UCP of Central Florida

What UCP of Central Florida does

UCP of Central Florida is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1955 and headquartered in Orlando, Florida, that delivers an integrated continuum of therapy, education, and family support services for children with and without disabilities from birth through age 21. The organization operates eight inclusive charter school campuses (with a ninth Osceola County campus set to open August 2026), three core medical therapy disciplines (speech, occupational, and physical therapy), a dedicated Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) clinic, and family support services including counseling, advocacy, and a community food pantry. Revenue is generated through a multi-stream model: insurance reimbursements from Medicaid (Sunshine and Simply), Cigna, BCBS, and Aetna for clinical therapy; per-pupil charter school funding; competitive federal grants (including an $8.9M Charter Schools Program grant, $5.1M Teacher and Leader Incentive Grant, $914K Literacy Grant, and STEMIE Grant); and philanthropic contributions via the Miracles for Children Society donor program and corporate partnerships.

The organization employs 800+ team members across multiple campuses, including 90+ therapy providers led by a clinical leadership team with decades of pediatric rehabilitation experience, and serves 3,500 children annually with 2,000+ students enrolled across the charter school network. Technology is applied in two distinct ways: as a service-enablement layer through 3D printing of customized assistive devices (grip aids, communication boards, wheelchair extensions, sensory tools) and AI/robotics partnerships (Project RAISE with the University of Central Florida using UCF-patented socially assistive robots for social skills development); and as an operational layer through accessiBe-powered ADA-compliant web accessibility. UCP holds Cognia accreditation across its elementary schools, has earned a Charity Navigator four-star rating, and is recognized regionally as a national leader in inclusive education.

Name

UCP of Central Florida

Legal name

UCP of Central Florida

Website

https://ucpcfl.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

UCP of Central Florida is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1955 that provides integrated therapy, inclusive charter school education, ABA services, and family support for children with and without disabilities from birth to age 21 across nine campuses in the Orlando region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Therapy and Inclusive Special Education

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Pediatric Rehabilitation & Developmental Therapy Centers (PT/OT/SLP) (HLAFAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Charter Special Education & Inclusive Programs (EDAJACAF), Autism-Specific Schools & Programs (EDAKAAAA), Family Advocacy, Parent Training & Support Services (EDAJAKAK), Therapy-Integrated Childcare Support (coordination with OT/PT/SLP/ABA) (HSAAAIAM)

Keywords

• Pediatric therapy services
• Inclusive charter schools
• ABA therapy clinic
• Special education services
• Disability family support

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Therapy Services Revenue: Medical therapy services including speech, occupational, and physical therapy delivered in clinical settings and schools. Revenue generated from insurance payments including Medicaid (Sunshine & Simply), Cigna, BCBS, and Aetna
2. Educational Services: Charter school education services for children from infants through high school. Inclusive education environment serving students with and without disabilities
3. Donations and Philanthropy: Charitable contributions from individuals and organizations through the Miracles for Children Society five-year commitment program and general donations
4. Government Grants: Federal grants including $8.9M Charter Schools Program grant, $5.1M Teacher and Leader Incentive Grant, $914,000 Literacy Grant, and STEMIE Grant from U.S. Department of Education
5. ABA Therapy Services: Applied Behavior Analysis therapy clinic services for children with autism, requiring diagnosis, ABA referral, CDE, and insurance verification

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

UCP of Central Florida delivers pediatric medical therapy (speech, occupational, and physical therapy), inclusive charter school education (Pre-K through Transitional Learning Academy), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism, and family support services across multiple campuses in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties. The organization serves children with and without disabilities from birth through age 21, funded through a mix of insurance reimbursements, federal grants, state education funding, and charitable donations.

Product overview

UCP of Central Florida operates as a nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive suite of services for children with and without disabilities. The organization provides Medical Therapy services (Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapy), operates 8 inclusive Charter Schools (Pre-K through 8th grade), and runs an ABA Therapy Clinic. Additional offerings include Early Childhood Education (infants through Pre-K), the TLA Program for middle/high school/post-graduate students, and family support services including a food pantry. Specialized initiatives include Project RAISE (AI/robotics for social skills), Project Elevate (educator career development), and an accessiBe-powered website Accessibility Tool. Services are delivered across Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties through multiple campus locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UCP Charter Schools: Network of inclusive public charter schools for children with and without disabilities
• Project RAISE
• Project Elevate
• Miracles for Children Society
• Young Exec Council (YEC)

Products and services

• Speech and Language Therapy Therapy focused on developing verbal and non-verbal communication, oral-motor, and feeding skills for children. Addresses articulation, language, feeding, fluency, voice, and AAC. Delivered as outpatient and school-based therapy in clinical settings or natural environments.
• Physical Therapy Therapy focused on preserving, developing, and restoring physical function in children. Physical therapists assess motor and mobility deficits impacting a child's functional participation at home, school, and community, addressing range of motion, strength, muscle tone, balance, coordination, motor planning, and ambulatory skills.
• Occupational Therapy Therapy focused on activities of daily living including dressing, feeding, playing, and coloring. Assesses fine and visual motor skills, visual perceptual skills, self-help skills, bilateral coordination, and sensory processing.
• UCP Charter Schools Network of inclusive public charter schools serving Pre-K through 8th grade students with and without disabilities. Operates under Cognia accreditation with project-based STEAM learning. Nine campuses across Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties.
• ABA Therapy Clinic Evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis therapy helping children with autism build communication, behavior, and daily living skills. Provides tailored treatment plans, school readiness support, adaptive skills, social play, and parent coaching. Accepts Medicaid (Sunshine & Simply), Cigna, BCBS, and Aetna.
• Early Childhood Education Education programs serving children from six weeks old through Pre-kindergarten (Pre-K). Includes Infants & Toddlers, Preschool & Pre-K, and Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK). Uses Frog Street Curriculum and maintains Cognia accreditation.
• Transitional Learning Academy (TLA) Program Inclusive middle school, high school, and post-graduate experience for students with and without disabilities, providing transition services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,500 children served yearly across Central Florida
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Integration1 record

AI capability7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education ProgramscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 February 2025STEMIE Grant funding provides professional development for UCP educators to create engaging STEM experiences for all children including those with disabilities. Over two years, UCP educators will receive training, ongoing coaching, access to STEM resources, and leadership institute opportunities. This is one of only two early childhood programs selected nationwide.
• accessiBecoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with accessiBe ensures UCP's website is fully compliant with ADA standards and easily navigable for users with disabilities. The accessiBe widget provides accessibility tools including contrast adjustment, font sizing, seizure safe mode, vision impaired mode, cognitive disability support, ADHD friendly mode, blind users support, and keyboard navigation. This partnership supports UCP's commitment to serving the entire community including those with visual, auditory, motor, or cognitive impairments.
• University of Central FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Project RAISE (Robotics and Artificial Intelligence to Improve Social Skills for Elementary Students), utilizing Ray-Z virtual robot and ZB AI-driven socially assistive robot (SAR) patented by UCF team. The three-phase project introduces coding skills, peer collaboration, and classroom integration to improve social skills of elementary students with disabilities. UCF developed the technology while UCP provides the educational setting and student population for implementation.
• Bezos Academy FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoger Brown, UCP's Vice President of Development and Philanthropy, previously served as District School Leader with Bezos Academy Foundation, overseeing school leaders across multiple states and supporting expansion of high-quality early learning programs.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• United Cerebral Palsy (UCP National): National umbrella nonprofit of which UCP of Central Florida is an affiliate. Operates a federation of affiliates providing disability services, advocacy, and education across the U.S., making it the most directly comparable parent/peer organization.
• Easterseals: Large national nonprofit providing disability and autism services, including therapy, early childhood education, and family support, similar to UCP's integrated model. Comparable in mission and multi-state reach.
• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: National nonprofit operating special education schools, ABA programs, and behavioral health services for individuals with disabilities. Comparable as a large integrated special education and therapy operator.
• KIPP Public Schools: National charter school network serving predominantly underserved students, including a growing share of students with disabilities. Comparable in charter school scale and mission-driven education, though not a specialist in therapy integration.

Direct peers

• Hopebridge: Multi-state provider of ABA therapy, speech, and occupational therapy for children with autism and developmental delays. Directly comparable in pediatric therapy and ABA clinic services, with similar insurance-funded revenue model.
• May Institute: National nonprofit providing ABA, special education schools, and home/community-based services for children and adults with autism and developmental disabilities. Closely mirrors UCP's integrated therapy-plus-education continuum.
• Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD): One of the largest ABA therapy providers in the U.S., serving children with autism through clinic and home-based programs. Directly comparable to UCP's ABA Therapy Clinic line of service.
• Florida Autism Center (FAC) / BlueSprig Pediatrics: ABA therapy provider with significant Florida presence serving children with autism. Direct competitor to UCP's ABA Therapy Clinic with overlapping insurance contracts (Medicaid, Cigna, BCBS, Aetna).

Regional players

• Charter Schools USA: Major Florida-based charter school management organization operating K-12 campuses across the state. Comparable in charter school network scale and Florida footprint, though less focused on special education and integrated therapy.

Emerging players

• BrightStart Pediatric Care: Pediatric therapy provider delivering speech, occupational, and physical therapy to children with developmental needs. Comparable as a regional pediatric therapy operator, though typically without the charter school overlay.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/UCPofCFL
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/UCPCFL
• Facebookfacebook.com/UCPcentralflorida
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ucp-of-central-florida
• Instagraminstagram.com/ucpofcentralflorida

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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