Assured Family Services

What Assured Family Services does

Assured Family Services is a private non-profit behavioral health agency headquartered at 7310 Woodward Avenue, Suite 601 in Detroit, Michigan, operating exclusively in Wayne County. Founded in 1997 as ChildNet (a collaborative of child welfare and juvenile justice agencies) and re-established in 1999 as the Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC), the organization was contracted to serve as the single point of access for juvenile justice services in Wayne County and subsequently expanded into child welfare, prevention, and community mental health programming. The agency delivers outpatient mental health services, psychiatric evaluations and medication management, psychological assessments, substance use disorder services, school-based behavioral health (in partnership with Detroit Public Schools Community District), Court JAC services at Wayne County Third Circuit Court, diversion services, Integrated Community Based Services (ICBS), and medical coordination with Wayne Pediatrics. Service populations span children, adolescents, adults, and families across juvenile justice, child welfare, and community mental health systems, with documented expertise in Disproportionate Minority Contact Reduction and evidence-based practices including Motivational Interviewing and Trauma Focused CBT.

The agency's core technology stack is non-existent in the traditional software sense; it is a clinical service-delivery organization. Notable clinical/operational assets include the Juvenile Inventory for Functioning (JIFF) computerized assessment used for diversion services, standardized biopsychosocial assessments administered by licensed master-level social workers and psychologists, and a Parent & Youth Advisory Board (PYAB) for community engagement. There are no patents, proprietary software platforms, AI/ML capabilities, mobile applications, or API integrations disclosed. Technology enablement appears limited to standard website, social media (Facebook, Instagram), and clinical documentation systems.

The revenue model is a hybrid of government contracts and commercial insurance reimbursement. Primary funding flows through Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN) for community mental health, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) for child welfare and juvenile justice, and Wayne County Third Circuit Court for court-ordered services. Secondary revenue comes from reimbursement across seven disclosed commercial insurance plans (Carelon, McLaren Health Plan, Priority Health, Aetna, MI Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Meridian). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; contracts are negotiated with government payors and standard fee-for-service rates apply for insured clients. Customer acquisition is referral-driven through schools, courts, DWIHN, MDHHS, and community partners rather than traditional sales or marketing channels.

Name

Assured Family Services

Legal name

Assured Family Services

Website

https://assuredfamilyservices.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Assured Family Services is a Detroit-based non-profit behavioral health agency providing outpatient mental health, substance use, psychiatric, school-based, and court-referral services to children, adults, and families across Wayne County, Michigan, funded primarily through government contracts (DWIHN, MDHHS, Wayne County courts) and commercial insurance reimbursement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Behavioral Health Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAEAC

Family & Parenting Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYEDACALAH

Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services

Education/Early Childhood Education/Parent Education & Family Engagement Programs

SECONDARYEDACAGAI

Inclusive Infant & Toddler Care (Special Needs / IFSP-Aligned)

Education/Early Childhood Education/Infant & Toddler Care Programs

SECONDARYEDAJALAK

Family & Parent Support Services (Parent Coaching, Advocacy)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Educational Support Services (Tutoring & Counseling)

Keywords

• Outpatient behavioral health
• Psychiatric evaluation services
• Substance use treatment
• School-based mental health
• Juvenile justice support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Detroit

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Funded Services: The organization receives funding through Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN) for community mental health services, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) for child welfare and juvenile justice services, and Wayne County court referrals. Services are provided to adjudicated youth meeting criteria for Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED), Intellectual/Developmental Disability (I/DD), or Serious Mental Illness (SMI).
2. Insurance Reimbursement: The organization accepts multiple commercial insurance plans including Carelon, McLaren Health Plan, Priority Health, Aetna, MI Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Meridian for outpatient mental health and substance use services.
3. CHOICES Outpatient Department: Community Health Outreach Intervention and Clinical Engagement Services providing clinical and court-ordered mental health treatment for children, adults, and families in Wayne County.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Assured Family Services is a private nonprofit behavioral health agency that provides outpatient mental health and substance use treatment, psychiatric evaluation and medication management, psychological assessment, and therapy for children, youth, adults, and families. It also operates school-based, court, diversion, child-welfare, home-based, and integrated community programs across Wayne County, Michigan.

Product overview

Assured Family Services is a private, non-profit mental health agency providing a comprehensive suite of behavioral health services primarily focused on children, youth, and families in Wayne County, Michigan. The organization operates as a service-based provider rather than a technology platform, offering multiple interconnected programs including CHOICES Outpatient Services (the core behavioral health program), Psychiatric Services, Psychological Assessments, Substance Use Services, and Medical Coordination. Additional services include school-based behavioral health, court and diversion services, Integrated Community Based Services (ICBS), and Assessment Services. These programs work together to provide coordinated care from initial assessment through treatment, serving individuals from ages 0-21 and their families across juvenile justice, child welfare, and community mental health systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CHOICES – Outpatient Services Community Health Outreach Intervention and Clinical Engagement Services providing clinical and court-ordered mental health treatment for children, adults, and families, including individual therapy, family therapy, psychiatric evaluation, and medication management.
• Outpatient Behavioral Health Services Credentialed therapists provide support for anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and other emotional challenges through individualized treatment plans coordinated through the intake department.
• Behavioral Health Services in Schools A partnership with Detroit Public Schools Community District providing behavioral health services within school settings, including social-emotional learning groups and therapy for students in grades K-12.
• Psychiatric Services Psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults, including comprehensive evaluations for Serious Emotional Disturbance, Serious Mental Illness, and Intellectual/Developmental Disability classifications, diagnostic services, and medication management.
• Psychological Assessments Psychological evaluations for children, teens, and adults assess emotional, behavioral, and learning needs to support school services, mental health treatment, and planning for additional support.
• Substance Use Services Substance use disorder services including drug screening, breathalyzer testing, and the Addiction Severity Index assessment for comprehensive substance use evaluations.
• Medical Coordination Coordination with Wayne Pediatrics for pediatric healthcare, including EPSDT screenings, blood work, vaccinations, and annual physicals.
• Court JAC Services Court Juvenile Assessment Center services serving as the point of entry for child-welfare-eligible treatment referrals, at-risk prevention, and juvenile justice assignment and registration.
• Diversion Services Prevention and diversion programs using the Juvenile Inventory for Functioning assessment to maintain youth connectedness and engagement in the community.
• Integrated Community Based Services (ICBS) Clinical liaison services between Community Mental Health, Juvenile Justice, Child Welfare, and other social systems for adjudicated youth meeting Serious Emotional Disturbance, Intellectual/Developmental Disability, or Serious Mental Illness criteria.
• Assessment Services Comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments conducted by licensed master's-level social workers, psychologists, and counselors for children and youth referred because of juvenile justice or family court involvement.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• Baby Steps Maternal Infant and Health ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing maternal and infant health services within the community network.
• Black Family Development, Inc. (BFDI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChild welfare and family services partner within the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network provider network.
• Bridgeway Services, Inc. (BWY)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the DWIHN provider network providing services to children and families in Wayne County.
• Center for Youth and Families (CYF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth and family services partner organization within the collaborative network.
• Detroit Public Schools Community DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary school partnership providing behavioral health services within school settings for students grades K-12. AFS provides social emotional learning groups, individual therapy, and group therapy through this partnership.
• Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Integrated Health Network that manages public mental health services for Detroit and Wayne County. AFS receives funding through DWIHN and serves as a primary access point for CMH referrals. DWIHN provides crisis hotline (1-800-241-4949) and customer service support.
• Ennis Center for Children Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChild welfare services partner within the provider network.
• Growth Works/Western Wayne Care Management Organization (GW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCare Management Organization partner providing coordination for children and families in Western Wayne County.
• InSight Youth and Family Connections (IYFC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth and family services partner within the collaborative network.
• Kappa Rho Zeta Storks NestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaternal health program partner providing support services.
• Matrix Human ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHuman services partner organization within the provider network.
• MiSide Community Impact NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity impact network partner in Michigan.
• Michigan Behavioral Health & Wellness CollaborativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide behavioral health collaborative partner.
• Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government agency providing funding and referrals for child welfare, juvenile justice, and behavioral health services. Primary government funding source alongside DWIHN.
• Social Innovation InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization focused on social innovation and program development.
• Student Advocacy Center of MichiganminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation advocacy partner serving students in Michigan.
• Wayne County Prosecutors OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCourt system partner for juvenile justice coordination and referral processing.
• Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency (Wayne RESA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional educational service agency partner supporting school-related services and educational coordination.
• Wayne County Third Circuit CourtflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary court partner hosting the Court JAC services. AFS processes all child welfare, juvenile justice, and diversion referrals through this court. Service provider assignments made within 24 hours of receipt.
• Wayne PediatricscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPediatric healthcare partner providing medical coordination for children's healthcare needs including EPSDT screenings, blood work, vaccinations, and annual physicals.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Brightside Health: Technology-enabled outpatient behavioral health provider serving commercial and Medicaid populations. Emerges as a partial competitor for outpatient therapy volume in Michigan, though it lacks AFS's court, school, and child welfare integrations.

Direct peers

• Ennis Center for Children: Michigan-based child welfare and behavioral health nonprofit serving youth in foster care, juvenile justice, and community mental health. Comparable to AFS in target population, evidence-based practices, and government-contract revenue model.
• Black Family Development, Inc. Detroit-based child welfare and family services nonprofit operating in the DWIHN provider network. Listed as a core AFS partner but serves overlapping populations and competes for the same DWIHN referrals and contracts in Wayne County.
• Hegira Health: DWIHN-affiliated behavioral health provider serving Western Wayne County with outpatient mental health, substance use, and psychiatric services. Overlaps directly with AFS on DWIHN contract funding, service categories, and Wayne County geography.
• Common Ground: Southeast Michigan nonprofit providing behavioral health, crisis intervention, and youth/family services. Comparable in target population, evidence-based treatment approach, and community-based delivery model.
• New Oakland Family Services: Michigan-based behavioral health provider operating outpatient clinics, residential programs, and school-based services across multiple counties. Comparable in service breadth, payor mix, and community mental health focus.
• Growth Works: Western Wayne County Care Management Organization providing behavioral health coordination for children and families. Listed as an AFS core partner; serves overlapping DWIHN-funded youth and family populations in Wayne County.
• The Children's Center: Detroit-based nonprofit providing behavioral health, child welfare, and early childhood services to Wayne County children and families. Directly comparable to AFS in mission, geography, payor mix (DWIHN/MDHHS), and service portfolio (psychiatric, therapy, assessments).

Broad incumbents

• KVC Health Systems: Large national nonprofit providing child welfare, behavioral health, and in-home family services across multiple states. Comparable in mission and service categories but operates at substantially greater scale and geographic breadth than AFS.
• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: National nonprofit operating behavioral health, intellectual/developmental disability, and child welfare services across many states. Comparable in clinical focus and youth/family populations but at a far larger scale and broader service footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/assuredfamilyservices
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/assured-family-services

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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