LifeScene

What LifeScene does

LifeScene (legal name: LifeScene Family and Children's Service) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization founded in 1885 and headquartered in Lynn, Massachusetts, with a secondary office in Chelsea. The organization delivers free, confidential programs to vulnerable youth and families across eight communities north of Boston (Lynn, Chelsea, Charlestown, Cape Ann, East Boston, Revere, Salem, Winthrop), serving more than 5,000 individuals per year. Service delivery is performed by licensed clinicians and case managers through five core programs: The Family Resource Center (parenting education, support groups, developmental screenings), Family Alliance (DCF-referred family stabilization with home visits), Young Parent Support (in-home case management for parents up to age 23 in Chelsea and Revere), Project Success (paid youth workforce development at $15/hour for ages 14-22), and the Shannon Community Safety Initiative (city-wide inter-agency violence prevention for ages 14-24, where LifeScene acts as fiscal manager).

LifeScene does not operate proprietary technology. Programs are built on licensed, evidence-based curricula including Parenting Journey, Incredible Years, ASQ-3, ASQ-SE, Making Proud Choices, VOICES, and the Signal Success workforce development framework, delivered through center-based programming, in-home visits, community partner locations (schools, shelters, Head Start, public housing), and Zoom-based virtual classes. Multilingual delivery is provided in English, Spanish, and Khmer.

The organization is funded through individual donations, corporate sponsors, family and community foundation grants (Cummings Foundation, United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley, Eastern Bank, Lynn Cultural Council, Alfred E. Chase Foundation, McCarthy Family Foundation), and government contracts including DCF referrals. All services are provided at no cost to participants. The go-to-market motion is community-led: LifeScene reaches participants through DCF referrals, school partnerships, law-enforcement collaborations, word-of-mouth, and community events. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

LifeScene

Legal name

LifeScene Family and Children's Service

Website

https://lifescene.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1885

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGADAO

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

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

Keywords

• Family social services
• Youth workforce development
• Parenting education programs
• Community-based case management
• Violence prevention services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lynn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Philanthropy: LifeScene is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization funded primarily through donations from individuals, businesses, family foundations, and community partners. The organization states that all programs are provided free of charge to participants thanks to philanthropic support.
2. Foundation and Corporate Grants: LifeScene receives support from foundations including Cummings Foundation, United Way, Eastern Bank, and various other grant-making organizations that provide programmatic funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

LifeScene is a nonprofit social services agency that delivers free, confidential, evidence-based programs to youth and families across Greater Lynn and surrounding Massachusetts communities. Its core offerings include parenting education and support groups, developmental screenings, licensed clinical family stabilization for DCF-referred families, in-home case management for young parents, paid workforce development for youth, and a city-wide inter-agency violence prevention initiative. All services are provided at no cost to participants in English and Spanish, funded by donations and grants.

Product overview

LifeScene is a nonprofit social services agency offering free, confidential programs and services to strengthen life skills for youth, parents, and families. The organization operates five core service programs: The Family Resource Center (parenting education, support groups, developmental screenings), Family Alliance (DCF-referred family stabilization), Young Parent Support (in-home case management for young parents up to age 23), Project Success (paid workforce development for youth ages 14-22), and the Shannon Community Safety Initiative (violence prevention for youth ages 14-24). All services are provided at no cost to participants and are available in multiple languages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Family Resource Center A two-generational program at LifeScene providing parenting education, early childhood activities, support groups, developmental screenings, referrals, and service linkages for families with young children, with classes in English and Spanish and free childcare provided. Includes Parenting Journey Classes, New Moms Support Group, Incredible Years Classes, and Latino Mothers Support Group.
• Family Alliance Family stabilization program delivered by licensed clinicians and case managers for families with open cases with the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families. Includes home visits up to three times per week, goal setting, treatment planning, and counseling, with services available in English and Spanish.
• Young Parent Support Home-based case management program for pregnant and parenting young adults up to age 23 in Chelsea and Revere. Services include weekly or bi-weekly home visits, housing support, food stability assistance, employment search support, domestic violence support, parenting education, developmental screenings, and legal advocacy.
• Project Success Paid 16-week (school year) or 8-week (summer) workforce development program for youth ages 14-22. Offers career exploration, job readiness workshops, service learning, civic engagement projects, sex education, and paid externships, with participants paid $15 per hour.
• Shannon Community Safety Initiative City-wide inter-agency violence prevention partnership serving Lynn youth ages 14-24 with outreach, case management, youth leadership training, and employment opportunities. LifeScene acts as fiscal manager and provides programmatic oversight, partnering with Catholic Charities, Lynn Police Department, LYSOA, the City of Lynn Department of Parks and Recreation, and other local organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,000+ individuals served each year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• RAW Art WorksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth arts organization in Lynn that provides art therapy programming. RAW and LifeScene serve overlapping youth populations with complementary services.
• LYSOA (Lynn Youth Street Outreach Advocacy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLYSOA provides advocacy and outreach services to high-risk youth. They partner with LifeScene on the Shannon Community Safety Initiative to provide case management, mentoring, and community service opportunities.
• The Haven ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Haven Project addresses homelessness among unaccompanied young adults ages 17-24. Partners with LifeScene to serve overlapping youth populations.
• Catholic CharitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic Charities North provides case management support and Youth Works hiSET programming as part of the Shannon Community Safety Initiative collaborative.
• City of Lynn Department of Parks and RecreationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManages the Lynn Drop-in center offering recreational activities as part of the Shannon Community Safety Initiative serving Lynn youth ages 14-24.
• Lynn Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides in-school safety resources and collaborates on the Shannon Community Safety Initiative, a city-wide inter-agency violence prevention partnership.
• Northshore Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner participating in the Shannon Safety Committee collaborative violence prevention effort.
• The Food ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth program in Lynn that provides externship opportunities for LifeScene's Project Success participants.
• Lynn TVminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal television station that hosts externship opportunities for Project Success participants.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Boys & Girls Club of Lynn: Long-standing Lynn youth services nonprofit offering after-school programs, teen leadership, and workforce development. Operates in the same geography serving overlapping Lynn youth and family populations.
• The Food Project: Lynn and Boston-based youth development nonprofit operating paid workforce programs in sustainable agriculture. Hosts externships for LifeScene's Project Success participants and serves the same Lynn youth demographic with paid job-readiness programming.
• The Haven Project: Massachusetts nonprofit addressing youth and young adult homelessness (ages 17-24). Listed as a LifeScene partner serving overlapping youth populations with complementary case management and housing support.
• RAW Art Works: Lynn-based youth arts and therapy nonprofit serving overlapping Lynn youth populations with LifeScene. Listed as a strategic partner providing complementary art therapy programming to at-risk youth in the same community.
• Roca Inc. Chelsea, MA-based nonprofit serving high-risk youth in Lynn and Boston through workforce development, violence prevention, and case management. Co-featured with LifeScene on WBUR Radio Boston discussing Lynn youth outreach, indicating directly comparable mission and population.
• LYSOA (Lynn Youth Street Outreach Advocacy): Lynn-based youth advocacy and outreach nonprofit partnering with LifeScene on the Shannon Community Safety Initiative. Delivers street outreach, mentoring, and case management to high-risk Lynn youth ages 14-24, the same population LifeScene serves.
• Catholic Charities North: Regional Catholic Charities affiliate providing case management and Youth Works hiSET programming in Lynn as part of the Shannon Community Safety Initiative alongside LifeScene. Directly comparable multi-service family/youth nonprofit operating in the same geography.

Broad incumbents

• Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) Boston: Greater Boston workforce development and refugee resettlement nonprofit offering job-readiness, training, and career services. Comparable workforce-development programming to LifeScene's Project Success at broader regional scale.

Regional players

• Lynn Shelter Association: Lynn-based emergency shelter and homelessness services organization serving overlapping vulnerable populations in the same community. Comparable case management and referral services for families experiencing housing instability.

Emerging players

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts: Eastern MA affiliate of national youth mentoring nonprofit serving children and youth across Greater Boston and North Shore. Comparable youth development mission focused on mentoring and life-skill building for at-risk youth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/lifescenelynn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lifescene
• Instagraminstagram.com/lifescenelynn
• Pinterestpinterest.com/lifescenelynn

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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