UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago

What UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago does

UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit disability services organization founded in 1976 and headquartered in Cicero, Illinois. It serves 27,620 individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities across 90 communities in the metropolitan Chicago area through a comprehensive continuum of programs. Core services include adult residential services delivered through 79 Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) group homes serving approximately 300 adults, specialized foster care across 160 foster homes serving 200+ children, community day services, community employment services, transition services, home-based services, respite, and a Social Recreation Club with 180+ members. The organization also operates the Infinitec assistive technology program with 1,000+ district partners and the ATEN (Assistive Technology Exchange Network) program, which refurbishes and distributes over 4,000 donated computers annually to Illinois students with disabilities while diverting 300+ tons of electronic waste from landfills. Accessibility services include the Durable Medical Equipment Exchange (3,204 pieces of equipment distributed) and the Ramp Up home modification program, which has a waiting list exceeding 400 households. Social enterprises Seguin Gardens & Gifts and Empowering Gardens provide vocational horticulture and retail training.

The organization is funded through a blended model combining Medicaid reimbursements for CILA residential services, state and federal grants (notably Illinois State Board of Education for ATEN, and Chicago Department of Housing and Illinois Housing Development Authority for Ramp Up), individual and corporate charitable contributions, donor-advised funds, and annual fundraising events including the Jazz, Joy, and Generosity Gala, Life Without Limits Golf Classic, Stroll & Roll, and Corks for a Cause. The organization is affiliated with United Cerebral Palsy at the national level and is CARF-accredited, providing regulatory credibility in the disability services sector. Distribution is community-led, with service access driven by referrals from healthcare providers, social service agencies, schools, and family networks; marketing is mission-driven via social media, email, community events, and the They Deserve More coalition advocacy network.

Recent strategic activity includes the June 2026 dedication of The Davis House in Westchester (a six-resident residential facility enabled by grant funding secured by Congressman Danny K. Davis) and the May 2026 ribbon cutting of Empowering Gardens in Forest Park. Growth is constrained by state appropriations, as demonstrated by the Ramp Up waiting list, and the organization is actively lobbying through the They Deserve More coalition to expand Illinois disability services funding and direct support professional wages.

Name

UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago

Legal name

United Cerebral Palsy Seguin of Greater Chicago

Website

https://ucpseguin.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit disability services organization serving 27,620 individuals across 90 Greater Chicago communities through residential, foster care, assistive technology, and home accessibility programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Social Assistance (624), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG), Disability Employment & Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Programs (EDAAAOAI)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Assistive technology services
• Residential group homes
• Specialized foster care
• Community employment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cicero

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: UCP Seguin operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization relying heavily on charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The organization accepts various donation methods including stock donations, IRA charitable distributions, and donor-advised fund contributions.
2. Government Contracts and Medicaid: Services for individuals with disabilities are funded through government contracts and Medicaid programs. The organization provides Adult CILA Homes (Community Integrated Living Arrangement) and other residential services that receive government reimbursement.
3. Special Events Fundraising: Annual fundraising events including Jazz, Joy, and Generosity Gala, Life Without Limits Golf Classic, Stroll & Roll, and Corks for a Cause generate revenue through ticket sales, sponsorships, and donations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago is a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive disability support services including adult residential care in 79 CILA group homes, specialized foster care for children with disabilities, community day services, employment services, and transition programs. The organization also delivers assistive technology through its ATEN and Infinitec programs, distributes durable medical equipment, performs home accessibility modifications, and operates social enterprises providing vocational training. Services serve 27,620 individuals across 90 communities in the Greater Chicago metropolitan area.

Product overview

UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago is a nonprofit disability services organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs and social enterprises. The core services include adult residential services (79 CILA group homes), community day services, employment services, and transition programs for adults, plus specialized foster care for children. The technology division includes ATEN (refurbishing and distributing computers to students with disabilities) and Infinitec (assistive technology services with 1,000+ district partners). Accessibility services feature Ramp Up (home modifications) and the Durable Medical Equipment Exchange (providing free equipment to individuals with disabilities). Social enterprises including Seguin Gardens & Gifts and Empowering Gardens provide vocational training and employment. The organization serves 27,620 individuals across 90 communities in the Chicago metropolitan area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adult Residential Services (CILA) Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) homes providing residential support for adults with developmental disabilities. Operates 79 adult group homes serving approximately 300 adults across the Greater Chicago area.
• Community Day Services Daytime programs providing skill development, social activities, and community integration for adults with disabilities.
• Community Employment Services Vocational support and job placement services helping individuals with disabilities find and maintain competitive employment.
• Transition Services Building Bridges To The Future program helping young adults with disabilities transition from school to adult services and community life.
• Specialized Foster Care Foster care services for children with disabilities, including community connection services and support for foster families. Partners with 160 foster homes serving 200+ children.
• Social Recreation Club Recreational program offering over 180 members activities including boccia, buddy outings, arts, fitness classes, and special events. Free membership for adults 18+ within service area.
• ATEN (Assistive Technology Exchange Network) Refurbishes and distributes donated computers and technology to Illinois students with disabilities. Delivers over 4,000 refurbished computers annually while diverting 300+ tons of electronic waste from landfills each year. Funded by Illinois State Board of Education and partnered with National Cristina Foundation.
• Infinitec Technology services program providing assistive technology solutions to individuals with disabilities. Part of a network of over 1,000 district partners.
• Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Exchange Provides free access to essential medical equipment including manual/electric wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, Hoyer lifts, and therapy equipment for individuals with temporary or permanent disabilities. Nearly 3,204 pieces of equipment distributed to date.
• Ramp Up Home Modification Program Home modification program installing ramps, stair lifts, and interior modifications to make homes accessible for people with disabilities. Funded by Chicago Department of Housing and Illinois Housing Development Authority. Over 400 people currently on waiting list due to high demand.
• Seguin Gardens & Gifts Social enterprise providing vocational training and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities through greenhouse and retail gift shop operations. Located at 5621 W 31st Street, Cicero, IL.
• Empowering Gardens Social enterprise program providing gardening and horticultural training opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Located at 7730 Madison Street, Forest Park, IL.
• Respite Services Respite care services providing temporary relief for caregivers of individuals with disabilities.
• Home-Based Services Home-based support services delivered to individuals with disabilities in their own homes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 27,620 individuals served across 90 communities
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• They Deserve More CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCP Seguin is a leading member of the They Deserve More coalition, working alongside other disability service providers to advocate for increased state funding and better wages for direct support professionals. The coalition organized Action Day with over 230 advocates gathering in Springfield to raise awareness and call on lawmakers to prioritize essential funding.
• The Horton GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of the Life Without Limits Golf Classic annual fundraising event.
• Tarrytown Expocare PharmacyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor of the Life Without Limits Golf Classic.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of IllinoisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor of the Life Without Limits Golf Classic.
• Nobs TowingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Ball Drop Challenge at the Life Without Limits Golf Classic.
• Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)coreOthersPrimary funder of the ATEN (Assistive Technology Exchange Network) program that refurbishes and distributes computers to students with disabilities.
• National Cristina FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational nonprofit partner supporting ATEN program. Part of a nationwide effort to ensure technology access for people with disabilities.
• Chicago Department of Housing (DOH)coreOthersFunding partner for the Ramp Up home accessibility modification program.
• Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA)coreOthersFunding partner for the Ramp Up home accessibility modification program.
• UCP (United Cerebral Palsy National)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational parent organization affiliation providing programmatic support, advocacy resources, and brand association for disability services.
• Bitter Jester StudiosminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVideo production company that created promotional videos for UCP Seguin including the Specialized Foster Care video.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Easterseals: One of the largest U.S. nonprofit disability services organizations, providing housing, employment, assistive technology, and community-based programs. Highly comparable to UCP Seguin in service mix and federal/state funding model, though operating at national scale.
• The Arc of the United States: National federation advocating for and providing services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable in mission, residential services, employment support, and government-contract funding structure.

Broad incumbents

• United Cerebral Palsy (UCP National): National parent affiliate of UCP Seguin, providing direct services, advocacy, and assistive technology through a federation model. Comparable as the brand and programmatic umbrella for UCP Seguin's operations.
• Goodwill Industries International: Large nonprofit providing vocational rehabilitation, employment placement, and community services for people with disabilities and other barriers. Comparable in employment services, social enterprise model (retail), and government/donation funding mix.

Regional players

• AbilityFirst: California-based nonprofit providing residential, employment, and recreation services for people with disabilities. Comparable in CILA-equivalent group homes, community day services, and social recreation programming, though serving Southern California.
• Center for Disability Services (CFDS): Upstate New York nonprofit providing residential, clinical, employment, and assistive technology services for people with disabilities. Comparable in integrated service model, though operating in Albany region.
• MARC Inc: Greater Hartford-area nonprofit providing residential, day, and employment services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable in CILA-equivalent residential services and community employment focus.
• Jewish Child & Family Services (JCFS Chicago): Chicago-area social services nonprofit with disability services, foster care, and case management programs. Comparable in geography, child welfare/foster services for children with disabilities, and nonprofit funding model.

Emerging players

• Access Living: Chicago-based disability rights and independent living organization. Comparable in Illinois disability services focus and advocacy orientation, though focused on independent living rather than residential care.

Others

• National Cristina Foundation: National nonprofit supporting UCP Seguin's ATEN program by channeling donated technology. Comparable as enabling partner in assistive technology refurbishment and distribution ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Seguin-Services-Inc/24256474907
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/528380
• Instagraminstagram.com/ucpseguin
• TikToktiktok.com/@ucpseguin
• Xx.com/UCPSeguin

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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