What You Thrive Florida does

You Thrive Florida is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1968 in Brooksville, Florida, and formerly known as Mid Florida Community Services. The organization delivers a multi-program portfolio of community-based social services across eight Florida counties — Hernando, Citrus, Lake, Pasco, Sumter, Volusia, Hillsborough, and Polk — serving children from birth to age five, seniors aged 60 and older, low-income individuals and families, children requiring advocacy services, and individuals with disabilities. Core programs include Head Start and Early Head Start (Early Learning Programs), Senior Services (Adult Day Programs, Congregate Dining, In-Home Services), the Children's Advocacy Center of Hernando County, Paratransit transportation, House to Home weatherization, Community Assistance Programs (utility bill support, food distribution, emergency aid), Charter Schools, and the Family Self-Sufficiency Program. The organization is led by CEO Mat Kline, CFO Kris Bates, CAO Lisa Becker, and COO Steve Homan, with a board chaired by Jennene Norman-Vacha, and operates 101-250 employees out of its Brooksville headquarters.

Services are delivered at no direct cost to eligible individuals through dedicated program sites, in-home visits, and transportation services. The revenue model is grant-driven: core funding flows from five federal pass-through grant programs (Community Services Block Grant 93.596, Head Start 93.600, LIHEAP 93.568, Weatherization 81.042, Older Americans Act 93.044) channeled through HHS, ACF, ACL, and DOE, supplemented by corporate sponsorships (Duke Energy, CEMEX, Lowe's, Publix Charities, SECO Energy), individual donations, and community fundraising. The organization is not technology-focused; its digital stack is limited to JotForm and Formsite for forms, Paycom for HR, and standard website/social media channels for outreach and intake.

Name

You Thrive Florida

Legal name

You Thrive Florida

Website

https://youthrivefl.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

You Thrive Florida is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1968 that delivers community-based social services — Head Start, Senior Services, weatherization, advocacy, and emergency assistance — across eight Florida counties, funded primarily through federal and state pass-through grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (624110), Child and Youth Services (62411), Community Food Services (62421), Other Community Housing Services (624229), Educational Services (611), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Development & Neighborhood Revitalization Housing Programs (FSALAKAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family Engagement & Home–School Partnership Programs (EDACALAB), Behavioral & Social-Emotional Support (ABA, PBIS, Counseling) (EDAJAKAE), Catering & Events Food Service (EDALADAC)

Keywords

• Community assistance programs
• Early childhood education
• Senior support services
• Weatherization assistance
• Paratransit transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooksville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Federal and State Pass-Through Grants: Core funding comes from federal and state pass-through grants including Community Services Block Grant (93.596), Head Start (93.600), Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (93.568), Weatherization Assistance (81.042), and Older Americans Act (93.044).
2. Donations: The organization accepts one-time and recurring donations from individuals and organizations. Donations support community events, wellness programs, and individual empowerment journeys.
3. Strategic Partnerships and Sponsorships: Support from corporate sponsors (Duke Energy, CEMEX, Lowe's, Publix Charities, etc.) and strategic partners who provide financial and in-kind contributions.
4. Community Fundraising and Volunteers: Sustained through community fundraising events and dedicated volunteers who contribute to program delivery.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

You Thrive Florida is a nonprofit community action agency delivering a portfolio of human services programs across eight Florida counties. Its core offerings include Head Start and Early Head Start early childhood education, senior services (adult day programs, congregate dining, in-home support), community assistance (utility bill help, food distribution, emergency aid), weatherization (House to Home), paratransit transportation, and a Children's Advocacy Center. Services are provided at no direct cost to eligible individuals and families.

Product overview

You Thrive Florida is a multi-service nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of community assistance programs designed to help individuals and families achieve self-sufficiency. The organization operates seven core programs: Early Learning Programs (Head Start/Early Head Start), Senior Services (including Adult Day Programs, Congregate Dining, and In-Home Services), Children's Advocacy Center, Paratransit, House to Home (weatherization), Community Assistance Programs, and Charter Schools. These programs work together holistically, addressing immediate needs while building long-term skills and resilience for sustainable success.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Learning Programs (Head Start / Early Head Start) Head Start and Early Head Start programs providing early childhood education and development services for children from birth to age five and their families, including developmental support and special needs services such as ABA and OT.
• Senior Services Comprehensive services for adults aged 60 and older, including adult day programs, congregate dining, in-home personal care and homemaking, companionship, respite, emergency alert response, home-delivered meals, and care coordination to support independent living.
• Children's Advocacy Center of Hernando County Provides advocacy, forensic interviews, counseling referrals, and therapy connections (including ABA and OT) for children who have experienced abuse, supporting victim advocacy and trauma recovery.
• Paratransit Transportation Services Specialized transportation services for adults aged 18+ with disabilities and seniors, including rides to and from adult day programs, medical appointments, and program sites.
• House to Home Weatherization Weatherization assistance program that helps low-income households improve home energy efficiency and reduce energy costs, funded through federal grants.
• Community Assistance Programs Emergency assistance services including utility bill support, food distribution, and referrals that help families overcome immediate financial obstacles, funded by the Community Services Block Grant.
• Charter Schools Educational programs offered through charter school partnerships providing alternative educational opportunities for students.
• Family Self-Sufficiency Program Case management program that helps families achieve economic independence through goal-setting, education assistance, GED preparation, and career training support such as licensing and certifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Helping families achieve financial stability, seniors maintain independence, and children access quality early learning

Named customers4 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

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and moderate.

• Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner providing funding through Community Services Block Grant and other programs.
• Florida Health DepartmentmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth partner supporting community wellness initiatives.
• Hernando County Housing AuthoritymoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing partner supporting housing stability programs and initiatives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hillsborough County Head Start / Children's Board: Direct peer providing Head Start, early childhood education, and family support services in Hillsborough County (one of YTF's service counties). Operates a comparable federally-funded multi-service model.
• Healthy Start Coalition of Hillsborough County: Federally- and state-funded nonprofit providing maternal, infant, and early childhood services in a YTF-served county. Comparable funding profile (federal pass-through grants) and family support mission.
• Rural Neighborhoods (Florida): Florida-based nonprofit focused on affordable housing, weatherization, and community development in rural communities. Comparable to YTF's House to Home and community assistance programs.
• Aging True Community Senior Services: Nonprofit providing senior congregate meals, in-home services, adult day care, and transportation in Northeast Florida — direct overlap with YTF's Senior Services portfolio.
• Pasco County Human Services / Community Action: Local government community action agency serving Pasco County (one of YTF's counties). Provides CSBG, weatherization, and emergency assistance using the same federal funding streams.
• ElderSource (Northeast Florida): Area Agency on Aging administering Older Americans Act programs (congregate dining, in-home services, caregiver support) — directly comparable to YTF's Senior Services program in funding source and service mix.

Broad incumbents

• Volunteers of America Florida: Multi-state human services nonprofit operating senior services, family programs, and supportive housing across Florida. Larger portfolio but overlapping program categories.
• Mid Florida Community Services (legacy): YTF's predecessor organization (rebranded 2014); comparable in mission, geography, and program mix prior to renaming.

Emerging players

• Children's Advocacy Centers of Florida: Statewide association supporting child advocacy centers — directly comparable to YTF's Children's Advocacy Center of Hernando County, which provides forensic interviews and trauma services.

Regional players

• Bay Area Youth Services: Tampa Bay-area nonprofit providing youth and family services including counseling, mentoring, and case management — comparable to YTF's wraparound youth/family programming in the Tampa Bay region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/YouThriveFlorida

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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