Family Initiative

Name

Family Initiative

Legal name

Family Initiative, Inc.

Website

https://fi-florida.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autism and Child Welfare Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (624110), Educational Support Services (611710), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism Early Intervention (Educational) (EDAKAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism-Specific Schools & Programs (EDAKAAAA), Parent/Caregiver Training & Family Consultation (ABA) (EDAKAHAG), Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

Keywords

• Autism therapy services
• Applied behavior analysis
• Occupational therapy programs
• Child welfare support
• Special needs education

Headquarters

HQ city

Cape Coral

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Clinical Services Fees: Revenue from ABA therapy, occupational therapy, and other clinical services provided to families. Services are billed to insurance or paid privately. The organization works with most major insurance providers and accepts private pay clients.
2. Program Fees: Fees collected for various programs including playgroups, teen hangout groups, young adult groups, FI Creates, and other group programs. Programs range from $10 to $120 per cycle or session.
3. Donations and Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, families, and supporters. The organization is a 501(c)(3) public charity (FEIN #46-1528487) that accepts online donations, mail-in checks, wire transfers, stock donations, and employer matching.
4. Government Grants and Funding: State funding received for specific initiatives. Family Initiative received $5 million in state funding from Florida government to support Thrive Academy and build a special needs shelter.
5. Corporate Grants and Foundation Gifts: Gifts and grants from corporate foundations like Suncoast Credit Union Foundation ($10,000 gift for Autism Social Skills Playgroup).
6. Fundraising Events: Revenue from signature events including the annual Casino Night fundraiser and Autism Acceptance Awards Gala which raised over $475,000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Family Initiative is a Florida-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers evidence-based autism services including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy and Occupational Therapy, alongside social skills programs, child welfare caregiver support (Family Impact Program using TBRI), and Thrive Academy, a private school for students on the autism spectrum. Services are delivered in homes, schools, community settings, and through the state-of-the-art Autism Support Center and Golisano Autism Community Hub in Cape Coral.

Product overview

Family Initiative is a nonprofit organization offering a coordinated suite of autism services across Florida. The core clinical services include Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy and Occupational Therapy, which are delivered through the Autism Support Center facility and in-home settings. The organization operates Thrive Academy, a private school for students with autism spectrum disorder. Additional offerings include social skills programs spanning the developmental lifecycle: Free Autism Screenings for toddlers, Baby & Me for ages 18 months-3 years, ASD Social Skills Playgroup for ages 4+, FI Creates arts program, Teen Hangout Group for ages 14-19, and Young Adult Group for ages 20-30. Child Welfare Services through the Family Impact Program provides TBRI-based support for foster and adoptive families. The organization also provides Hurricane & Emergency Preparedness Resources specifically designed for families affected by ASD.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Thrive Academy: Private school for students with autism spectrum disorder, providing individualized approach to learning with standards-based instruction in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science, along with vocational training, clinical support, and educational services.

Products and services

• ABA Therapy Applied Behavior Analysis therapy provided by clinicians who develop individualized plans to decrease challenging behaviors and increase socially significant behaviors such as initiating interactions, following directions, and self-care skills. Services are delivered in home and community settings for children with autism.
• Occupational Therapy Client-centered occupational therapy addressing developmental delays, sensory processing difficulties, fine motor challenges, and age-appropriate daily tasks. Licensed occupational therapists design plans to target cognitive, physical, sensory, and motor skills through weekly services.
• Child Welfare Services (Family Impact Program) Continuum of support for out-of-home caregivers using Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), including caregiver education forums and in-home support for foster and adoptive families caring for children from hard places. Delivered through partnerships with Safe Children Coalition, Citrus Family Care Network, and Family Support Services.
• Thrive Academy Private school for students on the autism spectrum offering individualized standards-based instruction in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science, combined with vocational training, clinical support, and educational services.
• Free Autism Screenings Free monthly autism screenings for children 1-3 years old to identify developmental concerns early and link families with supports. Held the third Saturday of each month at the Early Intervention Center in Cape Coral.
• Baby & Me Program Parent-child class for children 18 months to 3 years old focusing on preparing children for daycare or preschool through guided play, exploration, and sensory development activities. Held twice monthly at $10 per class.
• ASD Social Skills Playgroup Saturday playgroup providing a safe, fun, and supportive environment for children ages 4 and up to connect with peers and develop socialization skills through structured activities. Led by experienced ABA and Occupational Therapy clinicians. Serves 30-40 children weekly and more than 400 youth annually.
• FI Creates Monthly art, music, yoga, dance, and creative arts classes for children and young adults ages 5-15, blending experiential learning through arts with clinical wrap-around services at the Golisano Autism Community Hub.
• Teen Hangout Group Six-week cycle program for teenagers ages 14-19 providing a supportive environment for developing social skills through clinical engagement and fun activities, including community outings in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Naples.
• Young Adult Group Program for young adults ages 20-30 providing space to share experiences, discuss life topics including work and relationships, and include monthly community outings.
• Girls Group Support group for girls providing a safe environment for social skill development and peer connections over a six-week cycle.
• Autism Support Center State-of-the-art facility featuring three cutting-edge clinical rooms, therapeutic intervention rooms, group activity spaces, kitchen, office, observation room, and advanced technology for remote training and workshop hosting. Houses the Golisano Autism Community Hub.
• Hurricane & Emergency Preparedness Resources Emergency preparedness resources and speaker series for families affected by autism spectrum disorder, including guidance on storm preparation, evacuation planning, shelter expectations, and inclusive emergency strategies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30-40 children served per week in Social Skills Playgroup; 400+ youth served annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Lee County Sports DevelopmentminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 March 2026Family Initiative partnered with Lee County Sports Development for Community Engagement Day as part of a national sports tourism conference, helping increase community visibility and engagement.
• Lee County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 January 2026Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno announced a partnership with Family Initiative to assist individuals with developmental impairments during police encounters. Under the program, responding deputies may request a clinician trained to help someone experiencing a crisis related to autism or developmental disabilities. The initiative aims to improve police response to vulnerable populations in the local community.
• United Way Lee, Hendry, and GladescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerUnited Way is described as a valued partner of Family Initiative, with the organization achieving transformational results helping children with autism gain independence and thrive.
• Safe Children CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily Initiative partnered with Safe Children's Coalition in Sarasota County to provide ongoing training and support services for caregivers in the child welfare system. Through the Family Impact Program, Family Initiative provides pre-service and in-service caregiver education and in-home support using the TBRI model.
• Citrus Family Care NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily Initiative partnered with Citrus Family Care Network to provide ongoing training and support services for caregivers in the Miami-Dade County child welfare system. The Family Impact Program draws upon Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) to equip caregivers with practical tools.
• Family Support Services Pasco and Pinellas CountiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily Initiative partnered with Family Support Services to provide pre-service and in-service caregiver education and in-home support through the Family Impact Program in Pasco and Pinellas Counties.
• Christ Community ChurchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChrist Community Church hosts Family Initiative programs including the ASD Social Skills Playgroup at their Fort Myers location (4050 Colonial Blvd).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD): Nationally recognized ABA therapy provider with a substantial Florida presence through its CARD and ABS branches. Offers the same ABA and diagnostic services as Family Initiative but as part of a much broader geographic and operational platform.
• Centria Healthcare: Large national provider of ABA, speech, and occupational therapy primarily serving children with autism. Overlaps directly with Family Initiative's core clinical services and is one of the bigger competitors for Florida BCBA/RBT talent.
• BlueSprig Pediatrics: One of the largest US ABA therapy operators with significant Florida footprint after acquiring Florida Autism Center. Directly comparable as a multi-site ABA provider serving children with autism, but operates as a for-profit platform with substantially greater scale and capital.

Regional players

• The Arc of Florida: Florida state chapter of The Arc, a nonprofit serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities including autism. Comparable as a Florida-based nonprofit serving the same population, though more advocacy- and adult-services oriented than clinical.
• Acorn Health: ABA therapy provider with strong Florida/Michigan concentration offering center-based and in-home ABA, diagnostic services, and family support. Highly comparable regional peer competing for the same Florida families and BCBA/RBT talent pool.

Direct peers

• Bierman Autism Centers: ABA therapy provider with multiple centers offering center-based and home-based services for children with autism. Comparable operating model and client demographic to Family Initiative's ABA practice, though concentrated in different geographies.
• Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers: Multi-state ABA and autism services provider offering center-based ABA therapy, OT, and speech therapy alongside diagnostic and family support services. Closely comparable to Family Initiative's ABA + OT + social skills + screening portfolio, though at a much larger multi-state scale.
• Behavioral Innovations: Multi-state ABA therapy provider focused on early intervention and center-based services for children with autism. Closely comparable in target population (young children with ASD) and clinical methodology (ABA-based).

Others

• Autism Society of Florida: Statewide nonprofit providing information, advocacy, and support services to Florida families affected by autism. Comparable audience and mission to Family Initiative's parent-education and family-support work, but operates more as an advocacy/resource hub than clinical provider.
• Children's Home Society of Florida: Florida's largest child welfare nonprofit, contracting with the same Community-Based Care lead agencies (Citrus Family Care Network, Family Support Services, Safe Children Coalition) that partner with Family Initiative's Family Impact Program.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/FamilyInitiative
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/family-initiative

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors3 records

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Investments

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