Andrus

What Andrus does

Andrus is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1928 by John Emory Andrus in Yonkers, New York, on a 110-acre campus originally established as an orphanage supported by the Surdna Foundation. Over more than 95 years it has evolved into a comprehensive system of care serving over 5,000 children and families annually through an integrated portfolio that includes The Orchard School (a K-9 special education school designated a U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School three times), a Residential Program serving 80 children ages 5-16 across five cottages, school-based mental health services embedded in seven Westchester County school districts, mental health clinics in Yonkers and Peekskill, community programs (Care Management, Healthy Families NY, APS), and the Sanctuary Institute, which provides trauma-informed care training and certification to other human service organizations.

The organization's core technology is the Sanctuary Model, a trademarked trauma-informed organizational framework developed in partnership with Dr. Sandra Bloom that operates as both an internal clinical methodology and an external B2B training product via the Sanctuary Institute. Programs are delivered through a low staff-to-student ratio model (average class size of 8 with at least 2 staff) on the 110-acre therapeutic campus, which includes a working farm, greenhouses, and recreation facilities. Specialized offerings include the STARS Building for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, the Encompass Program for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) offered both in-person and via telehealth.

Andrus is funded through a mix of school district contracts (referrals via CSE/PPT processes), Medicaid and Medicaid Managed Care reimbursement, Westchester County and New York State government contracts, and donations and grants from institutions and individuals. It operates under multiple New York State regulatory authorities (Department of Education, Department of Health, Office of Children and Family Services, Office of Mental Health) and holds accreditations from the Council of Accreditation (COA) and Healthy Families of America. Leadership transitioned in 2025 with the appointment of Corine E. Lurry-Mabin as President and CEO, and the organization has recently been recognized with Charity Navigator's 4-Star rating and Candid's Platinum Seal of Transparency.

Name

Andrus

Legal name

Andrus

Website

https://andrus1928.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Andrus is a 95-year-old New York non-profit operating an integrated system of behavioral health, special education (K-9), residential treatment, and community programs serving over 5,000 children and families annually across Westchester County, with the Sanctuary Institute extending its trauma-informed care training globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Behavioral Health and Special Education Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Therapeutic/Behavioral & Residential Treatment K–12 Schools (EDAJABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked) (EDAKAKAJ), Wraparound Student Support & Case Management Services (At-Risk K–12) (EDAJAEAJ)

Keywords

• Behavioral health services
• Special education programs
• Residential treatment center
• Trauma-informed care
• School-based mental health

Headquarters

HQ city

Yonkers

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Insurance/Medicaid Reimbursement: Services covered by home school districts and Medicaid for eligible children and families. Day and residential program costs are covered by the home school district. Care Management eligibility requires child to be under 21, on Medicaid or Medicaid Managed Care.
2. Donations and Grants: Supported by grants and donations from institutions and individuals. Originally funded entirely by the Surdna Foundation. Now attracts support from various institutions and individuals who see the impact Andrus is making.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Andrus operates a unified, integrated system of care for children and families that combines K-9 special education (The Orchard School), residential treatment for children ages 5-16, clinical mental health services, school-based behavioral health across seven Westchester County districts, family support and prevention programs, and the Sanctuary Institute's trauma-informed care training for other human service organizations. All programs are anchored in the proprietary Sanctuary Model and delivered through a 110-acre Yonkers campus, two mental health clinics, embedded school clinicians, and home-based community services.

Product overview

Andrus offers a unified system of care consisting of multiple integrated programs for children, families, and communities. Core programs include The Orchard School (nationally recognized K-9 special education) and the Residential Program serving children ages 5-16 on a 110-acre campus. Behavioral health services encompass school-based mental health, clinical services (including PCIT and Encompass for co-occurring disorders), and community programs (Care Management, Healthy Families NY, APS). The Sanctuary Institute provides trauma-informed care training to other organizations. The Hope Space Therapeutic Farm offers animal-assisted therapy and horticulture. All programs emphasize coordination across the system to provide seamless care for clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Orchard School: Nationally acclaimed K-9 special education school located on a former apple orchard on the Andrus campus, serving over 100 students ages 5-16. Has been designated a Blue Ribbon School three times by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Sanctuary Institute
• Andrus Farm Hope Space

Products and services

• The Orchard School
• Residential Program
• School-Based Mental Health
• Clinical Services
• Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
• Encompass Program
• Care Management Program
• Healthy Families New York (HFNY) - Westchester County
• APS (Andrus Parenting Services)
• Sanctuary Institute
• Andrus Farm Hope Space

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5,000 children and families served annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, regulatory, program, academic and accreditation.

• Westchester Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to transform behavioral healthcare delivery. Children treated in Andrus community or school-based clinics or residential program who require hospitalization will have the same doctors/psychiatrists in the hospital as those overseeing their care at Andrus. Includes continuity with prescribed medications and healthcare plans. Andrus supports educational opportunities for WMC physicians to practice psychiatry under community-based, trauma-informed care lens.
• Yonkers City School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool-based mental health program serving Yonkers City School District, providing therapy, screenings, and mental health treatment in school environment.
• White Plains School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool-based mental health services including Encompass Program for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Hastings-on-Hudson School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool-based mental health program serving Hastings-on-Hudson School District students.
• Lakeland School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool-based mental health program serving Lakeland School District students from Peekskill Clinic.
• Ossining School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool-based mental health program serving Ossining School District students from Peekskill Clinic.
• Peekskill School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool-based mental health program serving Peekskill School District students, including Encompass Program at Peekskill High School.
• Charter School of Educational ExcellencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool-based mental health program serving Charter School of Educational Excellence students.
• New York State Department of EducationregulatoryOthersOperating authority and accreditation for Orchard School special education program.
• New York State Office of Mental HealthregulatoryOthersOperating authority and regulatory oversight for mental health programs.
• New York State Office of Children and Family ServicesregulatoryOthersOperating authority and regulatory oversight for residential programs.
• Westchester County Department of Social ServicescoreOthersReferral source for APS (Andrus Parenting Services) program from Child Protective or Preventive Services.
• Westchester County Department of Community Mental HealthcoreOthersPartnership for mental health services, referral and linkage, and grant support including WMC Health Promising Practices grant.
• Dr. Sandra BloomcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreator of Sanctuary Model who brought the framework to Andrus. Andrus partnered with Dr. Bloom to create the Sanctuary Institute to bring the transformative approach to other human service organizations.
• EncompassprogramStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproximately 17-week treatment program for individuals 12+ with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Uses evidence-based practices including motivational interviewing, contingency management, CBT, and medication assisted treatment. Clinical consultation provided by Dr. Paula Riggs and University of Colorado School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry.
• Columbia University WHO Center for Global Mental HealthacademicStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for mental health services and training.
• Council of Accreditation (COA)accreditationOthersNational accrediting body for child welfare, behavioral health, and community-based services.
• Healthy Families of AmericaaccreditationOthersNational home visiting program accreditation for HFNY program.
• The Sanctuary InstitutecoreOthersTraining and certification body for Sanctuary Model trauma-informed care, operated by Andrus to train other organizations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• JCCA (Jewish Child Care Association): New York-based non-profit providing residential treatment, special education, and mental health services for children. Most directly comparable to Andrus in therapeutic residential + K-12 model and Bronx-based campus operations.
• Astor Services for Children & Families: Westchester/Dutchess County non-profit offering residential treatment, community-based mental health, and family support services. Directly comparable in geography, service array (residential, mental health, family support), and target population.
• Children's Village: Dobbs Ferry, NY-based non-profit offering residential treatment, special education, and community-based programs for children and families. Closely mirrors Andrus's residential treatment + school + community model in the same NY metro region.
• Berkshire Farm Center & Services for Youth: New York non-profit providing residential services, education, and community-based programs for at-risk youth. Highly comparable in residential treatment, K-12 education, and family preservation services.
• New York Foundling: Founded 1869, this NY non-profit provides foster care, behavioral health, education, and community services to children and families. Comparable to Andrus in integrated child welfare + behavioral health + education model with state/county contracts.
• SCO Family of Services: Long Island-based non-profit offering residential, education, mental health, and family services for children and youth. Comparable in service array, special education, community mental health, and NY State regulatory dependencies.
• Hillside Family of Agencies: Rochester-based non-profit providing child welfare, mental health, juvenile justice, and education services. Comparable in multi-service NY-based human services model with residential and community programs.

Broad incumbents

• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: National non-profit operating residential treatment, special education, and community-based behavioral health programs across multiple states. Broader footprint and larger scale than Andrus, with comparable therapeutic residential and autism-specific services.
• Children's Aid Society: NYC non-profit providing foster care, adoption, mental health, education, and community programs. Comparable in integrated child and family services model, though broader and more urban-focused than Andrus.
• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York: Large regional non-profit providing behavioral health, family services, and community programs across NY. Comparable in service mix and target population, but operates at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AndrusChildren
• Facebookfacebook.com/AndrusChildren
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/andrus-children-s-center
• Instagraminstagram.com/andruschildren

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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