Children's Hope Alliance: Comprehensive Company Profile
Background
Mission and Vision
Children's Hope Alliance (CHA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing hope, health, and healing for generations. The organization envisions a future where healing is accessible, hope is restored, and generations are transformed through integrated, person-centered care.
Historical Overview
With a legacy spanning over 130 years, CHA has evolved from its origins as the Presbyterian Orphans Home in Charlotte, North Carolina, established in 1883, to a comprehensive child welfare agency serving children and families throughout North Carolina.
Key Strategic Focus
Core Objectives and Specializations
CHA focuses on delivering Whole Person Integrated Care (WPIC) to address all facets of a child's life, including health, behavioral health, and social services. The organization aims to expand service locations, embrace WPIC, increase the number of lives positively impacted, and ensure all growth is financially sustainable.
Primary Services
- Foster Care and Adoption Services: Providing safe and nurturing environments for children in need.
- Acute Care Residential Program: Offering intensive therapeutic services for children with complex needs.
- Transitional Living Program: Supporting youth transitioning from foster care to independent living.
- Outpatient Therapeutic Services: Delivering mental health services to children and families.
- Therapeutic Education: Providing specialized educational services for children with unique learning needs.
- Family-Based Services: Offering support to families to strengthen family units and prevent out-of-home placements.
- Treatment Alternatives for Sexualized Kids (TASK): Providing specialized treatment for children with sexual behavior issues.
Financials and Funding
Recent Financial Performance
- Fiscal Year Ending September 2023:
- Revenue: $17,963,974
- Expenses: $20,509,618
- Net Assets: $30,588,099
Revenue Sources
- Contributions: $4,867,585 (27.1% of total revenue)
- Program Services: $11,675,699 (65.0% of total revenue)
- Investment Income: $936,582 (5.2% of total revenue)
Financial Ratings
CHA has been recognized for its financial accountability and transparency:
- Charity Navigator Rating: 96% (Four-Star Charity)
Technological Platform and Innovation
Proprietary Technologies and Methodologies
CHA is accredited by the Teaching-Family Association, utilizing the Teaching-Family Model developed specifically for children, youth, young adults, and families receiving child welfare services.
Leadership Team
- Celeste Dominguez: President and CEO
- Over 31 years of experience working with child and adult populations with mental health, substance abuse, developmental disability, and medical needs in various practice settings.
- Lakisha Rogers-Marelli: Chief Information Officer
- Compensation: $164,574
- Kevin Anders: Chief Clinical Officer
- Compensation: $162,924
- Sarah Gray: Chief Development Officer
- Compensation: $145,967
- James L. Jones: Chief Financial Officer
- Compensation: $145,427
Certifications and Recognitions
- Joint Commission National Accreditation: Continually accredited, demonstrating commitment to quality and effectiveness.
- Teaching-Family Model Accreditation: Accredited member agency since 2003.
- 2025 USA Today Top Workplace: Recognized as a Top Workplace based on employee feedback.
Strategic Collaborations and Partnerships
CHA collaborates with various organizations to enhance its services:
- Benchmarks: State Association membership.
- Foster Family-Based Treatment Association: Membership affiliation.
- United Way: Affiliated partner.
- Healthy Families America: Affiliated partner.
Strategic Opportunities and Future Directions
CHA aims to:
- Expand service locations in multiple states.
- Embrace Whole Person Integrated Care.
- Increase the number of lives positively impacted.
- Ensure all growth is financially sustainable.
Contact Information
- Website: www.childrenshopealliance.org
- Address: 194 Barium Springs Dr, Statesville, NC 28677-8453
- Phone: 704-872-4157
Note: This profile is based on publicly available information as of July 3, 2025.
