YALDEINU SCHOOL INC

What YALDEINU SCHOOL INC does

Yaldeinu School Inc is a private, non-profit educational organization founded in 2006 in Brooklyn, New York, by Bluma Bar-Horin. The company operates a multi-disciplinary school for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and related developmental challenges, serving ages 0-21+ through an integrated model that combines Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) methodology with academic instruction aligned to Common Core standards, and on-site speech, occupational, physical, and music therapy. The organization also operates a vocational training program featuring the Yaldeinu Apartment (a naturalistic living-skills facility) and the Yaldeinu Simcha Gemach party rental business, designed to give students real-work experience.

The Yaldeinu Agency, established in 2016 as a New York State OPWDD voluntary provider agency, extends the organization's reach beyond school hours through Community Habilitation (ComHab), care coordination, family support services, and an extensive calendar of structured respite programs including Shabbatons, sleep-away camps, and culturally-tailored Yom Tov programming. A summer program operates upstate in New York during July and August. Revenue is generated through three primary streams: government funding via OPWDD and the New York City Department of Education, supplemented by private donations solicited through the organization's website and fundraising events. The operating model is highly labor-intensive and human-delivered, with a staff of 26 employees supported by a large vetted volunteer corps and a multi-disciplinary clinical leadership team including BCBA-certified behavior analysts, licensed occupational and physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists.

The company's go-to-market relies on community referrals, word-of-mouth within the special needs community, and partnerships with OPWDD and developmental disability service organizations. Families access services through the OPWDD Front Door eligibility and authorization process, and the agency provides case management that guides intake from early intervention (ages 0-3) through transition planning (21+), including assistance with guardianship, Medicaid, and SSI navigation. Marketing channels are limited to the company website (yaldeinu.net), community events, and referral networks, with no digital advertising, sales force, or institutional customer acquisition infrastructure disclosed.

Name

YALDEINU SCHOOL INC

Legal name

Yaldeinu School Inc

Website

https://yaldeinu.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Yaldeinu School Inc is a Brooklyn-based non-profit operating an ABA-integrated special education school and OPWDD-authorized agency serving children with autism ages 0-21+, offering on-site therapy, vocational training, care coordination, and structured respite programs funded primarily by OPWDD, DOE, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education and Developmental Disability Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAKAAAA

Autism-Specific Schools & Programs

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Special Education Schools & Programs

SECONDARYEDAKAKAL

Autism Teacher Training & Professional Development

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Autism Support Services (Educational)

SECONDARYEDAKAHAC

ABA Therapy Providers (School-Based)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Behavioral Intervention & Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

SECONDARYEDAKAKAJ

Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Autism Support Services (Educational)

SECONDARYEDAKAKAI

Autism Executive Functioning & Academic Skills Intervention

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Autism Support Services (Educational)

Keywords

• Special education services
• Autism therapy programs
• Applied behavior analysis
• Developmental disability support
• Family respite services

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. OPWDD Funded Services: As an OPWDD voluntary provider agency, Yaldeinu receives funding from the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities for services including respite, care coordination, ComHab, and family support. Families access services through OPWDD eligibility and authorization process.
2. School Tuition/Educational Services: The school provides educational services, likely funded through DOE (Department of Education) for students ages 5-21 with IEPs, as well as early intervention services for ages 0-3.
3. Donations and Fundraising: The organization accepts donations through its website and has fundraising events. Donate button prominently featured on website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Yaldeinu School Inc operates a special education school and affiliated agency serving children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and related developmental disabilities (ages 0-21+). The organization delivers Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)-based academic instruction integrated with occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech/language therapy, music therapy, social work, and vocational training, and extends support to families through care coordination, Community Habilitation (ComHab), respite programs, and family support services. Services are delivered on-site at the Brooklyn school, in-home, in the community, and at upstate summer camp facilities.

Product overview

Yaldeinu School is a single unified special education school and agency offering comprehensive services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The core school program provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)-based academic instruction with integrated therapeutic services including speech, occupational, physical, and music therapy. The Yaldeinu Agency extends support to families through care coordination, Community Habilitation (ComHab), and multiple structured respite programs throughout the year. The Summer Program operates upstate with academic and therapeutic components. An independent Ombuds Program provides advocacy. All services follow a holistic, multidisciplinary approach supporting the whole child and family unit.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Yaldeinu School (ABA-Based Academic and Therapeutic Program) A comprehensive special education program for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and related developmental challenges (ages 0-21+) that integrates Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) instruction, individualized academic curriculum (reading, writing, math aligned to Common Core), speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, music therapy, social work, nutrition, and vocational training. All staff are trained in ABA principles with daily data collection.
• Yaldeinu Vocational Program Vocational training program designed to help students transition into adulthood by developing functional skills in home, work, and self-determination. Includes the Yaldeinu Apartment for practicing daily living skills and the Yaldeinu Simcha Gemach party rental business where students learn work skills in a real environment.
• The Yaldeinu Agency Services (ComHab, Respite, and Family Support) OPWDD-funded agency services providing Community Habilitation (ComHab) with 1:1 in-home and community support, structured respite programs (After School, Sunday, Shabbatons, Sleep-Away, Pre-Pesach Day Camp, Yom Tov Volunteer Respite), care coordination from ages 0-3 through transition planning, and family support programs including parent training, Siblinks sibling support, and the Chasdei Faiga advice line.
• Camp Yaldeinu (Summer Program) Summer program held during July and August at upstate New York facilities designed to meet students' individualized needs. Students continue academic and therapeutic programs while enjoying activities like swimming, sports, and adaptive daily living skill-building in scenic mountain surroundings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Services provided from early intervention (ages 0-3) through adulthood transition (21+)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOPWDD is the New York State office that provides funding for services for people with developmental disabilities. Yaldeinu is an OPWDD voluntary provider agency, supervised by OPWDD, OMIG, and DOH. Services authorized through OPWDD Front Door process include respite, care coordination, ComHab, and family support.
• Community Service Society of New York (CSS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Independent Ombuds Program is run by the Community Service Society of New York and is independent from OPWDD. The helpline is free and confidential: 1-800-762-9290 (Monday-Friday, 9:00AM-5:00PM). Learn more at idonny.org. This advocacy program helps families with concerns about services, support getting services, or understanding rights.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• YAI (Young Adult Institute): One of NYC's largest OPWDD-funded agencies offering schools, day habilitation, residential, and clinical services for people with developmental disabilities — comparable in regulatory model and service breadth but at significantly greater scale than Yaldeinu.
• Services for the Underserved (SUS): NYC nonprofit providing OPWDD-funded residential, day, and clinical services for people with developmental disabilities — comparable regulatory and service structure at broader scale across multiple boroughs.
• NYC Department of Education District 75: Public NYC school district providing citywide special education services for students with autism and severe disabilities — comparable population and IEP-based funding model, but a public-sector alternative rather than a private nonprofit.
• AHRC NYC: Large New York City nonprofit providing education, day services, residential, and family support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities under OPWDD oversight — same regulatory framework and population as Yaldeinu, but multi-site and substantially larger.
• HeartShare Human Services: Brooklyn-based large nonprofit providing education, residential, and family support under OPWDD and DOE contracts — operates in the same borough and serves overlapping populations, though at much greater scale.

Direct peers

• Eden Autism Services: New Jersey-based nonprofit operating autism-specific schools, adult services, and outreach using ABA principles — comparable as an autism-specialized school-plus-agency model with similar ABA methodology.
• QSAC (Quality Services for the Autism Community): NYC-based nonprofit providing ABA, school, adult day, residential, and family support services for children and adults with autism — directly comparable to Yaldeinu in mission, ABA methodology, and OPWDD provider status.
• Birch Family Services: NYC-based nonprofit providing special education schools, early intervention, and OPWDD-funded adult and family services for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities — closely comparable in service mix and regulatory status.

Regional players

• Hamaspik of Kings County: Brooklyn-based OPWDD provider serving the Orthodox Jewish community with day habilitation, respite, and family support — comparable culturally-targeted developmental disability services in the same geography.

Others

• NYU Langone's ASD Program: Academic medical center providing ABA-based early intervention and diagnostic services for children with autism in NYC — comparable in clinical/ABA delivery but operates as a healthcare provider rather than a school/agency.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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