Youth Healthcare Alliance

What Youth Healthcare Alliance does

Youth Healthcare Alliance is a Colorado-based nonprofit membership association founded in 1996 (originally as the Colorado Association for School-Based Health Care, rebranded in 2025) that serves as the unifying coordination body for school-based clinics across the state. The organization supports 67 traditional brick-and-mortar school-based clinics and 15 school-linked programs delivered via telehealth and mobile units, which collectively served over 35,000 K-12 youth in 2024. Its core service portfolio includes legislative advocacy at the state level, clinical advancement resources, community engagement, a Youth Advisory Board, an annual conference, and subscription-based membership with tiered dues ranging from $300 (start-up) to $2,050 (9+ sites).

The organization's technology footprint is centered on coordination rather than software delivery: telehealth infrastructure for school-linked care, mobile health resources, and curated clinical guidance modules (start-up, operations, financing). Notable platform components include the 'Pathways to Telehealth' resource, the 'Meeting the Students Where They Are' interactive needs assessment tool co-developed with the Colorado Health Institute, and Comprehensive/Confidential/Trauma-Informed Care clinical learning cohorts. There is no proprietary software product; the offering is advisory, advocacy, and educational in nature.

YHA's business model is nonprofit and member-funded: membership dues from 19 operating organization members, conference registration revenue ($135–$185 per attendee), individual donations through the Friends program (including a Kroger Community Rewards partnership), and consultation services. The most material financial lever is state-level advocacy—in 2025 YHA helped secure approximately $5 million in state revenue distributed to clinics and supported defense of the $5.1 million CDPHE SBHC grant program. The organization employs 5 staff under an executive director and is governed by a board of healthcare professionals; it does not currently operate outside Colorado and has no disclosed M&A or capital raise activity.

Name

Youth Healthcare Alliance

Legal name

Youth Healthcare Alliance

Website

https://youthhealthcarealliance.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Youth Healthcare Alliance is a Colorado nonprofit membership association, founded 1996, supporting 67 traditional school-based clinics and 15 school-linked programs serving 35,000+ K-12 youth annually through advocacy, training, clinical advancement, and statewide coordination.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Advocacy and Membership Association Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK), Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

Keywords

• School-based healthcare
• Nonprofit membership association
• Healthcare advocacy services
• Clinic consulting services
• Youth health equity

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from operating organization members and associate members. Dues scale based on number of clinic sites operated (start-up $300, 1-3 sites $550, 4-8 sites $1,050, 9+ sites $2,050). School-linked care membership $300. Associate membership available.
2. Donations and Friends Program: Individual donations through Friends of Youth Healthcare Alliance program. Listed donors include Carol Grimes, Concepcion Ruiz, Cristina Bejarano, Doug Campbell, Heidi McCotter, Jamey Hill, Jennifer Suchon, Joann Burstein, Karen Augustyn, Leticia Call, Lindsey Whittington, Mary Kay Pera, Megan Hill, Merry Hummell, Paul Eschen, and Sherrod Beall.
3. State Funding Advocacy: Secured approximately $5 million in state revenue distributed directly to school-based clinics in 2025 through advocacy efforts. CDPHE maintains $5.1 million for School-Based Health Center grant program. State funding supports general operating grants to subsidize clinic operations.
4. Consultation Services: Expert consultation and facilitation services for communities exploring, starting, reorganizing, or enhancing school-based clinics, provided both on-site and through telehealth extension.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Youth Healthcare Alliance is a nonprofit membership association that supports Colorado's school-based clinics through legislative advocacy, clinical advancement support, community engagement, and youth engagement programs. It provides training, technical assistance, funding advocacy, and consultation services to operating organizations that run school-based health centers, and coordinates a statewide network of 67 traditional clinics plus 15 school-linked programs. Revenue comes from membership dues, donations, state grant advocacy, conference sponsorships, and consultation services.

Product overview

Youth Healthcare Alliance operates as a nonprofit membership association offering a unified suite of support services for school-based healthcare in Colorado. The portfolio includes guidance modules for starting and operating school-based clinics, legislative advocacy, clinical advancement support, youth engagement programs, an annual conference, and membership benefits. Services are delivered through direct consultation, training programs, resources, and coordination of a statewide network of clinics. The organization does not offer a software product but rather provides advisory, advocacy, and educational services to school-based health centers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Program Annual membership program for school-based clinic operating organizations, school-linked care operators, and associate members; includes training, professional development, funding opportunities, advocacy, and technical assistance. Categories include Start-up ($300), 1-3 sites ($550), 4-8 sites ($1,050), 9+ sites ($2,050), and School-Linked Care ($300).
• Legislative Advocacy Translates community needs into policy changes at the state level, advocates on behalf of and alongside Colorado school-based clinics, defending and increasing state and federal funding. Secured approximately $5 million in state revenue distributed to clinics in 2025.
• Clinical Advancement Program Supports school-based clinics through resources, training, technical assistance, and learning cohorts focused on comprehensive care, confidential care, and trauma-informed care across primary care, behavioral health, reproductive health, and oral health services.
• Youth Engagement Program Incorporates youth perspectives through a Youth Advisory Board (third cohort launched Fall 2025) that guides advocacy efforts, school-based healthcare development, strategic planning, and organizational equity initiatives.
• Annual Conference Annual convening of Colorado school-based clinics and partners to share knowledge, resources, and networking opportunities. Includes CME/CE credits, recognition awards, and sponsorship tiers (Bronze, Copper, Supporting). 2026 registration: Non-member $185, Member $165, Speaker $135, Group rate $850 per six.
• Expert Consultation Services On-site and telehealth consultation and facilitation services for communities exploring, starting, reorganizing, or enhancing school-based clinics. Services include expert facilitation, planning guidance, and operational support.
• School-Linked Telehealth Programs Coordinates 15 school-linked programs delivering healthcare services via telehealth, mobile units, or single providers connecting students to community resources. Includes resources such as Pathways to Telehealth and the Checklist for Telehealth Hub and Spoke.
• School-Based Clinic Network Coordination Coordinates a network of 67 traditional school-based clinics and 15 school-linked programs serving over 35,000 students annually with primary care, behavioral health, and oral health services across Colorado communities including Denver, Montrose, Aurora, Grand Junction, Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, Durango, Fort Collins, Pueblo, and Boulder.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35,000 youth received healthcare services in schools in 2024
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National School-Based Health Alliance (SBHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational affiliate partnership for federal policy advocacy and collaboration. YHA partners with state affiliates and the national affiliate to bring about change at the federal level. SBHA publishes resources including the Blueprint for School-Based Clinics and the On the Move report on mobile healthcare.
• Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDPHE's School-Based Health Center Program provides general operating and planning grants to SBHCs. Budget maintained at $5.1 million for SBHC grant program. CDPHE is working on school-linked program definitions for pilot grant opportunity in Fall 2027. YHA supports clinics in meeting CDPHE quality standards.
• Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOversees HealthFirst Colorado (Medicaid) and related billing programs. YHA advocates for school-based clinic funding and Medicaid policies. HCPF billing manuals and regional accountable entities (RAEs) manage Medicaid locally. Senate Bill 002 created pathway for community health worker Medicaid reimbursement.
• Colorado AccessminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAssociate member providing health coverage administration. Serves as RAE 3/5 for Medicaid management. Contact: [email protected]
• Colorado Community Health NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociate member representing community health centers across Colorado
• Trailhead InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociate member supporting public health initiatives. 2026 conference supporting sponsor.
• The ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociate member organization
• Grand County Public HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociate member providing public health services
• Colorado Health InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to create 'Meeting the Students Where They Are' interactive tool with needs assessment findings for schools and districts benefiting from school-based health clinics. 2024 research publication.
• American Academy of PediatricsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolicy statement on School-Based Health Centers and Pediatric Practice (2021) provides guidance on integration and coordination with medical home practices.
• Regional Accountable Entities (RAEs)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRAEs manage Medicaid locally including Rocky Mountain Health Partners (RAE 1), Northeast Health Partners/Health Colorado (RAE 2/4), Colorado Access (RAE 3/5), and Colorado Community Health Alliance (RAE 6/7). YHA supports clinics in building relationships with RAEs for billing success.
• Arts StreetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYouth arts program that created unique awards for 2026 Inspiration Award recipients. Uses creativity to break cycle of generational poverty in Denver communities through arts, education, technology, and employment training.
• Denver HealthminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor2026 conference copper supporting sponsor and operating organization member operating school-based health clinics. Inspiration Award recipient Maria Sandoval.
• PrimeHealth+minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor2026 conference copper supporting sponsor and operating organization member. Inspiration Award recipient.
• 1st BankminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 conference supporting sponsor
• Kroger Brand Stores (City Market & King Soopers)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity Rewards partner allowing shoppers to link loyalty cards and donate to YHA at no additional cost while shopping at King Soopers and City Market locations.
• Driving Health ForwardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational campaign of organizations dedicated to promoting mobile healthcare sector change. Provides monthly policy briefs and engagement opportunities for advancing mobile health care.
• Mobile Healthcare AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides resources, lessons from the field, and news related to mobile health. Membership required for full access to some resources.
• Center for Health ProgressminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecutive Director Aubrey Hill previously worked at Center for Health Progress for 8 years before joining Youth Healthcare Alliance, contributing to organizational transition toward health equity focus.
• University of Colorado Anschutz Medical CampusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMariana Ledezma previously worked as Community-Campus Partnership Associate Director. Dr. Lynda Sosa-Lowry serves as Senior Instructor. School-Based Health Alliance affiliation with Farley Center for policy work.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights14 records

Direct peers

• Healthy Schools Campaign: National nonprofit advocating for health equity in schools; overlapping advocacy scope on school-based services and policy work.
• School-Based Health Alliance (state affiliates network): Network of state SBHC alliances under SBHA; YHA is one of them, and peer state alliances (e.g., New Mexico, New York) serve as direct structural comparables.
• National School-Based Health Alliance: National membership association for school-based health care; YHA is a state affiliate and they collaborate on federal advocacy and share the Blueprint for SBHCs. Closest peer in mission and operating model.
• California School-Based Health Alliance: State-level SBHC membership and advocacy organization in California; directly comparable structure to YHA, operating in a larger state market.
• Oregon School-Based Health Alliance: Statewide SBHC alliance in Oregon providing advocacy, training, and convening for school-based clinics; structurally analogous to YHA.
• Association of Clinicians for the Underserved: National nonprofit focused on workforce and advocacy for underserved community health including school-based care; comparable in mission and constituency.

Others

• Colorado Health Institute: Colorado health policy research organization that partnered with YHA on the 'Meeting the Students Where They Are' needs assessment; comparable research/advocacy function.
• Center for Health Progress: Colorado health equity advocacy organization where YHA's Executive Director previously worked; comparable advocacy and policy focus on Colorado health equity.
• Mobile Healthcare Association: National association supporting mobile health clinics; YHA partners with them to support Colorado school-linked mobile units, overlapping in mobile health delivery.

Regional players

• Colorado Community Health Network: Colorado-based association representing community health centers, including SBHC operators. YHA is an associate member; comparable as a Colorado nonprofit membership association serving overlapping members.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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