Child And Youth Services Global Market Report 2025

The child and youth services market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $141.48 billion in 2024 to $150.37 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in campaigns for child advocacy, focus on youth empowerment, advancements in healthcare services, rise of community centers, policy changes in child protection.

The child and youth services market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $192.55 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing advocacy for inclusive services, remote counseling services, innovations in healthcare, community-based services, advancements in child protection. Major trends in the forecast period include focus on resilience building, trauma-informed care, holistic development programs, diversity and inclusion initiatives, preventive mental health services.

The forecast of 6.4% growth over the next five years reflects a slight reduction of 0.1% from the previous projection. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. Tariff impositions on imported educational toys, therapeutic materials, and learning tools can strain program budgets, leading to reduced availability of enrichment services tailored for child and youth development.The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The expansion of community programs for children and youth has contributed to the growth of the child and youth services market. According to youth.gov, exposure to various opportunities during youth is linked to reduced risky behavior in adulthood. A study conducted on the initial five years of participation in the 4-H youth development program revealed a lower risk of social and personal behavioral problems, a fourfold increase in community contribution such as lihood, and a twofold increase in civic activity. These factors are anticipated to positively impact the child and youth services market.

The child and youth services market is expected to be driven by the increasing prevalence of single-parent households. Single-parent households result from situations such as divorce, separation, death, or a deliberate choice by a parent to raise a child alone. These households receive crucial support from Child and Youth Services through affordable childcare, after-school programs, and resources, enabling parents to work while ensuring proper care and developmental opportunities for their children. In June 2023, the Annie E. Casey Foundation reported 24 million single-parent families in the USA in 2021, with rising numbers contributing to the growth of the child and youth services market.

Communities are increasingly leveraging predictive analytics for the welfare of children and youth, focusing on assessing maltreatment risk levels. Predictive analytics quantifies risk to target services efficiently, aiding children, families, and communities most such as ly to benefit. For instance, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services employed predictive analytics to identify children at risk of placement in congregate care settings, allowing for the implementation of alternative interventions.

Child services encompass health, mental, social, and rehabilitative aid extended to children by both public and private agencies. Similarly, youth services entail health, mental, social, and rehabilitative support provided to children and young individuals through public and private organizations.

Primary service categories within child and youth services include foster and guardianship placement services, counseling and information services, social assistance services, recreational programs for children and youth, adoption services facilitated by both private and state entities, and other related offerings. Social assistance organizations offer a diverse range of services, such as aiding the homeless, counseling individuals facing challenges, providing training for the unemployed or underemployed, and assisting families in securing financial support. These services cater to various age groups, including infants, children, adolescents, and youth, and are accessible through both online and offline modes.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The sharp rise in U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are having a considerable impact on the social services market by driving up costs for essential goods, assistive technologies, and digital infrastructure many of which are sourced from tariff-affected regions. Providers of healthcare, elderly care, and community-based services are facing tighter budgets, as rigid government contracts and funding constraints limit their ability to offset these rising expenses. This climate of uncertainty has also slowed investments in digital transformation and telehealth solutions, hindering efforts to enhance service accessibility and operational efficiency. In response, organizations are increasingly turning to local suppliers, establishing joint procurement strategies to manage costs, and adopting affordable digital tools to sustain service delivery amid ongoing financial pressures.

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Key players in the child and youth services market are introducing new initiatives, such as youth partnership platforms, to amplify youth voices and promote positive change within global communities. These platforms are collaborative efforts that connect young individuals with organizations, empowering them to take part in decision-making and impactful projects. They provide youth with a voice, resources, and opportunities to initiate positive transformations. For example, in August 2024, the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), a U.S.-based humanitarian aid organization, partnered with Accenture, an Ireland-based IT company, to empower over 580,000 young people with essential skills and career pathways in employment and entrepreneurship. Building on Accenture's previous contributions, this expanded collaboration will provide youth with access to relevant training, mentorship, and startup funding, helping them succeed in evolving job markets. With a focus on marginalized youth, the partnership leverages digital platforms to offer certifications and support entrepreneurial ventures, enabling young people to build sustainable careers and address critical global challenges.

In August 2023, Health Connect America, Inc., a U.S.-based provider of various behavioral health services, acquired Specialized Youth Services of Virginia, Inc. for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition allows Health Connect America to expand its services in Virginia, enhance support for at-risk youth, and establish a fifth KEYS Academy, which will provide specialized educational and emotional care. This move aligns with the company’s objective to become a leading behavioral health provider across the state. Specialized Youth Services of Virginia is a U.S.-based company that offers child and youth services.

Major companies operating in the child and youth services market include Young Men's Christian Association, UNICEF (UnitedNationsChildrenFund), Save the Children, SOS Children's Village, World Vision International, Stepstone Family & Youth Services, Compassion International, Boys Town, Youth Advocate Programs Inc., Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Child Care Aware of America, Children's Hospital Foundation, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Children's Home Society of America, The Children's Guild, CARE International, Jumpstart for Young Children, Children's Defense Fund, Girls Inc., Children Aid And Family Services, United States Children's Bureau, Alliance for Children and Families, Prevent Child Abuse America, American Youth Policy Forum, International Foster Care Organization, International Society For Prevention of Child Abuse And Neglect (ISPCAN), Child Mind Institute, Child Welfare League of America, North East Independent Living Services, National Runaway Safeline, Children's Rights, National Black Child Development Institute.

Western Europe was the largest region in the child and youth services market in 2024. Asia-Pacific was the second-largest region in the global child and youth services market share. The regions covered in the child and youth services market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the child and youth services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The child and youth services market consists of revenues earned by entities that provide non-residential social assistance to children and youth. The child and youth services market includes establishments such as adoption agencies, youth centers, child guidance organizations, youth self-help organizations, foster care placement services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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