UCP of Greater Chicago

What UCP of Greater Chicago does

UCP of Greater Chicago (legally United Cerebral Palsy Seguin of Greater Chicago, doing business as UCP Seguin) is a charitable not-for-profit agency that delivers disability support services across metropolitan Chicago and surrounding Illinois communities. The organization operates through five program areas: Children's Services (including specialized foster care and community connection programs), Adult Services (residential group homes, community day services, community employment services, transition services, home-based services, respite, and a social recreation club), Technology Services (the Infinitec assistive technology program serving 1,000+ school district partners and the ATEN equipment program), Accessibility Services (Durable Medical Exchange and Ramp Up home modifications), and Social Enterprises (Seguin Gardens & Gifts retail and the UCP Seguin Flea Market). At the reported operational scale, the organization serves 27,620 individuals across 90 communities, runs 79 adult group homes housing approximately 300 adults, and supports 160 foster homes serving more than 200 children.

The underlying technology stack is not proprietary software; rather, technology services consist of assistive technology distribution, equipment exchange (Durable Medical Exchange), and home-modification services (Ramp Up ramps). The Infinitec division functions as a B2B assistive-technology consultancy for school districts, which is operationally distinct from the direct-care service lines. Revenue mechanics are mixed: the bulk of program operations are funded through Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS), Medicaid, and state developmental disability services contracts, while donations, grants (including United Way), and proceeds from social enterprise retail (Seguin Gardens & Gifts, Flea Market, Empowering Gardens, UCP Seguin Store) provide supplemental funding. The reported employee count of 9 is materially inconsistent with the operational footprint described and should be treated as a likely data quality issue rather than a true staffing figure.

The organization is an affiliate of United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) National, accredited by CARF International, and affiliated with The Arc of Illinois, AAIDD, and Candid (formerly GuideStar). Go-to-market is community-led, relying on volunteer networks, advocacy campaigns, donor cultivation through recurring fundraising events, and direct referral relationships with state agencies. The Cicero, Illinois headquarters anchors a service region covering metropolitan Chicago.

Name

UCP of Greater Chicago

Legal name

United Cerebral Palsy Seguin of Greater Chicago

Website

https://ucpnet.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago is a charitable nonprofit that delivers disability support services across metropolitan Chicago, including 79 adult group homes, 160 foster homes, assistive technology via Infinitec, and social enterprises, serving 27,620 individuals in 90 communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Foster care services
• Residential group homes
• Assistive technology services
• Community employment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Cicero

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a charitable not-for-profit agency, UCP Seguin generates revenue through donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The organization hosts fundraising events including the Jazz, Joy, and Generosity Gala, Life Without Limits Golf Classic, Stroll & Roll, Pints With A Purpose, and Corks For A Cause.
2. Program Services Revenue: Revenue generated through various service programs including residential services, foster care, community day services, and employment services for individuals with disabilities
3. Social Enterprises: Revenue from social enterprise operations including Seguin Gardens & Gifts and the Flea Market, which provide employment opportunities for people with disabilities while generating operational revenue

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago is a charitable not-for-profit agency providing direct disability support services, including specialized foster care for children, adult residential group homes, community day services, employment support, transition services, home-based and respite services, assistive technology programs (Infinitec and ATEN), accessibility services (Durable Medical Exchange and Ramp Up), and social enterprise retail operations. The organization serves 27,620 individuals across 90 communities in metropolitan Chicago through 79 adult group homes and 160 children's foster homes.

Product overview

UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago is a charitable not-for-profit agency serving individuals with disabilities in metropolitan Chicago and beyond. The organization offers an integrated portfolio of disability support services organized into five main program areas: Children's Services (specialized foster care and community connection programs), Adult Services (residential group homes, day services, employment services, transition services, home-based services, respite, and social recreation), Technology Services (Infinitec and ATEN assistive technology programs), Accessibility Services (Durable Medical Exchange and Ramp Up home modification services), and Social Enterprises (Seguin Gardens & Gifts retail operations). These programs collectively served 27,620 individuals across 90 communities, operating 79 adult group homes housing 300 adults and supporting 160 children's foster homes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Seguin Gardens & Gifts: Social enterprise offering garden products and gifts
• Infinitec
• ATEN

Products and services

• Children's Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 27,620 individuals served with disabilities
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Bitter Jester StudiosminorOthersVideo production partner that created promotional videos for UCP Seguin including foster care and advocacy awareness content
• Mission WealthminorOthersVolunteer partner that provided volunteer services to UCP Seguin organization
• AAIDD (American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with AAIDD provides access to professional standards, research, and best practices in intellectual and developmental disability services
• CARF InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCARF accreditation demonstrates compliance with international standards for disability services quality and effectiveness
• United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) NationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational affiliation provides brand identity, network resources, advocacy support, and connection to UCP's national programs and initiatives
• The Arc and The Arc of IllinoiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with The Arc network provides advocacy resources, best practices sharing, and collaborative opportunities in disability rights
• Illinois DCFScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIllinois Department of Children and Family Services partnership for licensed foster care services and child welfare programs
• Illinois DHScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIllinois Department of Human Services partnership for developmental disability services, community-based supports, and state-funded programs

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Easterseals: Easterseals operates a national affiliate network delivering disability services including residential, vocational, therapy, and assistive technology across many U.S. regions. Their portfolio of integrated disability services closely mirrors UCP Seguin's wraparound model.
• United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) National and Affiliates: UCP National and its network of state/local affiliates operate the same charter of serving individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities through residential, day, employment, and assistive technology services. UCP Seguin is itself a UCP affiliate, making the national network its most direct peer set.
• The Arc of Illinois / The Arc National: The Arc is a national network providing intellectual and developmental disability services including residential, employment, advocacy, and case management. UCP Seguin already maintains a formal affiliation with The Arc of Illinois, indicating highly comparable service offerings and target populations.

Broad incumbents

• Sevita Health (formerly The MENTOR Network): Sevita Health operates a national network of residential, day, and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Medicaid-funded programs in Illinois. It is a broad incumbent competing for the same state contracts and direct support workforce.
• BrightSpring Health Services: BrightSpring is a large diversified provider of home and community-based services, including behavioral health and I/DD services, operating across many states. Its scale, public listing, and pharmacy/health services portfolio make it a broad incumbent comparable to UCP Seguin's funded programs.
• Help at Home: Help at Home is one of the largest U.S. providers of in-home personal care services primarily to Medicaid waiver and elderly/disabled populations. It is a broad incumbent in the Illinois disability and aging services market with overlapping payer relationships.

Regional players

• Lifeworks Services: Lifeworks is a Minnesota-based disability services nonprofit offering residential, employment, day, and assistive technology supports. It is comparable as a similarly structured regional DD nonprofit with an integrated wraparound model analogous to UCP Seguin.
• Trinity Services: Trinity Services is an Illinois-based nonprofit providing residential, developmental training, vocational, and behavioral health services across multiple Illinois regions. It competes for the same Illinois DD waivers and foster/child welfare contracts.
• Aspire (Chicago): Aspire provides services for children and adults with developmental disabilities across the Chicago metro, including residential, day, employment, and pediatric therapy. It is a direct regional competitor for state contracts and referrals in UCP Seguin's primary service territory.
• Clearbrook: Clearbrook is a Chicago-area nonprofit providing residential, day, vocational, and clinical services to children and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. It is a direct regional peer serving the same Chicago metropolitan market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ucp-of-greater-chicago
• Instagraminstagram.com/ucpseguin
• TikToktiktok.com/@ucpseguin

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