CareTogether CMS
CareTogether CMS: A specialized, open-source case system for foster-care and volunteer-family programs. Ranked #138 of 175 in Case Management Software by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for foster-care and volunteer-family programs.
At a glance
- Editor score3.0 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forFoster-care and volunteer-family programs
- Case intake formsYes
- Facts checked19 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Purpose-built referrals, arrangements, monitoring, and goal tracking
- Configurable client and volunteer roles and permissions
- Hosted or self-hosted deployment with open-source availability
Where it doesn't
- Specialized scope may not fit broad case management needs
- Reporting dashboards are not a stated product focus
- Mobile apps and integrations are not part of the described offering
Our verdict on CareTogether CMS
CareTogether CMS is a case management system for nonprofits and human-services organizations supporting families and children. Its workflows cover family and individual records, referral intake and lifecycle management, housing and daytime childcare arrangements, volunteer applications and approvals, recurring monitoring actions, child location plans, return-to-parent records, and goals. Client and volunteer access, configurable roles, permissions, and bulk SMS for opted-in volunteers make it a focused fit for foster-care and volunteer-family programs.
The product is available as a hosted service and supports self-hosted deployment, giving organizations a choice between vendor-hosted operation and local deployment. Its open-source repository documents local development, and the software is licensed under AGPL-3.0. The pricing model is contact sales, so organizations evaluating the hosted option will need to discuss commercial terms with CareTogether. The product also supports intake forms, workflow automation, and hybrid deployment, aligning its delivery model with organizations that need structured referral and arrangement processes.
CareTogether CMS stands out through its specialized workflow depth rather than broad case-management coverage. Recurring monitoring actions, child location-plan tracking, return-to-parent records, volunteer status tracking, and goal management connect operational work with longer-term outcomes. Organizations seeking a focused system for family placement, volunteer coordination, and child-support workflows should consider it. Teams that prioritize extensive integrations, reporting dashboards, mobile apps, or a wider general-purpose case-management scope should compare broader alternatives before choosing it.
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CareTogether CMS fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Case intake forms | Yes |
| Workflow automation | Yes |
| Custom case fields | Not verified |
| Audit trail | Not verified |
| Reporting dashboards | Not verified |
| Mobile apps | Not verified |
| Deployment | Hybrid |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web |
| Pricing | Pricing on request |
| Website | caretogether.org |
| Facts checked | 19 Sep 2026 |
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