Family of Kidz

What Family of Kidz does

Family of Kidz is a New York-based private provider of multidisciplinary pediatric therapeutic, educational, and behavioral health services serving children from birth through age 22, with selective adult mental health offerings. The company operates through three wholly-owned NY professional limited liability entities—Kidz Therapy Services PLLC (early intervention and preschool, ages birth–5), Kidz Educational Services PLLC (school-age services, ages 5–22), and Kidz Psychological Services PLLC (mental health)—and delivers speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, Applied Behavior Analysis-based behavior support, special education instruction, and counseling modalities including CBT, TF-CBT, interpersonal therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, and play therapy. Service delivery spans in-home visits, 11 center-based locations across Long Island and Westchester County, school-based placements, community settings, and virtual platforms. The company claims 25+ years of continuous operation since its 1998 founding.

Revenue is generated through three distinct streams: government-funded early intervention and preschool special education reimbursed through the NY State Department of Health, NYSED, and Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties (provided at no cost to families); private-pay therapy and counseling billed directly to families (the company does not accept health insurance); and contracted services to school districts under negotiated rate sheets, most notably the Enhanced Behavior Support Services (EBSS) program launched in 2021 for students with severe behavioral needs. The EBSS program serves a minimum of 70 students per year across dedicated centers in New Hyde Park, Farmingdale, Hawthorne, and Baldwin, with over 60 Long Island and Westchester school districts referring students since inception.

The go-to-market combines institutional sales to school district administrators, district-driven referral pipelines for families, content marketing through an active blog and social channels, and word-of-mouth within the parent and special-education community. The company is led by CEO Leonard Caltabiano and founder/Executive Chairman Gayle Kligman, supported by a clinical leadership team with deep tenure across behavior analysis, special education, and school psychology. No external institutional investors, parent company, or M&A activity is disclosed.

Name

Family of Kidz

Legal name

Family of Kidz

Website

https://familyofkidz.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Family of Kidz is a private New York provider of multidisciplinary pediatric therapeutic, educational, and behavioral health services for children birth through age 22, delivered through 11 Long Island and Westchester locations via three PLLC subsidiaries serving families, school districts, and government-funded programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Therapy and Behavioral Health Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Educational Support Services (611710), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services) (HLAFACAL), Developmental Therapy / Early Childhood Special Instruction (EDACAFAG), Family Advocacy, Parent Training & Support Services (EDAJAKAK)

Keywords

• Pediatric therapy services
• Behavioral health services
• Special education instruction
• Applied behavior analysis
• School district services

Headquarters

HQ city

Westbury

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fee-for-Service Therapy: Traditional fee-for-service model where families pay for therapeutic services including speech, occupational, physical therapy, and mental health counseling. Services are delivered at home, school, centers, or virtually. The company does not accept health insurance but offers private pay options.
2. Government-Funded Programs: Early intervention and preschool special education services funded through NYSED and local counties (Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester). Services provided at no cost to families for eligible preschool children with disabilities, with funding flowing from government sources.
3. School District Contracts: Services to school districts including Enhanced Behavior Support Services (EBSS), behavioral consultation, and educational services. Rates are negotiated between Kidz Educational Services and individual school districts. School districts are responsible for student transportation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Family of Kidz delivers multidisciplinary therapeutic and educational services for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. The organization provides speech, occupational, and physical therapy; behavior support services including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA); mental health counseling; and special education instruction across in-home, center-based, school, community, and virtual settings. Operations are run through three professional subsidiaries: Kidz Therapy Services, PLLC (early intervention and preschool), Kidz Educational Services, PLLC (school-age), and Kidz Psychological Services, PLLC (mental health).

Product overview

Family of Kidz is a comprehensive behavioral and mental health services organization offering a multi-module service portfolio for children with developmental disabilities and mental health needs. The organization operates through three main subsidiaries: Kidz Therapy Services (Early Intervention and Preschool Services for ages Birth-5), Kidz Educational Services (School-Age Services for ages 5-22), and Kidz Psychological Services (mental health services). Core therapeutic services include Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Behavior Support Services/ABA, Mental Health Services, and Special Education Instruction. Specialized programs include Enhanced Behavior Support Services (EBSS) for students requiring intensive behavioral intervention, and Group Offerings Counseling for seasonal peer support. The company delivers services across multiple modalities including individual therapy, family therapy, and parent training, utilizing evidence-based approaches such as CBT, TF-CBT, Play Therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Speech Therapy Therapeutic services supporting speech, language, and communication development in children, delivered by licensed speech-language pathologists.
• Occupational Therapy Therapeutic services helping children develop fine motor, visual motor, and sensory skills to support independence in daily activities.
• Physical Therapy Therapeutic services addressing gross motor skills, strength, balance, and coordination to help children move and explore their environment.
• Behavior Support Services Evidence-based behavioral interventions including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for children with autism and developmental disabilities.
• Mental Health Services Mental health counseling services delivered by licensed psychologists, social workers, and mental health counselors addressing various psychological concerns.
• Special Education Instruction Educational services and specialized instruction for children with special needs and developmental disabilities.
• Enhanced Behavior Support Services (EBSS) Intensive behavioral support program for students unable to participate in their current educational setting due to interfering behaviors; each EBSS center serves 16-28 students with services for at least 70 students annually.
• Group Offerings Counseling Season-based group counseling sessions that foster a sense of belonging and help participants realize they are not alone in their challenges.
• Early Intervention and Preschool Services Services for children ages birth to 5, including evaluations and therapeutic interventions for developmental delays and disabilities; delivered at no cost to eligible families through government funding.
• School-Age Services Services for children ages 5-22, providing therapeutic and educational support for school-age children with special needs including behavior support services and educational placements.
• Evaluations Comprehensive evaluations including psychoeducational testing, behavioral assessments, and multidisciplinary evaluations for children with suspected disabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Since 2021, more than 60 Long Island and Westchester school districts have referred students to the EBSS program.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• New York State Education Department (NYSED)coreOthersKidz Therapy Services operates as a NYS Provider under contract with NY State Department of Health for early intervention services. The company is also governed by Section 4410 of Article 89 of the Education Law for preschool special education services.
• Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester CountiescoreOthersPreschool special education services are funded through NYSED and local counties including Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester. Early intervention and CPSE services operate under contract with these local government entities.
• Long Island and Westchester School DistrictscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMore than 60 Long Island and Westchester school districts refer students and fund EBSS and other services through contractual agreements. The company partners with districts to provide specialized educational placements for students with behavioral challenges.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• AHRC NYC: AHRC NYC is a New York-based nonprofit providing services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including early intervention, special education, and behavioral support. Highly comparable to Family of Kidz in service mix and target population, and explicitly named in Family of Kidz management biographies as a prior employer.
• YAI / National Institute for People with Disabilities: Large New York-based provider of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including early intervention, school-age services, and behavioral health. Comparable to Family of Kidz in multidisciplinary pediatric disability services and NY metro geography.
• Alternatives for Children: Long Island-based provider of special education, therapeutic, and behavioral services for children with developmental disabilities. Directly comparable to Family of Kidz in service lines, geography, and customer segments, and named in VP Jaime Webber's prior work history.

Broad incumbents

• BlueSprig Pediatrics: One of the largest US providers of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism, now backed by KKR. Overlaps with Family of Kidz's Behavior Support Services and EBSS offerings, with a national footprint and more developed technology platform.
• Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD): National ABA therapy provider serving children with autism across multiple states. Comparable to Family of Kidz in ABA service line and target population, with greater scale and geographic reach.
• Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers: Multi-state PE-backed operator of autism therapy centers delivering ABA, OT, SLP, and diagnostic services. Directly competes with Family of Kidz's therapy services and represents a well-capitalized expansion threat into the Northeast.

Regional players

• Greenwich House: New York-based nonprofit providing behavioral health, mental health, and social services. Comparable to Family of Kidz's Kidz Psychological Services offering and adult mental health segment, though broader in social services scope.
• ADAPT Community Network: New York City-based nonprofit providing programs for people with developmental disabilities, including early intervention and school-age services. Comparable to Family of Kidz in service mix and target population, with a more NYC-centric footprint.

Emerging players

• Proud Moments ABA: Multi-state ABA provider delivering in-home and center-based therapy for children with autism. Overlaps with Family of Kidz's Behavior Support Services and EBSS programs, with growing presence in the Northeast.

Others

• Therapy Source: National staffing and services company providing school-based and pediatric speech, occupational, and physical therapists. Comparable to Family of Kidz in therapy service offerings and school district customer segment, though operates via staffing model rather than direct service.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCQ0irmCKcrznL3-rzyvjOlw
• Facebookfacebook.com/FamilyofKidz
• Instagraminstagram.com/familyofkidz
• Xx.com/familyofkidz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/familyofkidz

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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