Wildwood Programs

Name

Wildwood Programs

Legal name

Wildwood Programs, Inc.

Website

https://wildwood.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and human services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Educational Services (611), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interagency Coordination & Case Management (VR, DD, Medicaid Waivers) (EDAKANAM), Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked) (EDAKAKAJ), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI)

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Special education schools
• Residential support services
• Vocational rehabilitation programs
• Day habilitation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Latham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. HCBS Medicaid Waiver Services: The primary revenue source for most services (residential, day habilitation, community habilitation, respite, self-direction) is the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Medicaid Waiver administered through OPWDD. Services are paid for by Medicaid, with eligibility determined by OPWDD and medical necessity.
2. ACCES-VR Funding: Employment services funded through Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR), a state agency that supports individuals with disabilities in obtaining and maintaining employment.
3. OPWDD Family Support Services & Reimbursement: Family Support Services funded by OPWDD, including a Family Reimbursement Grant of up to $3,000 per year per person for qualifying out-of-pocket expenses for individuals with developmental disabilities living with family members.
4. Donations and Foundation Fundraising: Wildwood Foundation raises funds through annual events (Spring Gala, Walk for Wildwood, Flower & Garden Expo, Trivia, Art Showcase), planned giving, securities gifts, and monthly giving program (The Grove). Portions of event proceeds benefit Wildwood programs.
5. Adult Education Tuition: Adult Education classes (open to anyone 18+) are offered three times per year (Spring, Summer, Fall) for a fee, with scholarships available for those unable to pay. No waiver or budget required to participate.
6. Grants: Wildwood receives grants from foundations such as the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation ($210,000 in 2026) for specific initiatives like aging-in-place facility planning.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Wildwood Programs delivers an integrated continuum of human services for people of all ages with autism, intellectual disabilities, and complex learning disabilities across New York's Capital Region. Service lines include a NYSED-approved private school (ages 5-21), residential supports, site-based and community day habilitation, employment placement and coaching, family support services, self-direction brokerage, and inclusive community programs. Revenue is funded primarily through HCBS Medicaid Waiver via OPWDD, ACCES-VR, foundation grants, donations, and modest tuition for adult education.

Product overview

Wildwood Programs is a comprehensive human services organization providing supports and services to people with developmental disabilities, complex learning disabilities, and autism spectrum disorders. Founded in 1967, the organization offers an integrated portfolio of services including Wildwood School (a NYSED-approved private 853 school serving students ages 5-21), Residential Supports (group homes and supportive apartments), Vocational and Day Supports (site-based and community-based programs), Employment Services, Community Services (recreation, family support, adult education), Self-Direction Program, and the Mosaic Village Community Hub. The Wildwood Foundation supports fundraising and community engagement. The organization merged with Alternative Living Group in 2022 and now employs over 1000 people serving over 1300 individuals and 2000 families annually across the Capital Region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Grove: Wildwood Foundation's monthly giving program that unites the community to create a greater impact through consistent, recurring donations.
• Wildwood Foundation
• Wildwood Without Walls (WOW Program)
• Mosaic Village
• Mosaic Community Hub
• Wildwood School
• SoRSE Program

Products and services

• Wildwood School A NYSED-approved private 853 school educating students ages 5-21 with autism and developmental disabilities across 22 classrooms in four program levels (Elementary, Intermediate, High School, Young Adult). Draws from approximately 60 school districts reaching 14 counties and employs almost 200 staff.
• Residential Supports Living arrangements maximizing independence and quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Includes Individualized Residential Alternatives (group homes), Supportive Apartments, and Mosaic Village housing. Residences located in Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady, and Saratoga counties. Funded through HCBS Medicaid Waiver.
• Vocational and Day Supports Site-Based Day Habilitation programs (Colonie, East Greenbush, Halfmoon) and the Without Walls (WOW) community-based program operating throughout Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady, and Saratoga counties. Programs provide meaningful activities, skill-building, community service, arts, recreation, culinary, and vocational skills. Free to eligible individuals via HCBS Medicaid Waiver.
• Employment Services Helps job seekers with disabilities find and maintain employment through resume writing, interview preparation, application assistance, and onsite coaching. Free to job seekers and employers. Partnerships span 300+ businesses across the Capital Region in healthcare, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, technology, and administrative fields.
• Community Services Bundle of supports including Recreation Services, Family Support Services, Adult Education, In-Home Respite, and Community Habilitation. Addresses community inclusion, family caregiver support, and personal growth opportunities.
• Self-Direction Program Person-centered planning program that puts individuals and families in control of service delivery. A Broker assists in developing and navigating service options and budgets. Individuals may self-hire staff under Community Habilitation, Respite, and SEMP services and allocate funds toward personal goals.
• Mosaic Village Community Hub An inclusive community space at 55 Sargent Street, Cohoes, NY offering interactive sessions led by local businesses and community partners including art, music, movement, wellness workshops, and educational opportunities. Open to the general public. Adjacent to Mosaic Village which provides supportive apartments for 14 individuals in emerging need or homelessness.
• Business Portal Dedicated web portal connecting businesses in the Capital Region with qualified job-seekers living with disabilities. Helps businesses access federal, state, and public funding for hiring, develop retention strategies, and adopt inclusive workplace culture. Free to employers.
• SoRSE Program Social Relationships and Sexuality Education program for OPWDD-eligible individuals providing education, counseling, support, information, and connection to resources about healthy relationships and sexuality. Includes workshops, small groups, 1:1 counseling, and Sexual Consent assessments.
• Summer Extension Program Extended school year programming across three locations: Curry Road Extension (Schenectady) for ages 5-17, Leesome Lane (Altamont) for outdoor education, and Troy-Schenectady Road (Latham) for ages 18-21.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,300 people and 2,000 families served annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Community Care PhysicianscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSpanning 70 locations across the Capital Region, Community Care Physicians is recognized for innovation in partnering with Wildwood to recruit candidates with disabilities. Awarded Wildwood's Distinguished Partnership Award for creating new job opportunities that cater to people's talents and for their commitment to recruiting candidates with disabilities.
• New York Department of StatecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAwarded for hiring four employees from Wildwood who have built lifelong New York State careers. NY Secretary of State Rossana Rosado accepted the award stating 'We view hiring people with varying abilities as an advantage.'
• Panera BreadcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAwarded for hiring seven employees from Wildwood across five locations. Recognized for creating life-changing careers for people of all backgrounds through embracing diversity by recruiting candidates through Wildwood.
• Hoffman Car WashcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAwarded for creative recruitment efforts in both training and hiring candidates from Wildwood through workplace tours, internships, and on-the-job training. Recognized for enhancing overall employee satisfaction at the worksite and allowing employees to grow both professionally and personally.
• JLL & PhilipscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAwarded for embracing diversity by recruiting candidates through Wildwood and creating life-changing careers for people of all backgrounds. Recognized during National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
• Schag-A-ValmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerAwarded for commitment to recruiting candidates with disabilities and openness to partnering with Wildwood as a community resource.
• Just CatsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerAwarded for creating new job opportunities that cater to people's talents. Awarded Wildwood's Distinguished Partnership Award.
• Arnoff Moving and StoragemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerAwarded for commitment to recruiting candidates with disabilities and openness to partner with Wildwood as a community resource.
• Union CollegemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerAwarded for enhancing overall employee satisfaction at the worksite and allowing employees to grow both professionally and personally. Partner in Wildwood's employment ecosystem.
• Price Chopper & Market 32coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor retail partner employer hiring individuals with disabilities through Wildwood's employment services. One of several supermarket chains in Wildwood's employer network.
• ShopRitecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor retail partner employer hiring individuals with disabilities through Wildwood's employment services.
• 7-ElevencoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRetail partner employer hiring individuals with disabilities through Wildwood's employment services.
• CVS PharmacycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare/retail partner employer hiring individuals with disabilities through Wildwood's employment services.
• The Smile LodgemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare partner employer hiring individuals with disabilities through Wildwood's employment services.
• Hannaford SupermarketscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner through Hannaford Community Bag Program: for every reusable Community Bag purchased at the Hannaford at 5239 Western Turnpike, Guilderland during February, $1 is donated directly to Wildwood. Also an employer partner.
• Sodexo USAmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational food services and facilities management company partner employer hiring individuals with disabilities through Wildwood's employment services.
• Blaze PizzamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner employer hiring individuals with disabilities through Wildwood's employment services.
• Fairfield InnmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerHospitality partner employer hiring individuals with disabilities through Wildwood's employment services.
• ACCES-VR (Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency referral partner for Wildwood's employment services. ACCES-VR refers individuals with disabilities to Wildwood for employment preparation, job search assistance, and job coaching services. Wildwood receives referrals and funding through this partnership.
• OPWDD (Office for Persons With Developmental Disabilities)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary regulatory and funding partner. OPWDD determines eligibility for services, administers the HCBS Waiver, reviews Family Reimbursement applications, and provides oversight for residential and day services. Wildwood is required to comply with OPWDD regulations for all certified programs.
• Food Insecurity Volunteer OrganizationsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit partners that rely on volunteers and services from Wildwood to fight food insecurity. The Colonie-Guilderland Rotary Club hosts annual food drives for Wildwood's cupboard. Part of Wildwood's community integration volunteer program.
• Literacy OrganizationsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal libraries and book access organizations partner with Wildwood to gain volunteers and promote reading. Part of Wildwood's community integration volunteer program for adults.
• Animal & Environmental OrganizationsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVolunteers from Wildwood protect nature and animals by partnering with land preserves and humane societies. Part of Wildwood's community integration volunteer program for adults.
• Capital Region Flower & Garden Expo / WNYT NewsChannel 13coreGTM or Marketing PartnerWildwood's Capital Region Flower & Garden Expo (a 30+ year tradition) was featured on WNYT NewsChannel 13, with Nicole Babie discussing how community support benefits Wildwood. A portion of each Expo ticket sold benefits Wildwood. In 2026, the Expo generated $19,750 for Wildwood.
• Albany BarnmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership for the Collaborative Art Showcase featuring pieces by Wildwood students and adults alongside community artists from the Albany Barn. An annual event celebrating artistic talent and community connection.
• VDO Gaming and eSportsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVDO Gaming and eSports in Menands partnered with Wildwood to create a six-week workforce ambassador pilot program. Franklin R. (a Wildwood Young Adult Program student) participated, learning store operations, computer updates, and professional routines in a supportive gaming environment. VDO Gaming plans to expand the program to more Wildwood individuals.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AHRC New York City: AHRC NYC is one of New York's largest nonprofits providing services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, operating a similar integrated portfolio of education, residential, day, employment, and family support services. Comparable in scale, service breadth, and funding-model reliance on OPWDD and Medicaid HCBS Waivers.
• Springbrook NY: Springbrook (Oneonta NY) provides comprehensive I/DD services including residential, day, employment, and community supports across upstate New York. Comparable service breadth and OPWDD/Medicaid HCBS reliance, with similar regional nonprofit governance model.
• Heritage Christian Services: Heritage Christian Services, based in Rochester NY, operates a comprehensive I/DD services platform including residential, day habilitation, employment, self-direction, and clinical services. Highly comparable in mission, integrated service model, and New York State Medicaid HCBS funding profile.
• Jawonio: Jawonio is a Rockland County NY-based nonprofit serving people with I/DD and behavioral health needs through education, residential, day, employment, and clinical services. Comparable integrated model and Medicaid HCBS funding base; smaller scale and different region.
• Life's WORC: Life's WORC is a Long Island-based nonprofit providing residential, day habilitation, employment, and family support services for individuals with I/DD. Comparable integrated service portfolio and New York State Medicaid HCBS funding model.
• The Arc New York: The Arc New York is a statewide federation of chapters providing advocacy and direct services for people with I/DD, including residential, day, employment, and family supports. Comparable mission and service mix, though operates as a federation vs. Wildwood's single-entity model.
• Birch Family Services: Birch Family Services is a NYC-based nonprofit providing education, residential, day, and employment services for children and adults with autism and I/DD. Comparable integrated model and Medicaid/OPWDD funding profile.
• The Resource Center: The Resource Center in Chautauqua County NY provides I/DD services including residential, day habilitation, employment, clinical, and family support. Comparable integrated service model within a different upstate NY region.
• LifeStream Services (formerly Upstate Cerebral Palsy): LifeStream Services (formerly Upstate Cerebral Palsy) is a Central/Eastern NY nonprofit providing I/DD services including residential, day, employment, and clinical supports. Comparable integrated offering and OPWDD/Medicaid funding model.
• New York State Industries for the Disabled (NYSID): NYSID operates Preferred Source contracts and employment-placement programs connecting people with disabilities to state and private-sector jobs across New York. Directly comparable on the employment-services franchise and employer-partnership model.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC3S_vAjgkJBkpmLeItFz6jQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/WildwoodPrograms
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wildwoodprograms
• Instagraminstagram.com/wildwoodprograms
• Xx.com/wildwoodprogram

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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