Youth Development

Name

Youth Development

Legal name

Youth Development Inc.

Website

https://ydinm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth & Family Social Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (6244), Educational Support Services (611710), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Early Head Start & Publicly Funded Infant/Toddler Programs (EDACAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family Coaching, Parent-Mediated & Home Visiting EI Services (EDACAFAJ), Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth) (EDAAAOAD), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

Keywords

• Early childhood education
• Youth workforce development
• Crisis intervention services
• Head Start programs
• Family support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Albuquerque

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Contracts: YDI operates primarily through federal and state government grants and contracts, including Office of Head Start (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services), CYFD (Children, Youth and Families Department), WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), City of Albuquerque, and New Mexico state funding. Services are provided free to eligible participants.
2. Private Donations: YDI accepts charitable donations as a 501c3 nonprofit organization, eligible for tax-deductible contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Youth Development Inc. (YDI) is a New Mexico-based 501c3 nonprofit that provides free early childhood education (Head Start/Early Head Start), youth workforce development and adult education, and crisis intervention/behavioral health services to low-income children, youth, and families across 17 counties. It operates 24 Head Start centers, co-locates staff at America's Job Centers, runs residential shelters and transitional housing, and delivers home visiting programs through three divisions: Early Childhood Education & Family Development; Education, Employment & Training; and Prevention, Intervention & Behavioral Health.

Product overview

Youth Development Inc. (YDI) is a nonprofit organization operating as a multi-service provider with three primary program divisions: Early Childhood Education & Family Development, Education Employment & Training, and Prevention Intervention & Behavioral Health. The organization operates 24 Head Start centers across New Mexico and offers 45+ programs serving children, youth, adults, and families. The Early Childhood Education division includes Head Start Early Care & Education for children 0-5, Early Head Start Pregnancy & Home Visiting Services, Health and Wellness, Nurse-Family Partnership, Nutrition Services, Parents as Teachers, and Parenting Support. The Education Employment & Training division provides Adult Basic Education, YouthBuild construction training, Integrated Education & Training (IET) with Medical Assistant and CDL-A pathways, WIOA Youth programs in Central and Northern regions, Growth Opportunities, ABQ Against Violence, Fresh Start, and Petroglyph National Monument Beautification. The Prevention Intervention & Behavioral Health division offers crisis shelters (Amistad, Summer House), transitional housing (Casa Hermosa, Casa North, Casa South, Casa Sunrise, H.O.P.E. House), Neutral Corner supervised visitation, Teen Court, Teen Outreach Program, Child First, ACEs Case Management, Valencia Family Resource Center, Gateway Family Services, Family Outreach, CBPIR, and various community-based health and wellness initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Head Start Early Care & Education Federally funded free preschool and early education program for children from birth to age 5, promoting school readiness through cognitive, social, and emotional development using The Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD framework.
• Early Head Start Pregnancy & Home Visiting Services Prenatal program providing education, resources, and home visits for pregnant individuals and families from pregnancy through kindergarten.
• Health and Wellness Comprehensive health screenings including vision, hearing, growth assessments, developmental screenings, lead and hemoglobin testing, oral health support, and mental health services for early childhood well-being.
• Nurse-Family Partnership Evidence-based nurse-led home visitation program pairing first-time mothers with registered nurses starting early in pregnancy and continuing through the child's second birthday, serving Bernalillo, Torrance, Rio Arriba, Sandoval, and Valencia counties.
• Nutrition Services Nutrition program providing healthy meals and snacks through USDA CACFP partnerships, with nutrition education workshops and family resources.
• Parents as Teachers Home visiting program supporting parents from pregnancy through kindergarten with personalized home visits, developmental screenings, and resources based on the Parents as Teachers framework.
• Parenting Support and Engagement Family support services guided by Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (PFCE) Framework, providing community connections, family goal setting, parent leadership opportunities, and school readiness support.
• Adult Basic Education (ABE) Educational program enabling adults aged 16+ to complete High School Equivalency (HSE) through GED or HiSET preparation, with TABE assessment, case management, individualized instruction, and job placement services.
• YouthBuild Construction training program for ages 16-24 in Albuquerque providing hands-on experience building affordable housing while earning HSE credential and NCCER/OSHA 10 certifications.
• Integrated Education & Training (IET) Career training program combining HSE diploma completion with job training in Medical Assistant (18 weeks) and CDL-A License (8 weeks) fields, fully funded for eligible participants.
• WIOA Youth – Central Region WIOA program providing job placement, occupational skills training, and support services to youth ages 16-24 in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia, and Torrance counties.
• WIOA Youth – Northern Region WIOA program providing paid work experience and career training for young adults ages 14-24 across 10 Northern New Mexico counties (Cibola, Colfax, Los Alamos, McKinley, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Juan, San Miguel, Santa Fe, and Taos).
• Growth Opportunities (GO) Paid career training program for young adults ages 18-24 in Bernalillo County affected by community violence, providing up to 300 hours of paid work experience, mentorship, and job readiness support.
• ABQ Against Violence Gun violence intervention program providing trauma recovery, behavioral health services, job training, and case management for youth ages 12-26 who are victims or perpetrators of gun violence.
• Amistad Crisis Shelter Short-term residential program (14-30 days) providing crisis intervention, assessment, counseling, life skills training, and educational/vocational assistance for youth ages 12-17, operating 24/7/365.
• Casa Hermosa – Transitional Living Services Residential transitional living program for youth ages 16-21 who are runaway, homeless, or aging out of foster care, offering up to 4 months of services plus 6-month aftercare in a staff-supervised apartment setting.
• Casa North – Transitional Living for Young Adults (TLYA) CYFD-funded transitional living program for youth ages 16-23 offering residential and scattered-site services with priority for those in CYFD custody, Fostering Connections participants, and juvenile justice involvement.
• Casa South – Transitional Living Program Transitional living services for youth ages 16-21 transitioning to independence, with apartment setting in Los Lunas focusing on employment, education, budgeting, and independent living skills.
• Casa Sunrise Specialized group home for youth ages 14-17 impacted by domestic minor sex trafficking, providing trauma-informed services and community collaboration for healing and long-term well-being.
• H.O.P.E. House CYFD-funded multi-service home exclusively for females ages 12-17, providing mid-term placement as alternative to CYFD office stays with focus on permanent housing transition.
• Summer House (Crisis Stabilization) Program CYFD-funded crisis stabilization program providing temporary placement (up to 90 days) for males and females ages 12-17 while CYFD finds more permanent housing options.
• Neutral Corner Supervised visitation and exchange services for families going through separation, divorce, or domestic violence, providing safe child exchanges, breath alcohol testing, and documented visits in Albuquerque.
• Teen Court Diversion program for first-time youth offenders in Valencia County, allowing teens to keep records clean through sentence completion, jury panel participation, and accountability without determining guilt.
• Teen Outreach Program (TOP) Program preventing first-time pregnancies among adolescents through education, community awareness, and leadership development for middle and high school students in Valencia County.
• Child First Evidence-based early childhood mental health program supporting children prenatal to age 5 and families facing adversity, building resilience and promoting healing from poverty, trauma, abuse, neglect, and chronic stress.
• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Case Management Program Case management services for infants and children ages 0-12 and their parents in Bernalillo County to address trauma affecting their lives, with ACEs screening and behavioral health referrals.
• Dream Big Kennedy Middle School Program School-based behavioral health program providing individual and group counseling and case management for students at Kennedy Middle School dealing with behavioral health and substance use issues.
• Courts for Sports Program Financial assistance program providing free support for extracurricular activities including sports and recreational/educational programs for children of all ages in Valencia County.
• Get Up Get Moving – Initiative Community health and wellness initiative funded by National Alliance for Hispanic Health, providing activities promoting physical and mental health with annual community health fair featuring free screenings.
• VIDA Child and Adult Care Food Program Child care nutrition reimbursement program reimbursing eligible in-home registered or licensed child care providers for nutritious meals meeting federal and state nutrition guidelines.
• Street Outreach Program Intervention services for runaway, homeless, and street youth in Albuquerque metropolitan area, providing Life Packs, food, referrals, and assistance in establishing safer living conditions.
• Petroglyph National Monument Beautification National Park Service-funded summer youth employment program providing paid work experience maintaining and beautifying Petroglyph National Monument, serving five youth each summer.
• Community Based Prevention, Intervention and Reunification Program (CBPIR) Prevention and reunification services for families in Bernalillo, Valencia, Torrance, Southern Santa Fe, Cibola, and Eddy counties who are involved or at risk of involvement with CYFD.
• Family Outreach CYFD-funded case management program providing up to three months of services for families in Bernalillo, Valencia, Torrance, Eddy, Cibola, and South Santa Fe counties to prevent escalation and CYFD involvement.
• Gateway Family Services Program City of Albuquerque-funded program supporting homeless families transitioning from temporary lodging to supportive housing with 24/7 staff supervision and family navigators for service planning.
• Valencia Family Resource Center Multi-generational family support center providing case management, computer lab, childcare connections, emergency assistance, ESL/citizenship classes, life skills, parenting classes, and tutoring for families with children under 18.
• Fresh Start Supportive housing program providing move-in assistance and eviction prevention for persons with diagnosed opioid use disorder or substance use disorder where opiates are the primary substance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86 young adults entered occupational skills training through WIOA in PY 22
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and minor.

• Office of Head Start (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYDI partners with the Office of Head Start to deliver comprehensive Head Start services to children and families throughout New Mexico, operating 24 Head Start centers
• Jaynes CorporationkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction partner for YouthBuild affordable housing projects. YouthBuild participants work directly with Jaynes Corporation crews on construction sites, gaining real-world experience while building affordable housing for seniors
• Sol HousingkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for YouthBuild affordable housing development. Second YouthBuild cohort partnered with Sol Housing to build affordable senior housing in Albuquerque
• Workforce Connection of Central New Mexico (WCCNM)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYDI staff are co-located at America's Job Centers of New Mexico (AJCs) operated by WCCNM throughout the region for WIOA Youth program delivery
• National Alliance for Hispanic HealthkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunded by the National Alliance for Hispanic Health for 'Vive Tu Vida! Get Up! Get Moving!' wellness initiative providing community-based health activities in Valencia County
• Albuquerque Medical Assistant School (AMAS)keyImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining provider for IET Medical Assistant program - 18-week program preparing students for healthcare careers in Albuquerque
• Albuquerque Truck Driving School (ABQTDS)keyImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining provider for IET CDL-A License program - 8-week commercial driver's license training program
• University of New Mexico (Child Health Initiative for Lifelong Eating and Exercise - CHILE PLUS)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with UNM-CHILE PLUS for nutrition and physical activity education curriculum, part of comprehensive nutrition services for Head Start programs
• New Mexico State University (ICAN program)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerIdeas for Cooking and Nutrition program from NMSU offers nutrition classes at Head Start centers to assist families in making healthy food and lifestyle choices
• Changent (formerly National Service Office for Nurse-Family Partnership and Child First)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYDI is implementing partner for Nurse-Family Partnership evidence-based home visitation model, operating under Changent umbrella organization
• ABCNM (Albuquerque Business Capital)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYouthBuild program partner providing employment and career development support services

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Lutheran Services of America: National network of Lutheran-affiliated social services nonprofits providing foster care, adoption, refugee services, and youth programs. Comparable to YDI in serving foster youth and CYFD-involved populations across multiple U.S. states.
• Save the Children: International nonprofit providing Head Start, early childhood education, and youth programs in the U.S. and globally. Direct overlap with YDI's Head Start and Early Head Start operations, but with broader geographic and thematic scope.
• Catholic Charities USA: National network of social services nonprofits providing foster care, refugee resettlement, family services, and youth programs. Operates with the same wraparound services model as YDI but across a broader portfolio and geography.
• YMCA of the USA: Large national federation providing youth development, child care, and community services across the U.S. Overlaps with YDI's Head Start-adjacent child care, youth programs, and wellness services, but with much broader scope including sports and aquatics.

Direct peers

• Youth Villages: National nonprofit offering residential, foster care, and in-home behavioral health services for at-risk youth and families. Comparable to YDI's PIBH division in target population (youth in crisis, foster care transitions) and intensive wraparound service model.
• Southwest Key Programs: Nonprofit providing shelters, transitional living, foster care, and behavioral health services for unaccompanied immigrant youth and at-risk youth. Highly comparable to YDI's Casa residential programs, Amistad Crisis Shelter, and trafficking response services (Casa Sunrise).
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National federation of youth development nonprofits providing after-school, workforce, and behavioral health programs for youth ages 6-18. Operates with similar federal/local funding mix and community-based delivery model targeting low-income youth, comparable to YDI's Education/Employment/Training division.
• National Youth Advocate Program: Nonprofit providing foster care, adoption, residential, and community-based services for children, youth, and families. Closely comparable to YDI's transitional living programs (Casa Hermosa, Casa North, Casa South) and foster care priorities.
• Acelero Learning: National Head Start and Early Head Start provider serving children 0-5 from low-income families across multiple states. Directly comparable to YDI's 24 Head Start centers in scale, curriculum frameworks, and federal Head Start funding model.

Others

• United Way Worldwide: National fundraising and grant-making intermediary that funds youth, family, and education programs. Adjacent to YDI rather than a direct service competitor, but serves as both a funder and convening body for many of the same nonprofit service areas YDI operates in.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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