NCS Youth Home

Name

NCS Youth Home

Legal name

Norman C. Sleezer Youth Home

Website

https://sleezeryouthhome.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Treatment Services for Adolescents

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFACAL

Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

SECONDARYEDAJABAI

Therapeutic/Behavioral & Residential Treatment K–12 Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

Keywords

• Residential treatment services
• Qualified residential treatment program
• Trauma-informed care
• Youth group home
• Aftercare support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Freeport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Contract Revenue (DCFS): Revenue from contracts with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) for residential treatment services. These government-funded placements constitute the primary revenue stream for the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
2. Juvenile Justice System Referrals: Revenue from juvenile probation department placements for adolescent girls involved with the juvenile justice system who require structured residential treatment.
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Financial gifts from individuals, businesses, and community organizations supporting therapeutic services, daily care, education support, and aftercare programs. The organization utilizes Zeffy for online donation processing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

NCS Youth Home provides Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) services for adolescent girls ages 12-18, offering 24/7 therapeutic residential care, individual and group counseling, on-site accredited education, and a structured six-month aftercare program following discharge. Placements are made exclusively through referring agencies such as Illinois DCFS, juvenile probation, schools, and mental health agencies; the program does not accept walk-ins or private-pay residents.

Product overview

Norman C. Sleezer Youth Home operates as a Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) providing integrated residential treatment services exclusively for adolescent girls ages 12-18 who have experienced trauma. The program combines six interconnected services: Residential Treatment (24/7 therapeutic care), Therapeutic Services (individual, group, and family therapy), Aftercare Program (six-month post-discharge support), Education Support (academic coordination and credit recovery), Family Involvement (therapy and visitation), and Admissions & Referrals (agency-based intake). The program is licensed by Illinois DCFS and accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), serving youth referred from child welfare and juvenile justice systems across Illinois.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) 24/7 residential treatment program for adolescent girls ages 12-18 placed by Illinois DCFS, juvenile probation, schools, or mental health agencies. Delivers licensed clinical therapy, structured daily programming, and on-site accredited education in a single residential setting in Freeport, Illinois. Does not accept walk-ins or private-pay residents.
• Individual and Group Therapy Services Licensed clinical therapy delivered to residents using evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Provided by master's-level clinical staff to adolescent girls in the QRTP.
• On-Site Accredited Education (Northern Illinois Academy) Accredited K-12 educational program operated on-site at the Freeport, Illinois residential facility, allowing residents to continue their schooling without interruption while in placement. Delivered by credentialed teaching staff in coordination with the residential treatment program.
• Six-Month Aftercare Program Structured post-discharge aftercare program extending up to six months following a resident's exit from the QRTP. Supports continuity of clinical care and stable reintegration for adolescent girls after residential placement.
• 24/7 On-Site Nursing and Medical Support Round-the-clock on-site nursing coverage provided by registered nurses, supporting medication management, health monitoring, and medical needs of adolescent residents in the QRTP.
• Admissions and Referral Coordination Centralized intake and referral coordination service managed by the Intake and Care Coordinator, accepting and processing referrals exclusively from Illinois DCFS, juvenile probation departments, school districts, and mental health agencies for placement of adolescent girls.

Quantifiable outcome

• Youth complete a six-month aftercare program post-discharge providing sustained support during transition
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Illinois DCFScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIllinois Department of Children and Family Services is the primary referral and funding partner, placing adolescent girls in need of residential treatment. DCFS caseworkers coordinate with the organization throughout the treatment process including admission, progress monitoring, and discharge planning.
• Juvenile ProbationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJuvenile probation departments refer adolescent girls involved with the justice system who require structured therapeutic residential care. Probation officers participate in treatment planning and coordinate with clinical staff regarding case progress and transition planning.
• Freeport School District #145coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Freeport School District #145 provides educational services including on-campus instruction, enrollment in public schools, GED preparation, credit recovery, and special education coordination. Educational plans are developed collaboratively to meet legal requirements and honor existing IEPs.
• YMCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal YMCA utilized as a community resource for physical activity and recreation programs, supporting the organization's trauma-informed approach to wellness through movement and structured exercise activities.
• Local Parks and RecreationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity parks and outdoor recreation areas utilized for physical activity, outdoor play, and recreational programming that supports emotional regulation and physical wellness for resident adolescent girls.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Boys Town: National nonprofit operating residential treatment, family services, and community programs for at-risk youth — broader geographic footprint and larger scale, but overlapping in QRTP-equivalent residential care and trauma-informed clinical practice.
• Lutheran Social Services of Illinois: Illinois-wide social services nonprofit offering child welfare, residential, and behavioral health programs — comparable in Illinois DCFS contracting and trauma-informed youth services, though operating across a broader service portfolio.
• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: National nonprofit operating residential treatment and behavioral health programs across multiple states — comparable in QRTP-level residential care, evidence-based clinical modalities, and accreditation-driven quality standards, though at significantly greater scale.

Direct peers

• UCAN (Uhlich Children's Advantage Network): Chicago nonprofit delivering residential treatment, therapeutic day school, and youth development programs for DCFS-involved youth — comparable in residential trauma treatment, educational integration, and Illinois public-sector contracting model.
• Lawrence Hall: Chicago-based nonprofit providing residential treatment, therapeutic day school, and community-based services for youth involved with DCFS and juvenile justice — closely aligned in population (trauma-affected adolescents), service mix, and Illinois referral ecosystem.
• Allendale Association: Illinois-based nonprofit providing residential treatment, special education, and clinical services for youth with emotional and behavioral challenges — directly comparable in QRTP-style residential care, trauma-informed clinical model, and DCFS-funded referral pathways.
• Maryville Academy: Chicago-area nonprofit serving children and families through residential treatment, foster care, and behavioral health programs — comparable in Illinois DCFS contracting, residential youth care, and trauma-focused clinical delivery.

Regional players

• Grafton Integrated Health Network: Virginia-based nonprofit providing residential treatment, behavioral health, and special education for youth with trauma and behavioral needs — comparable in integrated residential + clinical + educational model, though serving a different state geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

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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