Behaven Kids

What Behaven Kids does

Behaven Kids is a Nebraska-based, privately held provider of pediatric behavioral and mental health services founded in 2000 and headquartered in Omaha. The company delivers three integrated programs — Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism and developmental needs, a Specialized Day Program (SDP) functioning as a therapeutic daycare/preschool alternative, and licensed mental health therapy (individual, family, and group) — augmented by a telehealth therapy platform and a partnership with We Rock the Spectrum – Omaha for sensory-integrated play. Its core clinical methodology is evidence-based ABA delivered by Registered Behavior Technicians under Board Certified Behavior Analyst supervision, with progress tracked through the SMART goal framework and a psychosocial assessment intake process.

The company operates four physical clinic locations across Omaha, Lincoln (two sites), and La Vista, Nebraska, staffed by 70+ credentialed professionals including BCBAs, licensed behavior specialists, licensed mental health practitioners, and certified clinical trauma professionals, with senior clinical mentorship from Dr. Paula Kenyon, PhD, BCBA-D. The go-to-market motion is sales-led and community-driven: families enter through a phone consultation, receive an intake packet, complete a psychosocial assessment, and enroll; concurrently, the firm generates demand through educational blog content, social media, Family Resource & Q&A Nights, open houses, and a referral network spanning physicians, schools, and other healthcare providers. Distribution is via in-person clinics, telehealth, and the We Rock the Spectrum partnership.

Revenue is generated through subscription-style recurring reimbursement from Nebraska Medicaid and private insurance for ABA, SDP, and mental health therapy services, with the firm explicitly continuing to accept Medicaid despite >50% rate cuts effective August 1, 2025. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled via a quote-based, insurance-navigation-assisted model with online payments through the AdvancedMD patient portal. The organization is led by co-founder and CEO Janie Peterson and founder and president Roger Peterson, with Maureen Rohde as Director of Operations. Leadership data is limited to publicly listed staff, and revenue is not disclosed.

Name

Behaven Kids

Legal name

Behaven Kids

Website

https://behavenkids.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Behaven Kids is a Nebraska-based, privately held pediatric behavioral and mental health provider founded in 2000, delivering integrated ABA therapy, a Specialized Day Program, and licensed mental health services across four clinic locations and telehealth to children and adolescents with autism, behavioral difficulties, and mental health needs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Behavioral Health Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Child Care Services (62441)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services) (HLAFACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Behavioral Support & Positive Behavior Intervention Childcare (HSAAAIAF), Autism (ASD) Support Childcare (HSAAAIAA), Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked) (EDAKAKAJ)

Keywords

• Pediatric behavioral health
• ABA therapy services
• Mental health therapy
• Specialized day program
• Autism intervention services

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ABA Therapy Services: Applied Behavior Analysis therapy delivered by Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) under supervision of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). Revenue from Medicaid reimbursement (despite 50%+ rate cuts as of August 2025) and private insurance.
2. Specialized Day Program (SDP): Therapeutic daycare/school alternative integrating behavioral support throughout the day. Revenue from Medicaid and private insurance reimbursement.
3. Mental Health Therapy: Individual and family therapy services provided by licensed clinicians addressing emotional regulation, anxiety, trauma, and mental health needs.
4. Medicaid Services: Continuing to accept Medicaid families despite state rate cuts, maintaining revenue stream from Nebraska Medicaid programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Behaven Kids provides pediatric behavioral health and mental health services to children and adolescents in Nebraska, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for autism, a structured Specialized Day Program (SDP), individual and family mental health therapy, and telehealth therapy. Services are delivered across four Nebraska clinics (Omaha, two in Lincoln, La Vista) by a team of 70+ clinicians and support staff, with Nebraska Medicaid and private insurance accepted.

Product overview

Behaven Kids is a behavioral and mental health services organization offering three core programs: (1) Autism and ABA therapy using evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis techniques; (2) Specialized Day Program (SDP) as a therapeutic daycare/preschool alternative; and (3) Mental Health Therapy services including individual, family, and group therapy. The organization also provides telehealth therapy sessions for remote access and operates We Rock the Spectrum – Omaha as a sensory-friendly play environment integrated into ABA sessions. Services are delivered at clinic locations in Omaha, Lincoln, and La Vista, Nebraska, with support through their parent portal for payments and communication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ABA Therapy (Autism Services)

Quantifiable outcome

• Evidence-based ABA therapy recognized as gold standard of care by U.S. Surgeon General for improving social, communication, and behavioral outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• We Rock the Spectrum – OmahacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Behaven Kids expanded programming at We Rock the Spectrum – Omaha, a sensory-friendly play environment now integrated into clients' daily ABA therapy sessions. This partnership allows children to build skills through movement, play, and exploration while families receive reassurance of a safe, supportive environment. The sensory-friendly setting supports ABA therapy goals.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Behavioral Innovations: Multi-state ABA therapy provider with a center-based model for children with autism. Comparable service delivery approach and payor mix to Behaven Kids' ABA program.
• BlueSprig Pediatrics: One of the largest U.S. providers of ABA therapy for children with autism, operating multi-state clinic networks. Highly comparable to Behaven Kids' core autism/ABA offering but at significantly greater scale and capital backing.
• Centria Healthcare: National ABA and pediatric behavioral health provider serving children with autism across multiple states. Directly comparable service mix (ABA + related therapies) and payor mix to Behaven Kids.
• Hopebridge: Multi-state pediatric therapy provider offering ABA, occupational, speech, and feeding therapy for children with autism and developmental delays. Comparable integrated pediatric behavioral health model.
• Autism Learning Partners: ABA therapy provider operating across multiple U.S. states with a clinic-based delivery model similar to Behaven Kids. Targets Medicaid and private insurance populations with comparable payor dynamics.
• Lighthouse Autism Center: ABA therapy provider with center-based programs for children with autism, primarily in the Midwest. Geographically and operationally comparable to Behaven Kids' regional clinic footprint.
• Therapy and Beyond: ABA, occupational, and speech therapy provider with center-based programs for children with autism. Comparable integrated therapy model and pediatric behavioral health focus.
• Trumpet Behavioral Health: ABA therapy provider serving children with autism across multiple states. Closely aligned on clinical methodology (BCBA-supervised ABA) and Medicaid/private payor mix.

Emerging players

• Proud Moments ABA Therapy: Multi-state ABA therapy provider focused on children with autism. Comparable service offering but smaller scale and earlier-stage expansion relative to national peers.

Broad incumbents

• Childsavers: Nonprofit provider of children's mental health services including therapy and behavioral health programs. Comparable pediatric mental health and behavioral service offering, though operating under a different ownership structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BehavenKids
• Facebookfacebook.com/BehavenKids
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/behavenkids
• Instagraminstagram.com/behavenkids

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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