Parents' Foundation

What Parents' Foundation does

Parents' Foundation for Transitional Living, Inc. is a Connecticut-licensed 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1992 that operates a non-clinical residential mental health living program for adults aged 18+ living with serious mental illness, including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, major depression, and anxiety. The organization delivers a continuum of three residential tiers from a single New Haven campus at 100 Broadway: a Residential Living Center (Group Home) licensed by Connecticut as a Mental Health Living Center with up to 15 residents in single or double bedrooms, a Supervised Apartment Program (SAP) of studio to three-bedroom units, and Independent Care (Off-Broadway) for residents in their own apartments, often on Howe Street. Layered on top is the Recovery & Enrichment Program (REP), founded in 2005, which delivers 30+ weekly activities and 150+ annual community outings spanning creative arts, wellness, life-skills, and cultural experiences, plus the Shauna Devlin Arts in Action memorial program (2022) and the Family Connection Circle virtual support group.

The business model is exclusively private-pay: monthly Residential Living Center fees range from $11,000 to $15,000 depending on room type, and the organization does not accept insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, or state or federal funding. Revenue is supplemented by charitable giving through events like The Great Give and corporate sponsorships of Arts in Action. Distribution is sales-led, driven by direct inquiry (phone and website form) and a professional referral network spanning psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment programs, therapists, psychiatrists, case managers, social workers, guardians, and families across Connecticut and nationally; a Trial Days program (10 AM–6 PM) functions as a low-commitment conversion mechanic. Technology is intentionally minimal — the model is relationship-based rather than platform-based, with a Wix website and Salesforce/Visualforce inquiry form supporting admissions rather than care delivery. The organization employs approximately 11–50 staff (around 22 named) led by Executive Director Tahnesha Bonner, and holds a Charity Navigator 97% rating, Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency, and ARTA membership.

Name

Parents' Foundation

Legal name

Parents' Foundation for Transitional Living, Inc.

Website

https://parentsfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Parents' Foundation for Transitional Living is a Connecticut-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides private-pay, non-clinical residential mental health living — including a 15-bed Group Home, supervised apartments, and independent care — for adults with serious mental illness.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Mental Health Living

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers (HLAFACAC)

Keywords

• Residential mental health living
• Supportive housing services
• Transitional living programs
• Mental health recovery programs
• Community-based mental health

Headquarters

HQ city

New Haven

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Private Pay Residential Living Fees: Parents' Foundation operates as a private pay organization. Residential Living Center fees range from $11,000-$15,000 depending on room type available. The organization does not receive state or federal funds, insurance reimbursement, or operate as a Medicaid or Medicare provider.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Parents' Foundation for Transitional Living provides non-clinical residential mental health living for adults aged 18+ with serious mental illness in New Haven, Connecticut. The organization operates three graduated residential tiers — a Group Home (Residential Living Center) licensed by Connecticut as a Mental Health Living Center for up to 15 residents, a Supervised Apartment Program offering studio to three-bedroom apartments with supervision, and an Independent Care option for residents in their own chosen apartments. These are complemented by the Recovery & Enrichment Program (REP), the Shauna Devlin Arts in Action program, and the Family Connection Circle virtual support group. Residential Living Center fees range from $11,000–$15,000 per month on a private-pay basis (no insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare accepted).

Product overview

Parents' Foundation for Transitional Living provides non-clinical residential mental health living for adults with serious mental illness. The organization operates three distinct residential programs: the Residential Living Center (Group Home) offering structured group living for up to 15 residents, the Supervised Apartment Program (SAP) providing studio to three-bedroom apartments with graduated independence, and Independent Care (Off-Broadway) for residents in their own chosen apartments. These core residential offerings are supported by the Recovery & Enrichment Program (REP), founded in 2005, which provides over 30 weekly activities and 150+ annual community outings encompassing creative arts, wellness groups, educational workshops, and life skills development. Additional programming includes the Shauna Devlin Arts in Action memorial fund supporting art and cultural experiences, and the Family Connection Circle virtual support group for families. Together, these programs provide a continuum of care from transitional living to long-term independence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Shauna Devlin Arts in Action: Arts program memorial fund supporting art programming, cultural events, and the in-house art center at Parents' Foundation.
• Recovery and Enrichment Program (REP)

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% reduction in hospitalizations
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, support and minor.

• Danielle Buchanan, LCSWcoreOthersLicensed Clinical Social Worker providing therapy services. Partner in supporting residents' mental health treatment and recovery journey.
• AFC Urgent CarecoreOthersNon-emergency medical care provider offering accessible healthcare services for residents when needed.
• Julia Kowal Morrison, MOT, OTR/LcoreOthersOccupational Therapist providing services that help residents develop daily living and self-care skills.
• Jerard BullocksupportOthersTransportation support partner assisting residents with transportation needs to appointments and activities.
• Brianne Brathwaite, MS RDNcoreOthersRegistered Dietitian providing nutritional guidance and meal planning support for resident wellness.
• Art PeoplecoreOthersArt therapy partner providing creative expression programming that builds confidence and connection.
• BJ LennonsupportOthersFitness trainer providing health and wellness programming that supports physical and mental well-being.
• Joe Silvia, MSWcoreOthersCommunity Medical Liaison helping coordinate healthcare services and ensure continuity of care for residents.
• Beacon PrescriptionscoreOthersPharmacy partner ensuring reliable medication management and prescription services for residents.
• Canal CrossingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerArts In Action Art Show sponsor for 2023 and 2024, supporting creative programming for residents.
• TrinityPoint WealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerArts In Action Art Show 2023 sponsor supporting arts programming.
• Coastal Bridge AdvisorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerArts In Action Art Show 2024 sponsor.
• East Street ArtsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerArts In Action Art Show 2024 sponsor supporting local arts community engagement.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Mental Health Association of Connecticut: Connecticut-focused mental health nonprofit operating supportive housing, case management, and advocacy programs. Shares geographic overlap with PFTL and comparable SMI residential mission.

Direct peers

• Fountain House: New York-based clubhouse and supported housing model for adults with serious mental illness. Comparable population, mission, and emphasis on community integration, though centered on a clubhouse rather than residential group-living model.
• Gould Farm: Residential therapeutic community in Monterey, MA serving adults with serious mental illness through structured work, community living, and recovery programming. Closest analog to PFTL in mission, model, and population served.
• The Bridge: Nonprofit providing recovery housing and supported residential services for adults with mental illness and co-occurring disorders in Michigan. Similar residential mission and recovery-oriented model.
• Skyland Trail: Atlanta-based residential mental health treatment organization for adults with mood, anxiety, and psychotic disorders, with continuum-of-care levels similar to PFTL's Group Home → Independent Care pathway.

Broad incumbents

• Rogers Behavioral Health: Multi-site behavioral health system with residential treatment programs for adults with mental health and co-occurring conditions. Comparable in serving adults with serious mental illness via residential settings, but operates at significantly larger scale and clinical intensity.
• McLean Hospital: Harvard-affiliated psychiatric hospital offering residential and partial-hospitalization programs for adults with serious mental illness. Overlaps with PFTL on residential care for SMI but operates as a clinically licensed acute-care institution.
• Thresholds: Large Chicago-area nonprofit providing residential, outpatient, and recovery services for adults with mental illness. Comparable population and recovery focus, but operates at much greater scale across multiple program types.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=61552823185144
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/parents-foundation-for-transitional-living
• Instagraminstagram.com/parentsfoundation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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