fundraising events include North Star Luncheon (annual, $153,000 raised in 2024, 300 attendees) and Golf Classic (31st annual). Also participates in North Texas Giving Day.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Family Compass provides free, evidence-based child abuse prevention programs to at-risk families with children in Dallas and Collin County. Core offerings include Home Mentoring Programs (Parent Aide and Growing As Parents) delivered through in-home visits by Master's-level clinicians and parent educators, Community Education and Outreach programs (Triple P Positive Parenting, Bringing Families Together, Car Seat Safety), and the Families First co-parenting seminar for divorced/separated parents. Services are voluntary, offered in English and Spanish, and funded through donations, grants, and corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

Family Compass is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of child abuse prevention programs. The core offerings consist of Home Mentoring Programs (including Parent Aide and Growing As Parents) and Community Education and Outreach Programs (including Triple P Positive Parenting, Bringing Families Together, and Car Seat Safety). Supporting services include Families First, a co-parenting seminar for divorced/separated parents, and the Thought Leaders Lounge podcast. The organization serves families in Dallas and Collin Counties with evidence-based, voluntary, and free programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Home Mentoring Programs Free, in-home parenting mentoring programs for families at risk for child abuse and neglect in Dallas and Collin County, delivered in English and Spanish. Encompasses Parent Aide and Growing As Parents.
• Parent Aide Program Free clinical home-mentoring program for families at risk for child abuse and neglect, delivered by Master's-level clinicians who meet with families weekly using the Nurturing Parenting Program curriculum.
• Growing As Parents Program Free home-mentoring parent education program providing guidance on building positive parent-child relationships and promoting optimal early development, using the Parents As Teachers evidence-based curriculum.
• Community Education and Outreach Programs Programs equipping parents in Dallas and Collin Counties with tools to build healthy, stable families, including parenting classes and safety education on child abuse prevention, shaken baby syndrome, SUID/SIDS, and car seat safety.
• Bringing Families Together (BFT) Community-based child abuse and neglect prevention services targeting families with children ages 0–12, using the Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) curriculum and delivering Level 2, 3, and 4 Triple P services.
• Car Seat Safety Program Car seat distribution and education program helping ensure children ages 0–8 ride safely in appropriate car seats installed correctly.
• Families First Seminar Monthly virtual seminar (in-person option available) helping divorced or separated parents understand the effects of their situation on children; often court-mandated by Dallas County courts at $75 per adult attendee.

Quantifiable outcome

• Saved community $783 million in 2024 through abuse prevention
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• North Dallas Bank & Trust (NDBT)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024North Dallas Bank & Trust (NDBT) was presenting sponsor of the 7th Annual North Star Luncheon in 2025, featuring Erin Merryn as guest speaker.
• Dallas Mavericks / Kyrie IrvingminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Dallas Mavericks and Kyrie Irving delivered 'Snacks of Kindness' to Family Compass as part of Irving's '11 Days of Giving' initiative, serving meals and gift packages to families.
• Dallas Capital BankminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022Dallas Capital Bank was honored to support Family Compass at its 4th Annual North Star Luncheon during Child Abuse Prevention Month.
• Rosewood CorporationmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2020Rosewood Corporation chose Family Compass as beneficiary of their 8th Annual Rosewood Corporation Charity Golf Tournament in October 2020, raising more than $30,000. Has been presenting sponsor for North Star Luncheon (6th Annual in 2024).
• ExxonMobilmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2018ExxonMobil has been presenting sponsor for North Star Luncheon and made a $50,000 donation in 2018. Darren Woods presented the company's annual holiday gift to Family Compass.
• Kappa Delta / Richardson Plano Kappa Delta Alumnae ChaptercoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 1981Partnership initiated in 1981 when RPKDAC member Kay Walgren was a board member of another agency that merged with Family Compass in 2014. Kappa Delta's annual Shamrock events have raised over $33 million for child abuse prevention nationally since 1981, with 80% donated locally. RPKDAC has been involved with service activities including stuffing backpacks, collecting diapers, and creating Valentine's Day gift bags. Kappa Delta was honored with the 2022 North Star Award for its longtime support.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Prevent Child Abuse America: National umbrella organization dedicated to child abuse prevention. Directly comparable mission and evidence-based program advocacy, though operating at national scope versus Family Compass's regional North Texas focus.
• Childhelp: National nonprofit addressing child abuse through prevention, treatment, and advocacy. Comparable mission and educational program delivery, though operates residential treatment facilities Family Compass does not.
• TexProtects: Texas-based child abuse prevention nonprofit and policy advocate. Closest direct peer — same state, same prevention mission, similar donor base and evidence-based program approach.
• Darkness to Light: National nonprofit dedicated to child sexual abuse prevention through education and training. Highly comparable evidence-based community education model.

Regional players

• ChildCareGroup: Dallas-based nonprofit providing early childhood education and parenting support. Adjacent mission (early childhood and family support) with overlapping North Texas geography and donor community.
• Momentous Institute: Dallas nonprofit focused on building social-emotional health in children and families. Comparable family-services mission, North Texas base, and reliance on community/donor funding.
• The Family Place: Dallas-based nonprofit addressing family violence, including supervised visitation. Shares Dallas geography and overlapping donor base; Family Compass CEO Ona Foster previously ran Faith & Liberty's Place here.

Emerging players

• Parents as Teachers (National Center): National home-visiting parent education model whose curriculum Family Compass deploys. Not a direct competitor but a curatorial partner/peer in the home-visiting parenting education space.
• Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Dallas County: Dallas-area child welfare nonprofit advocating for abused/neglected children in court. Same geography and child welfare donor base; complementary rather than directly overlapping mission.

Others

• KIPP Texas Public Schools: Large Dallas-area K-12 charter network serving low-income communities. Adjacent rather than directly comparable — both serve at-risk North Texas families, but KIPP focuses on K-12 education while Family Compass focuses on prevention.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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