United Services for Children

What United Services for Children does

United Services for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1975 and headquartered in a 41,256 square-foot facility at 3420 Harry S. Truman Blvd., St. Charles, Missouri. The organization provides pediatric therapy and early intervention services to children with developmental disabilities or delays in the St. Louis metropolitan area, serving approximately 300-400 children annually with a cumulative reach of more than 10,000 children since inception. Its service portfolio centers on three pillars: (1) Pediatric Therapy (occupational therapy, speech/language therapy, aqua therapy, and Applied Behavior Analysis delivered for children birth through age 12); (2) Early Intervention classroom-based programs (Learn and Play Together, Building Blocks, and Building Blocks Intensive for children 18-36 months, delivered through Missouri First Steps); and (3) Family Support services (SIBSHOP sibling groups, The Incredible Years parent training, and community resource referrals). Complementary offerings include the Next Steps preschool program for 3-year-olds who have aged out of Missouri First Steps, Therapy Summer Camps, the forthcoming Inclusion Gallery therapeutic play space (Spring 2027), and the Inclusion 50 historical exhibit on Missouri's disability inclusion history.

The organization's revenue model is multi-stream and characteristic of a mid-sized human services nonprofit: government grants and contracts (United Way, DDRB/Senace Bill 40, Missouri Department of Health, Missouri Department of Mental Health), Medicaid and commercial insurance reimbursements for outpatient therapy, fee-based preschool and camp tuition (e.g., $300/month preschool, $200/summer camp, $140/parent training), and donations supplemented by Missouri NAP state tax credits (50% credit on donations of $1,000 or more) and endowment planned giving. The Scholarship Fund distributes over $100,000 annually to income-eligible families. Distribution is direct: services are delivered at the St. Charles facility, in family homes through home-based early intervention, and through coordinated partnerships with pediatricians, local school districts, Washington University EPIC-ITAP, Missouri First Steps, and SSM Health. Customer acquisition is referral-driven through clinical, educational, and state program channels rather than paid marketing.

Operations are overseen by President and CEO Julie Turner with a six-person leadership team covering Programs, Finance, Administration, Community Engagement and Philanthropy, and Marketing. The organization maintains Charity Navigator 4-star, GuideStar Gold Seal of Transparency, and BBB Accredited Charity status, and operates a separate Endowment for United Services as a 501(c)(3) entity with its own board for long-term financial stewardship. Following the August 2023 facility consolidation and ongoing product line expansion (Inclusion Gallery, Summer Camps, Inclusion 50), the organization is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025 while continuing to extend service breadth within its stable St. Louis metro service area.

Name

United Services for Children

Legal name

United Services for Children

Website

https://unitedservicesforchildren.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

United Services for Children is a St. Charles, Missouri-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1975 that provides pediatric therapy, early intervention, and family support services to approximately 300-400 children annually with developmental disabilities or delays across the St. Louis metropolitan area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Therapy and Early Intervention Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441), Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFAJAL

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

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Women’s & Children’s Health Providers

SECONDARYEDACAFAB

Speech & Language Therapy (Early Intervention)

Education/Early Childhood Education/Early Intervention & Developmental Services (0–5)

SECONDARYEDACABAO

Therapeutic & Developmental Preschools (Specialized Support)

Education/Early Childhood Education/Preschools & Pre-K Programs

SECONDARYHSAAAIAO

Transition & School-Readiness Support for Special Needs Children

Home & Personal Services/Childcare, Babysitting & Nanny Services/Special Needs & Inclusive Childcare Services

SECONDARYHSABADAM

Pediatric In-Home Rehabilitation Therapy (PT/OT/SLP)

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Rehabilitation Therapy (PT/OT/SLP) In-Home

Keywords

• Pediatric therapy services
• Early intervention programs
• Applied behavior analysis
• Occupational therapy services
• Developmental disability support

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Peters

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Funding: Primary funding from United Way, Developmental Disabilities Resource Board (DDRB/Senate Bill 40), Missouri Department of Health, and Missouri Department of Mental Health. These public funding sources support early intervention and disability services.
2. Program Fees and Insurance: Outpatient therapy accepts Medicaid and all major insurance carriers. Program fees for early intervention and pediatric therapy services.
3. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donations, corporate underwriting, event sponsorships, memorial and tribute gifts, stock donations, and monthly giving campaigns. Scholarship Fund provides over $100,000 annually for income-eligible families.
4. NAP Tax Credits Program: Missouri Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) tax credits allow donors to receive 50% Missouri state tax credit on donations of $1,000 or more, in addition to federal charitable deductions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

United Services for Children delivers pediatric therapy (occupational, speech/language, aqua, and applied behavior analysis) and early intervention classroom programs for children from birth through age 12 with developmental disabilities or delays, complemented by family support services. The organization operates a 41,256-square-foot facility in St. Charles, Missouri and serves approximately 300–400 children annually with a staff of 51–100 employees.

Product overview

United Services for Children is a nonprofit service organization offering a coordinated portfolio of pediatric therapy and early intervention programs for children with developmental disabilities or delays. The core offerings are Pediatric Therapy (occupational, aqua, speech/language, and ABA therapy for children birth–12), Early Intervention (classroom-based programs for children 18–36 months through Missouri First Steps), and Family Support (including SIBSHOP groups, The Incredible Years parent training, and referrals). These are complemented by the Next Steps preschool program for 3-year-olds, Therapy Summer Camps, the Inclusion Gallery therapeutic play space project, the Inclusion 50 historical exhibit, a Scholarship Fund providing over $100,000 annually, and a Planned Giving/Endowment program. The organization serves approximately 300–400 children annually from its 41,256 square-foot facility in St. Charles, Missouri.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pediatric Therapy
• Early Intervention Classroom Programs
• Next Steps
• Therapy Summer Camps
• The Incredible Years
• Family Support Services

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 10,000 children served since 1975
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 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

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Vanstar ConstructionminorOthers · 1 January 2026General contractor for The Inclusion Gallery therapeutic indoor play space construction project. 2,700 sq ft project at United Services facility, anticipated opening Spring 2027, total cost approximately $985,000.
• Missouri First StepscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState early intervention program providing funding and coordination for services to children birth to 3 years with developmental delays. United Services serves as provider under this program.
• Washington University EPIC-ITAPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly Preventive Intervention Clinic providing brief early intervention services for infants and toddlers 24 months and younger with autism spectrum disorder diagnosis or high-risk status.
• Local School DistrictscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with St. Charles County and regional school districts for early childhood special education coordination, developmental screenings, and transition services.
• SSM HealthminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare system partner supporting organizational mission; listed among community supporters and partners.
• Ameristar Casino St. CharlesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner hosting the Golden Gala anniversary event and listed among community supporters.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Easterseals Midwest: Large regional nonprofit providing pediatric therapy, early intervention, and disability services across Missouri and the Midwest. Closest comparable in mission, funding model (United Way/state grants), and service mix.
• Ability KC (formerly Children's Therapeutic Learning Center): Kansas City–based nonprofit providing pediatric occupational, speech, and physical therapy plus early intervention for children with developmental disabilities. Directly comparable in program design, payer mix, and age range (birth–8).
• Behavior Frontiers: National provider of ABA therapy for children with autism, operating clinic and home-based programs with insurance/Medicaid reimbursement. Directly overlaps with United Services' ABA service line.

Broad incumbents

• Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital: St. Louis–area pediatric specialty hospital providing rehabilitation and therapy for children with complex medical and developmental needs. Overlaps in pediatric rehab/therapy delivery but operates as an inpatient hospital.
• SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital: St. Louis pediatric hospital system with outpatient therapy, ABA, and developmental services. Larger, multi-site incumbent with overlapping therapy service lines serving Medicaid populations.
• St. Louis Children's Hospital (BJC) Specialty Care: Major St. Louis pediatric hospital network offering outpatient speech, OT, PT, and developmental pediatric services. Competes for the same Medicaid and First Steps referral base with greater system scale.
• Children's Specialized Hospital (RWJBarnabas): New Jersey–based pediatric rehabilitation hospital offering OT, PT, SLP, and ABA for children with developmental disabilities. Comparable scope of therapies and age range but operates as a hospital system.
• Kennedy Krieger Institute: National pediatric rehabilitation and developmental disabilities institution offering intensive therapy, early intervention, and ABA. Comparable in pediatric developmental focus but at significantly greater scale and research orientation.

Regional players

• Variety the Children's Charity of St. Louis: St. Louis children's charity supporting children with disabilities through therapy, equipment, and program funding. Different service delivery model but same regional donor base and beneficiary population.

Others

• Missouri First Steps Program (Statewide Provider Network): State-administered early intervention system that funds and coordinates services for Missouri children birth–3; United Services is a contracted provider within this network of dozens of regional agencies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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