United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia

What United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia does

United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia (UCPGA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit disability services organization founded in 1965 in Atlanta, Georgia, operating as a charter affiliate of the national United Cerebral Palsy organization. The organization delivers community-based support services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), including cerebral palsy, autism, Down syndrome, spina bifida, and traumatic brain injury. Its service portfolio is organized around four core programs: Community Living (single-family group homes housing 3-4 individuals with 24/7 staff support and host homes with partner families), In-Home Support (periodic in-home assistance for individuals living with family), Adult Day Programs (life enrichment, career skills, and community engagement at six hub locations across Atlanta, Conyers, Macon, Augusta, Glennville, and Savannah), and Support Services (nursing case management, applied behavioral analysis, quality improvement, and advocacy). An additional Bellows Fund program provides assistive technology grants administered through the national UCP office.

The organization's technology footprint is administrative rather than product-oriented, with a Director of Infrastructure managing IT, security, and assistive technology. UCP of Georgia employs 500-600+ staff, operates 70+ locations across Georgia and South Carolina, and serves over 500 individuals and families daily. Revenue is predominantly derived from NOW (New Options Waiver) and COMP (Comprehensive Supports Waiver) Medicaid funding administered by the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), supplemented by donations, signature fundraising events (Culbreth Cup Golf Tournament, Share the Love Fashion Show), the Kroger Community Rewards program, vehicle donations, and planned giving. The organization reports that approximately 89 cents of every dollar received is spent directly on community services.

UCP of Georgia is accredited by the Council on Accreditation and is a member of ANCOR, SPADD, the Cerebral Palsy Collaborative, and the Cerebral Palsy Research Network. Leadership transitioned in January 2024 when Jonessa Alexander, previously Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Operations, was appointed President and CEO of both UCP of Georgia and UCP of South Carolina, succeeding Diane Wilush who moved into a Senior Director of Public Policy & Advocacy role. The go-to-market model is community-led and referral-driven: individuals access services through DBHDD regional field offices and provider associations, rather than through a traditional sales motion. UCP of Georgia does not sell products; services are funded through state Medicaid waivers at no direct cost to eligible individuals and families.

Name

United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia

Legal name

United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia Inc.

Website

https://ucpga.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1965 that delivers community living, day programs, in-home support, and clinical services to over 500 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Georgia and South Carolina, funded primarily through state Medicaid waivers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medicaid Waiver Funding: Services are largely funded with NOW (New Options Waiver) and COMP (Comprehensive Supports Waiver) Medicaid Waiver dollars managed through the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD). This represents the primary revenue source for operational funding.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and event fundraising including the Culbreth Cup Golf Tournament and Share the Love Fashion Show. Kroger Community Rewards program generates donations from shopping. Amazon Wishlist provides in-kind donations.
3. Vehicle Donations: Accepts car and vehicle donations through a dedicated phone line (1-800-240-0160).
4. Planned Giving and Bequests: Accepts provisions in living trusts or wills as part of legacy giving programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia delivers individualized, community-based support programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including residential community living, in-home support, adult day programs, and supportive services such as nursing, behavior support, and advocacy. Services are primarily funded through NOW and COMP Medicaid Waiver dollars administered by the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD). The organization operates 70+ locations across Georgia and South Carolina, serving more than 500 individuals and families daily.

Product overview

United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia is a nonprofit service organization (not a software product company) providing individualized supports and programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Its service portfolio consists of four core programs: Community Living (residential options including community homes and host homes), In-Home Support (periodic in-home assistance for families), Adult Day Programs (life enrichment at hub locations across Georgia), and Support Services (nursing, behavioral support, quality improvement, advocacy, and staff development). An additional assistance program, the Bellows Fund, provides grants for assistive technology equipment submitted through the UCP national office. All services are designed around individualized, family-focused supports emphasizing each person's abilities over their disability, and are funded largely through NOW and COMP Medicaid Waiver dollars managed by the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD).

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Living Residential program offering single-family community homes (3–4 residents with 24/7 staff support) and host homes (1–2 residents with trained host families and quality oversight) for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Georgia.
• In-Home Support Periodic in-home support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who live with family or loved ones. Trained staff provide hands-on assistance with activities of daily living and community engagement, with services and schedules designed to meet each family's specific needs.
• Adult Day Programs Life enrichment programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities offered at hub locations in Atlanta, Conyers, Macon, Augusta, Glennville, and Savannah. Services include community living skills enhancement, career skills development, leisure activities such as art and music, and volunteering opportunities.
• Support Services Health, safety, and wellness support services including nursing support (nurse case managers coordinating medical and dental care), behavior support (behavioral plans and applied behavioral analysis), quality improvement, advocacy (navigating the state service system), and staff development (CPR, first aid, defensive driving, and best practice training).
• Bellows Fund (Assistive Technology) A national program operated by United Cerebral Palsy that provides funds to individuals with disabilities for assistive technology equipment. UCP affiliates submit applications on behalf of individuals to the UCP national office. Covers wheelchairs (manual and electric), augmentative communication devices, environmental controls, computer equipment, lifts, hearing aids, and visual aids.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 89 cents of every dollar received goes directly on community services
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGCDD advances public policy on behalf of persons with developmental disabilities. UCP of Georgia partners with GCDD for information sharing and legislative advocacy updates.
• American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCP of Georgia is a proud member of ANCOR, a leading advocacy network representing 1,600+ organizations serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. ANCOR advances policies benefiting the IDD community.
• Service Providers Association for Developmental Disabilities (SPADD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCP of Georgia is a founding partner and long-time member of SPADD, which focuses on educating providers on best practices, advocacy, and public policy education for IDD services in Georgia.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCP references CDC guidance for COVID-19 response protocols and uses CDC resources for disability and health information.
• Georgia Department of Public HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCP follows Georgia Department of Public Health guidance for COVID-19 response and public health protocols.
• Cerebral Palsy CollaborativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCP is a member of the Cerebral Palsy Collaborative, a network of CP-related organizations representing individuals, families, researchers, physicians, and therapists working on research, education, and policy initiatives.
• Cerebral Palsy Research Network (CP Research Network)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCP supports the CP Research Network, the largest collaboration of hospitals and community members working to improve health outcomes for people with CP through research registries.
• Administration for Community LivingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCP references ACL resources for COVID-19 information specific to people with disabilities.
• Georgia Tools for LifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeorgia's Assistive Technology Act Program dedicated to increasing access to assistive technology devices and services for Georgians with disabilities.
• KrogercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerKroger Community Rewards program allows shoppers to designate UCP of Georgia (Organization #98983) to receive a portion of their Kroger Plus Card purchases.
• United Cerebral Palsy (National)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCP of Georgia is a charter affiliate of the national United Cerebral Palsy organization, which provides policy guidance, advocacy support, and the Bellows Fund assistive technology program.
• Council on AccreditationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCP of Georgia is accredited by the Council on Accreditation, which partners with human service organizations worldwide to improve service delivery through accreditation standards.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: National nonprofit providing disability and community-based services including adult day programs, residential supports, and in-home assistance through affiliated chapters. Comparable mission, accreditation model, and Medicaid-funded service portfolio.
• Aveanna Healthcare: Large home health and private duty services provider that overlaps with UCP of Georgia's in-home support and nursing case management offerings, though primarily pediatric and medically complex in focus.
• BrightSpring Health Services: Large publicly traded provider of home and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including residential and day programs. Operates a much broader portfolio but overlaps directly with UCP of Georgia's community living and home support offerings.

Direct peers

• Penn-Mar Human Services: Mid-sized nonprofit serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential, day, and employment supports. Comparable in mission, funding model, and service portfolio to UCP of Georgia.
• The Arc: National nonprofit organization advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through state and local chapters, offering residential, day, and family support services. Directly comparable service model and target population.
• Sevita Health (formerly The MENTOR Network): One of the largest national providers of home and community-based services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, operating group homes, day programs, and in-home support across multiple states. Closest comparable in service mix and target population to UCP of Georgia.
• RHA Health Services: Provider of community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs, including group homes, supported living, and day programs across the Southeast. Operates in similar Medicaid waiver-funded model.
• Help at Home: Provider of personal care services for elderly and disabled individuals, including those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Overlaps with UCP of Georgia's in-home support model and Medicaid waiver-funded service delivery.

Regional players

• St. Coletta's of Wisconsin: Nonprofit serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential, day, and community programs. Comparable in mission, accreditation, and integrated service model, though regionally focused on Wisconsin.

Others

• Aveanna Healthcare Holdings: Adjacent provider of pediatric home health, adult home care, and medical solutions. Includes behavioral health and IDD-adjacent services, providing a public-market comparable for Medicaid-funded home and community services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ucpga
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ucpga
• Facebookfacebook.com/ucpga
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/united-cerebal-palsy-of-ga-sc
• Instagraminstagram.com/ucpga/?hl=en

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

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