Haynes Family of Programs

What Haynes Family of Programs does

Haynes Family of Programs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1946 in La Verne, California, that operates an integrated continuum of care for children and young adults ages 5-22 with emotional, behavioral, learning, and developmental disabilities. The organization delivers services through four primary program verticals: school programs (two California Department of Education certified non-public schools, Bliss Academy for Autism & Developmental Disabilities and Renaissance Community Prep for Behavior and Learning Diversity), residential services (Renaissance Residential Program with 24/7 therapeutic care for males ages 12-22 plus vocational training and supported employment), mental health services (PEI, Outpatient, Wraparound, and Full-Service Partnership), and community outreach via the STAR Academy Non-Public Agency, in-home behavioral services, and therapeutic outreach. The proprietary B.L.A.S.T. multi-sensory learning approach anchors the autism program. Infrastructure includes a 21-acre campus with 18 buildings, six residential cottages, and credentialed teaching staff maintaining a 5:1 student-to-instructor ratio.

The business model is contract-driven and heavily government-funded. Program service revenue from school district IEP contracts, the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, and the State Department of Mental Health accounts for 60-65% of revenue. The organization explicitly acknowledges that these government payments do not adequately cover service costs, requiring supplemental revenue from insurance/private pay, corporate and foundation philanthropy, individual donations, and events such as the Annual Golf Classic. Customer acquisition flows through referrals from IEP teams, county social workers, and mental health departments across Southern California. The 2021 strategic alliance with David & Margaret Youth and Family Services expanded the combined service population to more than 5,000 youth and families annually, while both entities maintain separate legal governance. Haynes serves 2,000+ children and families on its own annually and has positively impacted 110,000+ historically when combined with David & Margaret.

Key operational signals include more than 400 professional staff (firmographic range 251-500), multi-accreditation standing (CARF, CDE Non-Public School, CDE Non-Public Agency, DSS License #191501972), and leadership under President and CEO Daniel S. Maydeck. Strategic positioning emphasizes end-to-end care unavailable from single-service providers, positioning the organization as a scaled regional player in Southern California's special education and behavioral health services market.

Name

Haynes Family of Programs

Legal name

Haynes Family of Programs

Website

https://leroyhaynes.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Haynes Family of Programs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1946 that operates state-certified K-12 non-public schools, residential treatment, mental health, and community outreach services for children and young adults ages 5-22 with emotional, behavioral, learning, and developmental disabilities throughout Southern California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education and Therapeutic Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

School-Based Mental & Behavioral Health Services (EDAJAIAB), ABA Therapy Providers (Home-Based) (EDAKAHAB), Mental Health Counseling & Therapy Services (K–12) (EDAJALAG)

Keywords

• Special education services
• Residential treatment programs
• Mental health services
• Autism education programs
• Vocational training services

Headquarters

HQ city

La Verne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Program Service Revenue: Revenue from contracted services with school districts, Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, and State Department of Mental Health. This represents 60-65% of total revenue.
2. Contributions and Donations: Philanthropic support from donors, corporate partners, and foundation giving to supplement inadequate government payments.
3. Insurance and Private Pay: Mental health and in-home behavioral services funded through insurance and private pay arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Haynes Family of Programs delivers an integrated continuum of therapeutic, educational, and residential services for children and adolescents ages 5-22 with emotional, behavioral, autism, and learning disabilities. Offerings span state-certified K-12 non-public schools, 24/7 trauma-informed residential treatment, mental health services (Outpatient, Wraparound, Full-Service Partnership, Prevention & Early Intervention), in-home behavioral services, vocational training, supported employment, and transition services. Services are contracted primarily with school districts, county agencies, and the State Department of Mental Health, with supplemental philanthropic support.

Product overview

Haynes Family of Programs operates as a multi-service nonprofit organization providing an integrated continuum of care through distinct programs. The core offerings include two state-certified K-12 non-public schools (Bliss Academy for autism/developmental disabilities and Renaissance Community Prep for behavior/learning diversity), a residential treatment program (Renaissance Residential), mental health services (PEI, OCS, Wraparound, FSP), and community outreach services (S.T.A.R. Academy NPA services, therapeutic outreach, in-home behavioral services). Vocational training and supported employment programs provide workforce development, while the Transition to Life Program supports students aging out of foster care. All programs work synergistically to serve children ages 5-22 with emotional, learning, and developmental disabilities throughout Southern California.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bliss Academy School for Autism and Developmental Disabilities: State-certified K-12 non-public school for students with autism and developmental disabilities, serving ages 5-22.
• Renaissance Community Prep School for Behavior and Learning Diversity
• Renaissance Residential Program
• S.T.A.R. Academy
• Haynes Education Center

Products and services

• Bliss Academy School for Autism & Developmental Disabilities

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,549 unduplicated children and families served during FY 2022-2023
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• David & Margaret Youth and Family ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021In 2021, Haynes Family of Programs formed a strategic alliance with David & Margaret Youth and Family Services, expanding its impact to provide a diverse portfolio of supportive services. The combined organization serves over 2,039 special needs children and at-risk youth. Both organizations maintain separate legal entities but share common governance, mission, vision, and values. The partnership creates an 'end-to-end' continuum of care spanning residential treatment, special education, mental health, foster care/adoption, transitional housing, and workforce training. Nearly 200 years of combined service history.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• David & Margaret Youth and Family Services: Haynes Family of Programs' strategic alliance partner since 2021, providing residential treatment, foster care/adoption, transitional housing, and workforce training for at-risk youth in Southern California. Operates with combined governance and shared continuum of care, making it the most directly comparable organization in scope and geography.
• Hillsides: Pasadena-based nonprofit providing residential treatment, mental health services, and community-based programs for children and families in Los Angeles County. Directly comparable in service mix (residential + mental health + community outreach) and Southern California geography.
• Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services: Southern California nonprofit operating residential treatment, mental health, and school-based services for children and adolescents across multiple campuses including Pasadena and Sylmar. Closely comparable continuum of care, CARF-accredited residential model, and LA County service footprint.
• Five Acres: Altadena-based nonprofit providing residential treatment, mental health, and educational services for children and families in Los Angeles County. Comparable in serving complex-needs youth through residential + therapy + community programs in the same regional market.
• Wayfinder Family Services: Los Angeles-based nonprofit (formerly Junior Blind of America) providing residential, foster care, mental health, and special education services for children with disabilities and emotional challenges. Comparable mission, service breadth, and LA County operational footprint.
• Aspiranet: California statewide nonprofit providing residential treatment, mental health, foster care, and community-based programs for at-risk youth and families, with significant Southern California operations. Comparable in scale and continuum of services including mental health and Wraparound-style programs.
• The Help Group: Sherman Oaks-based nonprofit operating multiple non-public schools and day programs for children with autism, learning disabilities, and emotional challenges. Direct peer in non-public K-12 special education model and LA County service area.
• Penny Lane Centers: Norwalk-based nonprofit providing mental health, foster care, Wraparound services, and residential programs for children and families across Los Angeles County. Direct peer in county-contracted mental health and child welfare services.

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals Southern California: Large regional affiliate of national Easterseals network providing autism services, developmental disability supports, behavioral health, and special education across Southern California. Comparable in serving similar populations but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic scope.

Emerging players

• Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis: Southern California organization providing ABA, speech, occupational, and mental health services for children with autism and developmental disabilities, including in-home and community-based delivery. Comparable in evidence-based ABA/PRT service delivery and Southern California footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/leroyhaynescenter

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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