Youth Opportunity Center

What Youth Opportunity Center does

Youth Opportunity Center (YOC) is a nonprofit behavioral health organization founded in 1992 and headquartered in Muncie, Indiana, providing residential treatment, secure juvenile detention, family preservation, and psychological evaluation services to at-risk youth ages 10-18 across the state of Indiana. The organization operates a campus-based model with five specialized residential programs — GEMS (females, trauma and conduct), SMART (males, sexually maladaptive behaviors), PROMISE (severe psychiatric and trauma), TEAM (males, conduct and criminogenic needs), and TRU Harbor (female survivors of human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation, launched 2024) — alongside a juvenile detention center, an outpatient counseling clinic, and a Family Beacon division for home-based preservation services. Service delivery is built on a multi-discipline team approach integrating clinical, behavioral, medical, and academic strategies, grounded in evidence-based modalities including cognitive-behavioral therapy, EMDR, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Motivational Interviewing.

YOC's go-to-market is referral-based and government-contracted: clients are placed through the Indiana Department of Child Services, Juvenile Court, and Juvenile Probation, all of which maintain offices on the YOC campus alongside Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). Revenue is generated through per-placement government contracts and insurance coverage, supplemented by donations to the YOC Foundation via online giving, stock transfers, bequests, and an annual community golf outing. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by placing agency, service type, and insurance eligibility.

The organization holds dual accreditation from the Council on Accreditation (COA) and the American Psychological Association (APA), making it one of only nine COA-accredited residential treatment facilities in Indiana and the only APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship serving youth and families in the state. It is also licensed through Indiana DCS and the Department of Corrections, participates in national Performance-based Standards (PbS) and Community-based Standards (CbS) monitoring, and maintains an active research partnership with Ball State University, including a National Institute of Justice researcher-practitioner grant. YOC is governed by a 13-member Board of Directors chaired by Jeff Parsons of First Merchants Bank and employs 251-500 staff across its campus operations.

Name

Youth Opportunity Center

Legal name

Youth Opportunity Center, Inc.

Website

https://yocinc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Youth Opportunity Center is a Muncie, Indiana-based nonprofit providing residential treatment, juvenile detention, family preservation, and psychological evaluation services to at-risk youth ages 10-18 across Indiana, funded primarily through state government contracts and supplemented by charitable donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Residential Treatment and Behavioral Health Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Child and Youth Services (62411), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Juvenile Detention & Youth Custody Services (BPAKANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM), Juvenile Justice Education Programs (Detention & Correctional Education) (EDAJAEAB), Therapeutic & Behavioral Health School Programs (Day Treatment) (EDAJAEAE), Juvenile Justice System (Courts & Detention) (BPAIAFAF), Wraparound Student Support & Case Management Services (At-Risk K–12) (EDAJAEAJ)

Keywords

• Residential youth treatment
• Juvenile detention services
• Family preservation programs
• Psychological evaluation services
• Trauma-informed care

Headquarters

HQ city

Muncie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Contracted Services: YOC operates as a licensed and accredited residential treatment and detention facility providing services to youth placed by government agencies including the Department of Child Services (DCS), Juvenile Court, and Juvenile Probation. Services are funded through government contracts and insurance coverage for eligible youth.
2. Donations and Fundraising: The organization accepts charitable donations through online giving (minimum $5), check donations to YOC Foundation, stock transfers, bequests, and annual community golf outing events. These contributions support programs and services for vulnerable youth.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Youth Opportunity Center operates a co-located campus of secure residential treatment programs (GEMS, SMART, PROMISE, TEAM, TRU HARBOR), a licensed Juvenile Detention Center, psychological evaluation services, and home-based Family Preservation services for at-risk youth ages 10-18 across Indiana. Programs are delivered through a multi-discipline clinical, behavioral, medical, and academic team using evidence-based trauma-informed modalities, with youth placed through formal referrals from the Indiana Department of Child Services, Juvenile Court, and Juvenile Probation.

Product overview

Youth Opportunity Center is a multi-program residential treatment and behavioral health services organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs for at-risk youth. The core offerings include five residential treatment programs (GEMS, SMART, PROMISE, TEAM, and TRU HARBOR) providing secure placement for youth with trauma, behavioral, and mental health challenges; a Juvenile Detention Center for youth involved in the justice system; psychological evaluation services including Clinical Interview and Assessment, Trauma Assessment, and Comprehensive Psychological Testing; and Family Preservation Services with home-based case management and counseling. The organization also operates an APA-accredited Doctoral Internship Program. All programs are delivered through a multi-discipline team approach involving clinical, behavioral, medical, and academic strategies with the client and family at the center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GEMS: Secure residential treatment program for females ages 13-18 dealing with significant trauma and exhibiting criminal and behavioral issues. Targets severe risk youth with conduct disorder, substance use disorders, and trauma-related disorders.
• SMART
• PROMISE
• TEAM
• TRU HARBOR
• Family Beacon

Products and services

• GEMS Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) plan provides data-driven outcomes measurement through anonymous surveys from parents, youth, and placing agents analyzed for quality measures.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Indiana Youth Services Association (IYSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYOC is a fully accredited Youth Service Bureau and member in good standing of IYSA. IYSA's 32 member Youth Service Bureaus serve approximately 74 Hoosier counties, delivering community-based juvenile delinquency prevention and family support programming defined in Indiana state statute.
• Council on Accreditation (COA)coreOthersCOA provides accreditation for YOC's behavioral health services for youth and families, demanding the highest standards of best practices. COA is the licensing/accrediting body that sets standards for YOC's residential and detention programs.
• American Psychological Association (APA)coreOthersAPA provides accreditation for YOC's doctoral internship program, establishing the highest standards for doctoral level psychologist training. YOC is one of only nine residential treatment facilities in Indiana with COA accreditation and the only APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship serving youth and families.
• Ball State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Janay B. Sander, licensed psychologist and associate professor in Educational Psychology at Ball State University, serves as Adjunct Research Faculty at YOC since Fall 2012. She provides didactic training (approximately 10 per year), topical seminars, and program evaluation consultations. She received a 3-year criminal justice researcher-practitioner partnership grant with YOC from the National Institute of Justice to offer a randomized control trial reading intervention. She also serves as Delaware County Data Work Group Chair for the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative.
• Muncie Community SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides educational services within the PROMISE Unit through an accredited school program operated by Muncie Community Schools. Youth placed in the PROMISE program receive educational services within the unit to help maximize their potential and improve academic performance.
• New Castle Community School CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides educational services onsite at TRU Harbor through the New Castle Community School Corporation, ensuring youth in the program have access to educational programming while receiving treatment for human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation.
• Department of Child Services (DCS)coreOthersLocated on the YOC campus as a co-located agency providing child welfare services. Youth are referred to YOC programs through DCS for residential treatment, detention services, and family preservation. The campus model increases continuity of care by having multiple agencies in one location.
• Delaware County Juvenile ProbationcoreOthersLocated on the YOC campus as a co-located agency. Primary referral source for youth placed in the Juvenile Detention Center and other programs. Co-location on campus facilitates coordination of services and information sharing between agencies.
• Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)minorOthersLocated on the YOC campus providing advocacy services for youth in the juvenile justice system. CASA volunteers serve as court-appointed advocates for children in foster care, working with YOC staff to ensure the best interests of youth are represented in court proceedings.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Boys Town: National nonprofit operating residential treatment, family services, and youth behavioral health programs for at-risk and justice-involved youth. Directly comparable to YOC's combination of residential programs, family preservation, and psychological services, though at significantly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Youth Villages: Large nonprofit providing residential treatment, behavioral health, and intensive in-home services for at-risk youth and families. Comparable mission, clinical modalities, and government-contracted funding model to YOC's residential and Family Beacon programs.
• Childhelp: National nonprofit operating residential treatment, child advocacy, and trauma-focused services for abused and neglected children. Closely comparable to YOC's trauma-informed residential programs for victims of complex trauma.
• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: Large nonprofit operating residential treatment, psychiatric, and behavioral health programs for children and adolescents with trauma, mental health, and intellectual/developmental needs. Overlaps directly with YOC's PROMISE, TEAM, and SMART residential offerings.
• KidsPeace: Nonprofit operating residential treatment, psychiatric, and community-based programs for at-risk youth. Directly comparable in residential treatment focus, trauma-informed clinical model, and government-funded placement channel.
• Arrow Child & Family Ministries: Nonprofit providing residential treatment, foster care, and family preservation for at-risk and abused children. Closely comparable to YOC's mix of residential treatment and family preservation services for state-referred youth.
• KVC Health Systems: Nonprofit child welfare and behavioral health organization operating residential treatment, family services, and in-home programs for children in state custody. Comparable in DCS-equivalent contracting model and trauma-informed clinical approach.
• Pressley Ridge: Nonprofit operating residential treatment, community-based, and educational programs for youth with trauma, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Overlaps with YOC's residential, outpatient, and family preservation services.

Broad incumbents

• Volunteers of America (National Services): Large national nonprofit with broad human services portfolio including youth residential, behavioral health, and family programs. Comparable in nonprofit youth services focus but operates across many other program areas well beyond YOC's specialized juvenile justice niche.

Regional players

• NewPath Child & Family Solutions: Ohio- and Midwest-based nonprofit operating residential treatment, behavioral health, and community-based programs for at-risk youth. Comparable in clinical model and state-contracted placement channel but operates primarily outside Indiana.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/youthopportunitycenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/youth-opportunity-center
• Xx.com/youthoppcenter

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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