Easterseals Northern California

What Easterseals Northern California does

Easterseals Northern California is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit healthcare organization founded in 1927 (originally as Easterseals Bay Area, rebranded in September 2019 to reflect its 24-county Northern California service area) that delivers behavioral health, early intervention, applied behavior analysis (ABA), social skills, adult day health, respite, and caregiver-support services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), including autism, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy. Operationally, it runs a network of clinical centers across 24 counties from Santa Clara to the Oregon border, including its newest San Jose clinic opened October 29, 2024, supplemented by telehealth for caregiver training in underserved regions; it delivers over 215,000 hours of direct service annually to more than 5,000 individuals and families. The technology stack centers on Salesforce Health Cloud for care coordination and network management across a 3,600+ behavioral health provider network, with proprietary Wellbeing Scales — a 15-question assessment tool built on ten years of real-world ASD data that measures self-determination, relationships, and self-management across youth, adult, and family versions.

The revenue model blends fee-for-service clinical reimbursement (primarily Medicaid and other health insurance for ABA, speech, occupational therapy, and early intervention) with philanthropic streams including individual giving, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, special events (the Driving Change Golf Classic raised $138,000 in 2024 and $159,000 in 2026), and Safeway Foundation checkout campaigns. The organization is part of the Catalight family of companies — parent Catalight Foundation, along with Easterseals Hawaii (affiliated January 1, 2018), the Behavioral Health Provider Network, Xolv Technology Solutions, and Catalight Care Services — sharing infrastructure while preserving local board oversight and local fundraising. Governance and quality systems include a three-year CARF International accreditation (the highest level awarded) covering Adult Day Health, Early Intervention, and Behavioral Health programs, HIPAA compliance, and a 2017 Salesforce Healthcare Trailblazer Award. The go-to-market motion is sales-led and referral-driven, sourcing clients through pediatricians, developmental specialists, schools, early intervention programs, and family referrals across Northern California, with parallel awareness channels spanning digital, events, and public policy advocacy.

Name

Easterseals Northern California

Legal name

Easterseals Northern California

Website

https://esnorcal.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Easterseals Northern California is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1927, that delivers behavioral health, early intervention, ABA, adult day, and respite services to more than 5,000 individuals and families with intellectual and developmental disabilities across 24 Northern California counties, operating as part of the Catalight family of companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Behavioral Health and Disability Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Individual and Family Services (6241), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked) (EDAKAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ), Autism (ASD) Support Childcare (HSAAAIAA), Autism Classroom & School Program Support (Inclusion/Resource) (EDAKAKAC)

Keywords

• Behavioral health services
• Developmental disability care
• Applied behavior analysis
• Early intervention programs
• Autism services

Headquarters

HQ city

Walnut Creek

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Service Reimbursement: Revenue from Medicaid and other health insurance reimbursements for behavioral health services, applied behavior analysis (ABA), early intervention, speech therapy, and other clinical services.
2. Donations and Philanthropy: Individual donations, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, and workplace giving programs. Includes one-time, monthly, and recurring donation options as well as planned giving.
3. Special Events: Revenue from fundraising events including annual golf tournament (Driving Change Golf Classic), galas, and peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Easterseals Northern California is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit behavioral health organization delivering clinical and community services—including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), early intervention, speech and occupational therapy, social skills groups, adult day programs, and respite care—to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) such as autism, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy. It operates eight clinical centers and community programs across 24 Northern California counties, providing more than 215,000 hours of direct service annually to over 5,000 individuals and families, funded primarily through Medicaid and health insurance reimbursements along with donations.

Product overview

Easterseals Northern California is a nonprofit behavioral health organization providing a comprehensive suite of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) across their lifespan. The organization offers services organized around five core areas: Behavioral Health (encompassing Applied Behavior Analysis, Caregiver-Led ABA, and Social Skills Groups), Early Intervention services for children ages 0-3, the Kaleidoscope Community Adult Program for adults 18+, Adult Day Health, and Respite Services. Annually, the organization provides over 215,000 hours of direct service, benefiting over 5,000 individuals and families across Northern California.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kaleidoscope Community Adult Program: Adult day program for individuals with developmental disabilities focusing on life skills, independence, and community integration

Products and services

• Behavioral Health
• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Caregiver-Led ABA (Parent-Led ABA)
• Social Skills Groups
• Early Intervention
• Kaleidoscope Community Adult Program
• Respite Services
• Adult Day Health

Quantifiable outcome

• 215,000+ hours of direct service annually to 5,000+ individuals and families
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Achieve AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024Sydney-based non-profit providing tailored disability services visited Walnut Creek headquarters for exchange of ideas, philosophies, and best practices regarding disability services.
• Kaiser PermanenteminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 April 2019Recognized with Care Forward award for commitment to ensuring individuals and families have access to exceptional care. Provides interpreter services through Kaiser Permanente.
• Easterseals HawaiicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Affiliation effective January 1, 2018, bringing together two regional Easterseals organizations. Both entities retain their names, individual boards of directors, and oversight of programs and assets. Funds raised in each location stay local while enabling shared resources, software upgrades, and collaboration to improve service delivery.
• Catalight FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization and part of the family of companies. Catalight is one of the largest nonprofit behavioral health networks in the United States, advocating for value-based care in autism and intellectual and developmental disability services.
• SalesforcecoreTechnology or IntegrationImplementation of Salesforce Health Cloud for healthcare transformation and network management of distributed services and providers. Organization received Salesforce Healthcare Trailblazer Award in 2017.
• Safeway FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAugust checkout donation program supporting Easterseals Hawaii and Easterseals Northern California through Safeway grocery stores.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BlueSprig Pediatrics: PE-backed national ABA therapy provider operating clinic-based centers offering ABA, speech, and occupational therapy to children with autism. Competes for the same referral sources, payer contracts, and clinical talent as Easterseals Northern California.
• Easterseals Southern California: Direct Easterseals affiliate operating in Southern California with an almost identical service mix — behavioral health, ABA, early intervention, adult day services, and caregiver support for individuals with I/DD. Closest structural peer in terms of service portfolio, nonprofit status, and Easterseals network affiliation.
• Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers: Large multi-state ABA and behavioral health provider serving children with autism and developmental disabilities through a clinic-based model with integrated diagnostic, ABA, occupational, and speech therapy — directly overlapping Easterseals Northern California's core clinical service lines.
• Centria Healthcare: PE-backed national provider of ABA, behavioral health, and residential services for individuals with autism and I/DD. Competes directly for Medicaid-funded ABA referrals, BCBA talent, and payer contracts in overlapping geographies.
• Easterseals Hawaii: Affiliated Easterseals organization that joined the Catalight family of companies effective January 1, 2018. Operates a comparable I/DD services portfolio across the Hawaiian islands, with shared resources, technology, and best practices.
• LEARN Behavioral: National network of ABA providers serving children with autism across multiple states, offering center-based ABA, early intervention, and parent training — closely mirroring Easterseals Northern California's Caregiver-Led ABA and behavioral health offerings.

Emerging players

• Therapy and Beyond: Multi-state ABA provider offering center-based applied behavior analysis, speech therapy, and diagnostic services for children with autism. Competes for similar referral channels and commercial/Medicaid-funded ABA contracts in California and adjacent markets.
• Kadiant: ABA therapy provider focused on delivering services for individuals with autism through both center-based and home-based models. Emerged as a meaningful competitor in Medicaid-funded ABA markets overlapping with Easterseals Northern California's footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: Large nonprofit provider of behavioral health, intellectual/developmental disability, and child welfare services across multiple states. Comparable in mission, scope, and lifespan coverage, with overlapping I/DD and adult day program offerings.
• Catalight Foundation: Parent organization within the same family of companies. Catalight Foundation is one of the largest nonprofit behavioral health networks in the U.S., advocating for value-based care in autism and I/DD services and providing shared services, research, and policy advocacy to Easterseals Northern California.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ESNorCal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/easterseals-northern-california
• Instagraminstagram.com/ESNorCal

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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