Reclaiming Futures

What Reclaiming Futures does

Reclaiming Futures is a nonprofit national program office, founded in 2001 and housed within Portland State University's Regional Research Institute in Portland, Oregon. The organization develops and disseminates evidence-based models that help juvenile justice jurisdictions and K-12 schools identify and respond to behavioral health needs among justice-involved and at-risk youth. Its core offering is the Reclaiming Futures 6-Step Model, a structured methodology with defined response time standards (e.g., initiation within 14 days) and embedded process and outcome measures, built around cross-system collaboration among courts, probation, treatment providers, and communities. The model has been continuously evaluated by John Jay College of Criminal Justice since 2001, with the most recent published evaluation (Butts et al., 2016) finding improved access to services and resource management at participating sites.

The portfolio extends the core model into adjacent products: RF-SBIRT, a light-touch population health adaptation of Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment for juvenile justice and tribal settings; SB-SBIRT (School-Based SBIRT) with the youth-facing Check Yourself screening tool, deployed in 50+ middle schools across 12 King County, WA school districts and screening more than 20,000 students; the SBIRT Implementation Playbook co-developed with Seattle Children's Research Institute; a Student Mental Health and Wellness Model; and Project Thrive, a multi-year initiative training school social workers for high-need Oregon schools. The organization operates a small core team of 1-10 employees that delivers services through a National Learning Collaborative, site coaches, biennial Leadership Institutes, online toolkits, and direct technical assistance.

Reclaiming Futures is funded primarily through foundation grants and federal awards, most notably a $6 million U.S. Department of Education grant awarded in April 2023 for Project Thrive and prior multi-year support from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation for SBIRT work. The go-to-market is relationship-driven: jurisdictions and school districts apply to become sites and receive training and ongoing implementation support, with King County WA and Clackamas County OR among the most deeply engaged implementation partners. Distribution relies on direct partnerships and coalition-building with community-based organizations (Latino Network, Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board, La Clinica) rather than commercial sales channels, consistent with its public-health-oriented, equity-driven mission.

Name

Reclaiming Futures

Legal name

Reclaiming Futures

Website

https://reclaimingfutures.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Reclaiming Futures is a Portland State University-affiliated nonprofit that develops evidence-based 6-step and SBIRT models, training, and technical assistance to help juvenile justice jurisdictions and school districts improve behavioral health outcomes for at-risk and justice-involved youth across 15+ states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Juvenile Justice and Youth Behavioral Health Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Transition Programs (Reentry, Workforce Readiness & Life Skills for At-Risk Youth) (EDAJAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Juvenile Justice Education Programs (Detention & Correctional Education) (EDAJAEAB), Court/Community School Programs (Diversion, Probation-Linked, Community Day Schools) (EDAJAEAI), Juvenile Justice System (Courts & Detention) (BPAIAFAF), Therapeutic & Behavioral Health School Programs (Day Treatment) (EDAJAEAE)

Keywords

• Juvenile justice reform
• Behavioral health screening
• SBIRT implementation
• Substance use prevention
• Youth services

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Foundation Grants: Reclaiming Futures is funded through foundation grants, with significant support from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation for SBIRT-related initiatives. The organization also received federal Department of Education funding for Project Thrive.
2. Training and Technical Assistance Services: Provides training and technical assistance to help sites implement each step of the Reclaiming Futures model. This includes learning collaboratives, site coaches, biennial leadership institutes, online toolkits, and communications services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Reclaiming Futures provides a structured 6-step model and accompanying training and technical assistance for jurisdictions working with youth involved with the juvenile justice system. It builds on this foundation to offer the RF-SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment) model adapted for juvenile justice, school, and tribal settings, including the Check Yourself screening tool and an implementation playbook for schools. Services are delivered through Learning Collaboratives, site coaching, and a biennial Leadership Institute to support jurisdictions and school districts implementing the model.

Product overview

Reclaiming Futures is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of evidence-based programs and models focused on youth involved with the juvenile justice system. The core offering is the Reclaiming Futures 6-Step Model, which provides a structured approach for identifying and responding to behavioral health concerns. Building on this foundation, the organization offers the RF-SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment) model as a population health approach to substance use prevention. The School-Based SBIRT (SB-SBIRT) adapts this approach for educational settings with the Check Yourself screening tool. Recent additions include Project Thrive (a mental health workforce initiative) and the SBIRT Implementation Playbook for schools. The organization also provides training, technical assistance, and an annual Leadership Institute as part of its service offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RF-SBIRT: Reclaiming Futures version of Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment - a light-touch, population health approach to substance use prevention with adaptations for juvenile justice, tribal settings, and schools.
• SB-SBIRT
• Project Thrive

Products and services

• Reclaiming Futures 6-Step Model A structured six-step methodology providing guidance on how to identify and respond to youth and families who may have behavioral health concerns, designed for local juvenile justice jurisdictions (courts, probation departments). Includes defined sequencing of steps and response times (e.g., initiation within 14 days) and attached process and outcome measures for evaluating site progress.
• RF-SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment) A light-touch, population health approach to substance use prevention combining screening questionnaires with brief motivational conversations focused on enhancing motivation to seek treatment. Adapted for juvenile justice, tribal, and school settings.
• School-Based SBIRT (SB-SBIRT) School-based screening and brief intervention model implemented in middle and high schools, including the Check Yourself screening tool, designed to identify and respond to student mental health needs. Deployed in 50+ middle schools across 12 King County school districts with over 20,000 students screened.
• Project Thrive A multi-year initiative focused on training school social workers and bringing mental health screening to high-need schools in Oregon's tribal, rural, and predominantly Latinx communities. Implemented in collaboration with Portland State University School of Social Work, System of Care Institute, Latino Network, Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board, and La Clinica.
• Student Mental Health and Wellness Model An integrative model for schools combining universal mental health screening, whole-school restorative practices, and school-community partnering strategies, designed for schools seeking a comprehensive approach to student mental health and wellness.
• Training and Technical Assistance Services Training, technical assistance, and coaching services provided to jurisdictions and school districts implementing the Reclaiming Futures model, including Learning Collaboratives, site coaches, biennial Leadership Institutes, online toolkits, and communications services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sites engaged with Reclaiming Futures report better access to services and improved resource management (John Jay College evaluation, Butts et al., 2016).
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Portland State University School of Social WorkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 2023Key partner in Project Thrive, a multi-year initiative funded by the Department of Education. PSU SSW provides the academic infrastructure for training a new generation of school social workers recruited from high-need communities with specialized skills.
• System of Care Institute at PSUcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 2023Led by Brooke Rizor, this institute collaborates on Project Thrive to provide specialized training for school-based mental health professionals.
• Latino NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 2023Culturally specific community partner in Project Thrive, providing expertise for work with predominantly Latinx communities in Oregon's high-need schools.
• Northwest Portland Area Indian Health BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 2023Community partner in Project Thrive bringing expertise for tribal community engagement and mental health services in tribal settings.
• La ClinicacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 2023Community health partner in Project Thrive providing culturally specific healthcare services and training support for high-need school-based mental health.
• Clackamas County Oregon Juvenile DepartmentcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 April 2022Innovative site leading efforts to bring universal SBIRT to schools in the county. Example of collaborative thinking between juvenile justice and school systems.
• Seattle Children's Research InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2021Developed the SBIRT Implementation Playbook for school settings in partnership with Reclaiming Futures. A key research partner in developing and evaluating school-based SBIRT approaches.
• Community CatalystsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 September 2021National public health advocacy organization that has been a strong voice in the SBIRT conversation and produced resources including an updated SBIRT Toolkit for schools.
• Abt AssociatessupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2021Conducted evaluation of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation's adolescent substance use prevention initiative and houses resources from the multi-year project.
• King County WashingtoncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 16 September 2021Partner implementing SBIRT approach in 50 middle schools across 12 school districts, with expansion to high schools planned. Key implementation site demonstrating the school-based SBIRT model's effectiveness.
• National Wraparound InitiativesupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Affiliated initiative at Portland State University working on coordinated care approaches that complement the Reclaiming Futures model.
• The Center to Advance Racial EquitysupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Affiliated center at Portland State University focused on racial equity work that aligns with Reclaiming Futures' equity pillar.
• Pathways Transition Training Partnership (PTTP)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 November 2016Hosted a joint webinar with Reclaiming Futures on evidence-based practices in juvenile justice settings to improve health and wellness of young people with substance use and/or mental health concerns.
• John Jay College of Criminal JusticecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001Researchers from John Jay College have been involved in the evaluation of Reclaiming Futures since the organization's launch in 2001. Their most recent evaluation report (Butts et al., 2016) finds that sites engaged with Reclaiming Futures report better access to services and improved resource management.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Education Development Center (EDC): Large nonprofit that designs, implements, and evaluates programs in education, health, and justice. Comparable as a broader nonprofit that delivers school-based behavioral health and youth justice models at greater scale.
• Annie E. Casey Foundation: Major national philanthropy focused on child welfare and juvenile justice reform with deep investment in evidence-based models and system change. Comparable as a much larger funder/operator in the same juvenile justice reform space.
• Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights (Youth Programs): National human rights organization with programs addressing juvenile justice and youth civil rights. Comparable as a broader organization working on juvenile justice reform and racial equity issues affecting youth.

Direct peers

• Justice Policy Institute: Research and policy organization focused on juvenile and adult justice reform, producing reports and reform frameworks. Comparable as a peer organization working at the intersection of policy research and practice reform in juvenile justice.
• Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center: Operates national initiatives to improve juvenile justice policy and practice, including behavioral health screening and diversion models. Directly comparable as a TA provider that develops and disseminates cross-system frameworks for juvenile justice stakeholders.
• Center for Children's Law and Policy: Works with jurisdictions to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in juvenile justice systems and develop reform-oriented programs. Direct peer addressing the same disparities and cross-system collaboration themes that Reclaiming Futures targets.
• National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ): Provides training, technical assistance, and model programs to juvenile courts and family-serving systems nationwide. Highly comparable as a peer organization that delivers evidence-based models to juvenile justice jurisdictions through a Learning Collaborative-style approach.
• Coalition for Juvenile Justice: National nonprofit focused on juvenile justice reform, supporting state advisory groups and advocating for systems change. Comparable peer operating in the same policy and reform space, with similar reliance on cross-system collaboration and equity-oriented frameworks.

Emerging players

• National Institute for Children's Health Quality (NICHQ): Nonprofit focused on improving children's health outcomes through quality improvement initiatives, including behavioral health screening in schools. Comparable as a peer organization working on school-based behavioral health screening and referral models.

Others

• RAND Corporation (Justice and Social Policy): Research institution conducting rigorous evaluation of juvenile justice programs and producing evidence base for system reform. Comparable as a research/evaluation partner in the juvenile justice reform evidence ecosystem, though not a direct program operator.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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