Berhe Group

What Berhe Group does

The Berhe Group is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public benefit corporation (legal entity: Berhe Group Home, Inc., EIN 33-0495177) that has operated since October 1989, providing therapeutic residential care for at-risk boys and young men. It runs five licensed residential facilities in the Fontana and San Bernardino area of California's Inland Empire, serving youth ages 6-17 and non-minor dependents ages 18-21 placed primarily through San Bernardino County and Riverside County placing agencies, social workers, and probation departments. The organization delivers an eight-pillar care model spanning medical, psychiatric, and dental services; individual, group, and family therapy; education and tutoring; independent living skills; behavior and anger management; trauma-informed care; and family reunification support, with 24/7 staffing across all homes and crisis intervention available through a county DBH access line.

Core clinical capability is anchored in two active Medi-Cal-certified mental health contracts delivered through five licensed clinics under the Integrated Core Practice Model, providing assessment, intensive care coordination, intensive home-based services, crisis intervention, and medication support. The proprietary technology layer is modest: an evidence-based Resident Improvement Program for outcome tracking, a Point System and 16-skill social skills curriculum, a 2025-2026 Resident Wellness Policy covering USDA nutrition and 60+ minutes of daily physical activity, and a third-party Garland AI chatbot on the website for donor and placement inquiries. The organization holds California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing across all five facilities and is COPPA, CCPA, and PCI-DSS compliant (donations processed via Stripe).

The business model is a nonprofit hybrid of contracted government/Medi-Cal revenue and charitable contributions, with no direct client fees. Placement revenue flows through county contracts and Medi-Cal mental health contracts, while donations are solicited through a tiered recurring-gift program (Founding Circle $10K+/year, Community Champions $1K-$9,999, Hope Builders $100-$999, Monthly Guardians $25-$1,000/month). Go-to-market is sales-led via county referrals rather than direct-to-family marketing, supported by 21+ community partners (including the NFL Players Association, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, San Bernardino County Sheriff/DA/Superintendent of Schools, and CSUSB School of Social Work) that double as referral sources, volunteer pipelines, and donor feeders. The organization is family-controlled and governed, with 65 team members and a leadership team anchored by co-founder Judy Berhe (CFO), Tamerat Berhe (CEO/Chief Legal Counsel), and Natnael Berhe (Co-CEO).

Name

Berhe Group

Legal name

Berhe Group Home, Inc.

Website

https://theberhegroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Berhe Group is a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating five licensed therapeutic residential homes for at-risk boys and young men ages 6-21, delivering trauma-informed care and Medi-Cal mental health services across San Bernardino and Riverside Counties since 1989.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Therapeutic Residential Care

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (62142)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services) (HLAFACAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Outpatient Mental Health & Counseling Clinics (HLAFABAC)

Keywords

• Therapeutic residential care
• Youth mental health services
• Trauma-informed care
• Medi-Cal certified services
• Foster care placement

Headquarters

HQ city

San Bernardino

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medi-Cal Mental Health Contracts: Revenue from two active mental health contracts with five licensed clinics providing Medi-Cal certified mental health services including assessment, therapeutic services, intensive care coordination, intensive home-based services, crisis intervention, and medication support
2. Charitable Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations supporting the nonprofit mission. Multiple giving tiers: Founding Circle ($10,000+ annually), Community Champions ($1,000-$9,999), Hope Builders ($100-$999), and Monthly Guardians (recurring monthly gifts)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Berhe Group operates five licensed 24/7 residential facilities in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties providing trauma-informed therapeutic care for at-risk boys ages 6-17 and non-minor dependents ages 18-21. Core services include Medi-Cal certified mental health services (assessment, therapy, intensive care coordination, crisis intervention, medication support), individual/group/family therapy, education, life skills training, behavior management, and family reunification. Programs are funded through Medi-Cal contracts and charitable donations, with placements made via county placing agencies, social workers, and probation departments.

Product overview

The Berhe Group operates as a single unified therapeutic residential care service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The organization provides comprehensive residential care through its five licensed homes, delivering eight core service pillars including medical/psychiatric/dental care, therapy, education, trauma-informed care, independent living skills, and family reunification. The Medi-Cal Certified Mental Health Program operates across all five clinics, while the Evidence-Based Resident Improvement Program tracks outcomes. The Resident Wellness Program ensures holistic care. Services are delivered at five facilities in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, serving boys ages 6-17 and non-minor dependents ages 18-21.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Core Services Program Comprehensive therapeutic residential care program offering eight pillars of care including medical/psychiatric/dental services, individual/group/family therapy, education and tutoring, trauma-informed care, 24-hour residential care, independent living skills, behavior/anger management, and family reunification services for boys ages 6-17 and non-minor dependents ages 18-21.
• Medi-Cal Certified Mental Health Program Mental health services program with two active contracts and five licensed clinics providing Medi-Cal certified services including assessment, therapeutic services, intensive care coordination, intensive home-based services, crisis intervention, and medication support through the Integrated Core Practice Model.
• Resident Wellness Program Holistic well-being program covering nutrition meeting USDA standards, at least 60 minutes of daily structured physical activity, emotional support through on-site counseling, wellness programs, and social-emotional learning, with oversight from a dedicated wellness committee.
• Evidence-Based Resident Improvement Program Outcome-tracking program that demonstrates positive impact through measurable results, ensuring continued programmatic sustainability for the organization's therapeutic residential services.
• Five Licensed Residential Homes Five 24/7 licensed residential facilities (McKinley, Chantry, Hawthorne, Mango, Pennsylvania) in the Fontana and San Bernardino area, serving youth placed from across California, with capacity ranging from 6 beds per facility.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35+ years of continuous operation and service delivery since 1989
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NFL Players AssociationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner supporting resident outings and youth programs. Provides resources and invests in the futures of young men in care.
• San Manuel Band of Mission IndianscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner providing financial and resource support for resident programs and activities.
• Spectrum VolunTeam CommitteeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVolunteer and community support through Spectrum's corporate giving program.
• DoubleTree by Hilton CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHospitality partner providing support for community events and outings.
• Stater Bros. CharitiescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHarvesting Hope Grant program supporting food and nutrition resources for residents.
• University of RedlandscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership supporting academic programs and potentially providing student volunteers or educational resources.
• San Bernardino County Superintendent of SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty education authority partnership for coordinating resident educational needs and school collaborations.
• San Bernardino County Sheriff's DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw enforcement partnership supporting community safety and youth programs.
• San Bernardino County District Attorney's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty DA partnership supporting justice-involved youth and community programs.
• California Highway Patrol Inland DivisionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHP partnership supporting youth programs and community engagement.
• Riverside County Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFire department partnership supporting community safety education and programs.
• CSUSB School of Social WorkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalifornia State University San Bernardino partnership providing clinical supervision, student internships, and professional development in social work.
• Calicinto RanchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRanch partnership providing outdoor and experiential learning opportunities for residents.
• The Bridge Church of the NazareneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFaith-based community partner supporting spiritual development and community programs. Starfish Ministries affiliation.
• Hillside Christian ChurchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFaith-based community partner with Starfish Ministries supporting residents.
• New Hope Missionary Baptist ChurchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFaith-based partner with Children's, Youth & Young Adult Ministry supporting community programs.
• 16th Street Seventh Day Adventist ChurchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFaith-based community partner supporting youth programs.
• Abundant Life Family ChurchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFaith-based community partner supporting family and youth programs.
• Black Voice NewsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner providing community visibility and news coverage.
• Lion Share Sports GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports-focused community partner supporting athletics and youth development programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Olive Crest: California-based nonprofit providing residential, mental health, and educational services to at-risk children and youth, including boys placed by county agencies. Strongly comparable in mission, funding model (Medi-Cal + donations), and county-referral-driven placement intake across Southern California.
• Penny Lane Centers: California nonprofit serving youth and families through residential, mental health, and wraparound services, heavily reliant on county placing agency referrals and Medi-Cal funding. Highly comparable geography, funding mix, and target population mix.
• Arrow Child & Family Ministries: Texas-based nonprofit providing residential care, foster care, and mental health services for children and youth referred through state placing agencies. Comparable in residential mental health model, evidence-based interventions, and government-referred intake.
• San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center: California nonprofit providing outpatient mental health, residential, and intensive services for youth and families funded in part by Medi-Cal and county contracts. Comparable in Southern California geography and Medi-Cal outpatient mental health contracting approach.
• Maryville Academy: Illinois-based nonprofit operating residential treatment, group homes, and mental health programs for at-risk youth, including specialized trauma programming. Comparable in residential behavioral health services and youth-focused trauma-informed care model.

Emerging players

• Childhelp: National nonprofit providing residential treatment, foster care, and trauma-informed services for abused and neglected children, including specialized programming. Comparable in residential care for at-risk youth though with a national scope and broader demographic focus.

Regional players

• Crittenton Services for Children and Families: Southern California nonprofit providing residential, mental health, and wraparound services for at-risk youth, with county and Medi-Cal funding. Comparable in clinical model and regional placement referral patterns though focused on a different county catchment.

Broad incumbents

• Boys Town: National nonprofit operating residential and family-based programs for at-risk youth using a structured teaching model. Highly comparable in mission and trauma-informed residential care, though far larger and geographically diversified; useful benchmark for scaling the Berhe model.
• KVC Health Systems: Nonprofit child welfare and behavioral health organization operating residential treatment, foster care, and in-home services across multiple states with significant Medi-Cal-style public funding. Comparable in operating model (residential + outpatient mental health) and government contracting approach.
• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: One of the largest U.S. nonprofits providing residential behavioral health services for children and adolescents, including Medi-Cal-reimbursable programs. Directly comparable in clinical model (evidence-based, trauma-informed) but operates at much greater scale across multiple states.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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