Alma Family Services

What Alma Family Services does

Alma Family Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1975 and headquartered in Monterey Park, California, that delivers community-based, multilingual, and multicultural social services across Los Angeles and Riverside Counties. The organization operates 14+ physical locations and serves 18,000+ individuals annually, providing a comprehensive portfolio that spans inclusive behavioral health (individual, group, and family therapy; psychiatric medication support), intellectual and developmental disability services, youth development and gang reduction programming (GRYD, YPO, YDD, L.E.A.D.), substance abuse prevention, an inclusive preschool using the High Scope curriculum, senior support, and a specialized indoor aquatics facility built for children and adults with special needs.

The organization is funded primarily through government contracts and grants — chiefly with Los Angeles County departments (Mental Health, Public Health, Children & Family Services, Youth Development, Health Services, Probation), the City of Los Angeles (GRYD), three regional centers (San Gabriel/Pomona, Eastern LA, South Central LA), Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health, California State Department of Education, First 5 LA, and the Mental Health Services Act — supplemented by donations and charitable contributions. Services are delivered at no cost to eligible clients and accessed via referrals from county departments, regional centers, schools, and community organizations.

Underlying technology is minimal: a Squarespace-hosted website with the UserWay accessibility widget for WCAG 2.1 compliance. No proprietary software, APIs, SDKs, or mobile applications are disclosed. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and led by President/CEO Maria de Lourdes Caracoza, with an executive team including COO Diego H. Rodrigues and CFO Reinaldo "Wally" Racela. Alma was recognized as a 2024 California Nonprofit of the Year by Assemblymember Lisa Calderon of the 56th District.

Name

Alma Family Services

Legal name

Alma Family Services

Website

https://almafamilyservices.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Alma Family Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1975 that delivers multilingual behavioral health, developmental disability, youth diversion, and family support services across 14+ locations in Los Angeles and Riverside Counties, funded primarily by LA County government contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Behavioral Health & Social Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (624110), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI), Family Advocacy, Parent Training & Support Services (EDAJAKAK)

Keywords

• Behavioral health services
• Community mental health
• Developmental disability services
• Youth development programs
• Early childhood education

Headquarters

HQ city

Monterey Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts - Los Angeles County: Primary revenue from contracts with LAC Department of Mental Health, Department of Public Health, Department of Children and Family Services, Department of Youth Development, and Department of Health Services. Services are provided at no cost to eligible clients.
2. Regional Center Funding: Funding from San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center, Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center, and South Central Los Angeles Regional Center for developmental disability services.
3. State and Federal Grants: Funded by California State Department of Education (for preschool), First 5 LA, Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), and other governmental sources.
4. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and donor-advised fund contributions to support underfunded programs and urgent support services for low-income youth, adults, and families.
5. Riverside County Funding: Contract with Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health for services in Riverside County through JUSD Partnership.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Alma Family Services is a California nonprofit founded in 1975 that provides free, community-based, multilingual, and multicultural services to families and individuals with special needs. Core offerings span behavioral health counseling, developmental disability support, youth development, preschool/early childhood education, and aquatics programming, delivered across 14+ locations in Los Angeles and Riverside Counties.

Product overview

Alma Family Services is a nonprofit social services organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of community-based mental health, developmental disabilities, youth development, and family support programs across Southern California. The organization operates through multiple distinct service lines including: Inclusive Behavioral Health (covering child, youth, adult, and senior populations), Intellectual & Developmental Special Needs services, an Aquatics Center with specialized programs for individuals with disabilities, an Inclusive Preschool, Youth Development programs (including gang reduction and diversion services), Substance Abuse prevention and intervention, Integrated Care Program (ICP/ISM), Prevention and Aftercare Services, Family & Peer Support, and Psychiatric Assessment & Medication Support. Services are provided in multiple languages and locations throughout Los Angeles County and Riverside County, with a focus on multicultural, multigenerational care for families and individuals coping with emotional difficulties, substance abuse, and developmental challenges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Alma Preschool: Inclusive preschool program for children including those with special needs, with a High Scope curriculum emphasizing learning through play.
• Aquatics Center
• Girls Today Women Tomorrow
• Full Service Partnership Program

Products and services

• Behavioral Health Services Community-based mental health counseling, therapy, and clinical behavioral health services delivered in Spanish and English to children, adults, and families across Los Angeles and Riverside Counties. Funded primarily through contracts with the LA County Department of Mental Health and other public payers.
• Developmental Disabilities Services Programs supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, including case management, skill-building, and family supports, funded through Regional Centers and delivered across multiple locations in Southern California.
• Youth Development Programs After-school and enrichment programs for school-age youth, designed to support academic, social, and leadership development for children from underserved communities.
• Preschool and Early Childhood Education State-funded and tuition-supported preschool programs providing early childhood education to young children in low-income and minority communities across Los Angeles County.
• Aquatics and Swim Programs Swim lessons, aquatic recreation, and adaptive aquatics programming delivered at on-site pool facilities, including specialized instruction for individuals with disabilities.
• Family Support Services Family-focused case management, parenting support, and referrals for families connected to LA County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) and Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Los Angeles County (LAC) Department of Mental HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary government partner providing mental health funding and oversight. Alma delivers comprehensive mental health services under DMH contracts including ICP, PEI, and various outpatient programs.
• Los Angeles County Department of Public HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for public health initiatives including vaccination clinics and health education programs.
• Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunded by DCFS for Prevention and Aftercare Services, child abuse prevention programs, and wraparound services for families involved with child welfare.
• Los Angeles County Department of Youth DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Youth Diversion & Development services in El Monte, South El Monte, Pico Rivera, City of Industry, Rosemead, and East LA.
• Los Angeles County Department of Health ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner for integrated healthcare services and the Wellness Center at Historic General Hospital.
• Los Angeles County Probation DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Youth Pathway to Opportunities (YPO) program and juvenile justice prevention services.
• San Gabriel/Pomona Regional CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunded by SG/PRC for Community Integration Program, Parent Mentor Initiative, and Project HOPE for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Eastern Los Angeles Regional CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional center funding for community integration and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• South Central Los Angeles Regional CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional center funding for developmental disability services in South LA area.
• City of Los Angeles Mayor's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric partnership through GRYD (Gang Reduction Youth Development) program initiated by the Mayor's Office to reduce crime rates and gang membership.
• Garfield Health CentersecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner for vaccination clinics in East LA, co-hosting community health events.
• National Council on AgingsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for vaccination clinics and senior wellness programs.
• The Wellness Center at Historic General HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlma is a founding partner of The Wellness Center at Historic General Hospital, leading the Innovation 2 program. Alma celebrated the 9th anniversary of this collaborative wellness center.
• California State Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary funder of Alma's Inclusive Preschool program providing early childhood education.
• First 5 LAsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly childhood development funding partner.
• AltaMed Senior Buena CaresecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for AltaMed Senior Buena Care Aquatic Program providing aquatic exercise for seniors.
• Riverside University Health System - Behavioral HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary partner for Riverside County mental health services through JUSD Partnership in Jurupa Valley.
• El Monte Police DepartmentsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner with LA County YDD for Youth Diversion & Development services in lieu of arrest or citation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pacific Clinics: One of the largest California behavioral health nonprofits, providing outpatient mental health, wraparound, FSP, and developmental services across multiple counties under similar county contracts. Competes head-to-head with Alma for LA County mental-health RFPs.
• Special Service for Groups (SSG): LA-area nonprofit providing behavioral health, DD, and community-based services to underserved populations including Asian American and Latino communities. Direct overlap in regional-center vendorization and outpatient mental health contracts.
• Five Acres: LA County nonprofit serving children and families through residential, adoption, mental health, and wraparound programs. Competes for the same DCFS and Probation Department contracts Alma relies on.
• Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services: LA-based nonprofit providing mental health, suicide prevention, and substance abuse services funded through county contracts and donations. Direct overlap in multicultural outpatient behavioral health and youth mental health service lines.
• Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services: LA-based nonprofit providing mental health, residential, education, and community-based services to children and families. Comparable funding model (county contracts, donations) and overlapping core programs such as FSP and outpatient therapy.
• Hathaway-Sycamores Child & Family Services: LA County-based nonprofit providing mental health, child welfare, and family services funded through similar LAC DMH/DCFS contracts. Direct overlap in wraparound, FSP, and outpatient behavioral health programs serving similar multilingual populations.
• Penny Lane Centers: LA-based nonprofit providing foster care, wraparound, transitional housing, mental health, and DD services to children and families. Competes for many of the same DCFS and Probation Department contracts and programs.
• Bienvenidos Community Health Alliance: East LA / Southern California nonprofit focused on culturally and linguistically competent services for Latino and other underserved families. Near-direct competitor for the same Spanish-speaking client base and county-funded programs.
• Children's Bureau of Southern California: LA-based nonprofit delivering mental health, child welfare prevention, and family support services under county contracts. Overlaps directly with Alma's Prevention & Aftercare Services and family-strengthening programs.

Regional players

• Child & Family Center (Santa Clarita): Nonprofit behavioral health provider in Northern LA County serving children, youth, and families through county mental-health contracts. Comparable service mix and funding model but operates in a different sub-region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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