What Indiana United Methodist Children's Home does

Indiana United Methodist Children's Home (IUMCH) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit residential treatment organization founded in 1915 and headquartered on a 24-acre campus in Lebanon, Indiana. It serves abused, neglected, and traumatized youth aged 14-19 from all 92 Indiana counties, operating six Teaching-Family Model group homes with a licensed capacity of 52 youth at a 1:5 staff-to-youth ratio with 24/7 awake coverage. Each home houses up to 8-10 youth in a family-style, non-institutional environment with married-couple Family Teachers delivering the evidence-based, trauma-informed Teaching-Family Model, which is recognized by the American Psychological Association and accredited by the Teaching-Family Association under the federal Family First Prevention Services Act as a Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP).

Complementing the residential core is an integrated service portfolio: the Indiana Department of Education-accredited James E. Davis School (grades 8-12) using Canvas, Google Classroom, RenWeb, Jupiter Grades, and Renaissance Accel; counseling and psychiatric services including individual, group, and family therapy plus an art therapy program; routine medical and dental care; aftercare support post-discharge; and spiritual development programming. Older youth (18+) can transition into the Independent Living Program and the 2024-pilot Independence Project, and a Recovery Home for teens completing addiction treatment is under construction as part of a seventh home opening in early 2026, adding 28% capacity.

IUMCH's go-to-market is referral-driven, accepting placements from the Indiana Department of Child Services (primary), Juvenile Probation, and Indiana Department of Corrections, plus private guardians, with a 24-hour admission decision turnaround for public referrals and Title IV-E provider approval. Revenue is sourced from per diem fees charged to placing agencies (the largest stream), benevolent income from the Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church, and philanthropic gifts managed through the separately incorporated Indiana United Methodist Children's Home Foundation, Inc. (EIN 47-0987110), which runs on Blackbaud for donor management and staging a major annual event (Breakfast With Champions / Indiana Children's Champion Awards). The organization is led by Executive Director/CEO Rich Lapinski (since 2010; Teaching-Family Association President-Elect 2019; Montrose Wolf award recipient 2017) and Foundation Executive Director Tom Fagan.

Name

Indiana United Methodist Children's Home

Legal name

Indiana United Methodist Children's Home, Inc.

Website

https://iumch.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1915

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Indiana United Methodist Children's Home is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1915 that provides trauma-informed residential treatment, accredited on-grounds schooling, and counseling to abused and neglected youth ages 14-19 at a 24-acre Lebanon, Indiana campus using the evidence-based Teaching-Family Model across six licensed homes serving 52 youth.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Youth Treatment Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322), Other Residential Care Facilities (6239)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers (HLAFACAC), Therapeutic/Behavioral & Residential Treatment K–12 Schools (EDAJABAI)

Keywords

• Residential treatment services
• Youth foster care
• Trauma-informed care
• At-risk youth services
• Group home care

Headquarters

HQ city

Lebanon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Per Diem Fees from Placing Agencies: Revenue from per diem fees charged to placing agencies including Indiana Department of Child Services and Indiana Department of Correction. The Home is an approved Title IV-E provider which helps reduce costs to placing agencies.
2. Philanthropic Gifts: Gifts from individuals, corporations, community organizations and generous donors directed to the Indiana United Methodist Children's Home Foundation, Inc. (501(c)(3), EIN 47-0987110)
3. Benevolent Funds: Benevolent funds provided by United Methodist churches, United Methodist Women and other related organizations. The per diem charged does not reflect actual full cost of care, with the difference made up through benevolent care income.
4. Auxiliary Ambassadors Memberships and Gifts: Annual Auxiliary Ambassador gifts supporting youth care including Christmas dinner/gifts, transportation, recreational equipment, educational supplies, furnishings, and annual trip to Kings Island. Membership levels: Angel ($1,000 lifetime), Disciple ($200+ annual), Servant ($100), Apostle ($35), Samaritan ($15).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Indiana United Methodist Children's Home provides 24/7 residential treatment for abused and neglected youth ages 14-19 through six Teaching-Family Model group homes (capacity 52 youth) on a 24-acre Lebanon, Indiana campus. Married-couple Family Teachers deliver trauma-informed, family-style care to small groups of up to 8 youth per home, supplemented by on-grounds accredited education, clinical and psychiatric counseling, medical/dental care, aftercare, spiritual development, and transitional independent-living programs.

Product overview

Indiana United Methodist Children's Home is a residential treatment organization offering a portfolio of integrated programs centered on its evidence-based Teaching Family Model. The core offering consists of six family-style group homes (with a seventh opening in early 2026) providing 24/7 trauma-informed care for abused and neglected youth aged 14-19, with a maximum of 8-10 youth per home and 1:5 staff-to-youth ratio. Complementing the residential program are the accredited James E. Davis School (grades 8-12) for on-grounds education, Counseling & Psychiatric Services including a new art therapy program, Medical & Dental Care, and Aftercare support extending past discharge. Two specialized programs serve older youth: the Independent Living Program (group homes for independent living skills) and the Independence Project Pilot Program (transitional housing for graduates aged 18+). A Recovery Home for teens completing addiction treatment is also under development as part of the Home's expansion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• James E. Davis School: On-grounds accredited school serving grades 8-12, offering Core 40 curriculum, special education services, TASC preparation, and post-secondary scholarship support.

Products and services

• Teaching Family Model residential program An evidence-based, trauma-informed residential treatment model recognized by the American Psychological Association, in which married couples serve as Family Teachers providing daily care and supervision in family-style group homes for up to 8-10 youth per home, teaching social skills, independent living skills, and facilitating family reunification. Delivered 24/7 with a 1:5 staff-to-youth ratio and awake overnight coverage.
• James E. Davis School On-grounds accredited school serving grades 8-12 with Core 40 curriculum, TASC test preparation for students 16+, high school diploma completion, special education services, after-school tutoring, and summer school programs. All credits transfer to any public school in Indiana.
• Counseling & Psychiatric Services Clinical services including individual, group, and family counseling assigned to each resident, along with psychiatric/psychological evaluations and consultation, and a new art therapy program with small weekly group sessions for one year. Specialized treatment groups address substance abuse education, trauma recovery, grief, anger management, and independent living skills.
• Medical & Dental Care Routine medical and dental care provided to all youth at the Home, with complete medical and dental records maintained and made available to guardians upon discharge. Specialist referrals are utilized when needed.
• Aftercare Program Specialized support offered to each resident following discharge, including individual counseling at the Home, family counseling, and referral networking with community resources for social, clinical, and educational services at no additional charge.
• Spiritual Development & Community Service Outreach Spiritual growth programming including Wednesday evening worship services at Gress Memorial Chapel, the Higher Grounds coffee house for fellowship and Bible study, community outreach projects with nursing homes and local organizations, and customized Bible studies.
• Independent Living Program Group home program focusing on independent living skills development including money management, employment, time management, post-secondary education and career preparation, positive socialization, and safe decision making. Includes postsecondary scholarship support for past residents pursuing vocational or academic education.
• Independence Project Pilot Program Transitional housing pilot program providing safe, stable housing for 5-6 graduates aged 18+ along with 24/7 life coaching, mental health counseling, educational and vocational support, budgeting practice, peer support groups, and community partnerships. Designed to help former foster or probation youth achieve independent, productive lives.
• Recovery Home Services Specialized recovery-focused services for teens completing addiction treatment elsewhere, integrated into a new seventh family-style home opening in early 2026. Includes substance-free life transition support as part of the Home's 28% capacity expansion.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served nearly 6,000 children over 110+ years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• UBS (Presenting Sponsor)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Presenting sponsor for 2025 Indiana Children's Champion Awards (Breakfast With Champions event).
• IU Health (Platinum Sponsor)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Platinum sponsor for 2025 Indiana Children's Champion Awards event.
• BSA LifeStructuresmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Gold sponsor for 2025 Indiana Children's Champion Awards event.
• Brandt ConstructionmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Gold sponsor for 2025 Indiana Children's Champion Awards event.
• Engledow GroupmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Gold sponsor for 2025 Indiana Children's Champion Awards event.
• The Farmers BankmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Gold sponsor for 2025 Indiana Children's Champion Awards event.
• Unified Group ServicesmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Gold sponsor for 2025 Indiana Children's Champion Awards event.
• Indiana Department of Child ServicescoreOthersPrimary government referral partner placing abused and neglected youth into the Home's residential treatment program. The Home is an approved Title IV-E provider, which helps reduce financial costs to the placing agency.
• Indiana Department of CorrectioncoreOthersGovernment partner providing referrals for juvenile justice-involved youth needing therapeutic placement as an alternative to institutionalization.
• Indiana Conference of the United Methodist ChurchcoreOthersThe Home is an outreach ministry and 'Approved Conference Special agency' of the Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church. Provides benevolent funds and spiritual support through United Methodist churches and United Methodist Women organizations.
• Juvenile ProbationcoreOthersCourt system partner providing referrals for youth in the juvenile justice system who would benefit from the Home's therapeutic environment and Teaching-Family Model program.
• Indiana Association of Resources and Child Advocacy (IARCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIUMCH is an agency member. IARCA represents approximately 90 member agencies in Indiana providing a broad array of services to children and families. Mission includes promoting cooperation, communication, development and mutual support among organizations serving children.
• Teaching-Family AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational organization (founded 1975) with accredited agencies in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Provides framework for quality care using Teaching-Family Model. Accreditation recognized by Federal DHHS under FFPSA as endorsed accreditation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Youth Villages: Large multi-state nonprofit providing residential and in-home services for emotionally and behaviorally troubled youth, overlapping in care model at far greater scale.
• Pressley Ridge: Multi-state nonprofit offering residential treatment, foster care and specialized youth programs, a broad incumbent in the same therapeutic youth-care space.

Direct peers

• Boys Town (Father Flanagan's Boys' Home): National residential and family-based youth care organization that originated the Teaching-Family Model; directly comparable in care model and target population of at-risk and abused/neglected youth. The IUMCH CEO trained there as a Family Teacher.
• Damar Services: Indianapolis nonprofit providing residential and therapeutic services for youth with behavioral and developmental needs, serving overlapping Indiana referral sources.
• Gibault Children's Services: Indiana-based residential treatment provider for troubled and at-risk youth, competing for the same DCS/juvenile-justice referrals in the same state.
• Bashor Children's Home: Methodist-affiliated Indiana residential campus serving at-risk youth, closely comparable in mission, faith affiliation, and residential model.
• Crossroad Child & Family Services: Fort Wayne, Indiana residential treatment center for abused and neglected children, a direct in-state competitor for congregate care placements.

Regional players

• The Villages of Indiana: Indiana child welfare and foster care nonprofit serving abused and neglected children, overlapping in target population though more focused on foster/adoption than congregate residential care.
• Methodist Home for Children: Methodist-affiliated youth services nonprofit providing residential and family services for vulnerable children, comparable mission and faith heritage in a different region.
• Cunningham Children's Home: Illinois Methodist-affiliated residential treatment and education campus for at-risk youth, closely comparable model in a neighboring state.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/IUMCH1915
• Instagraminstagram.com/iumchf1915

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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