Abraxas Youth & Family Services

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is a nonprofit dedicated to helping youth, adults, and families through a variety of programs, including alternative education, counseling, in-home services, residential treatment, and re-entry assistance. 

 

What began in 1973 as a small operation serving 30 clients in Marienville, Pennsylvania, has now grown into 17 programs across five states, supporting more than 5,000 individuals each year.

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is a nonprofit dedicated to helping youth, adults, and families through a variety of programs, including alternative education, counseling, in-home services, residential treatment, and re-entry assistance. 

 

What began in 1973 as a small operation serving 30 clients in Marienville, Pennsylvania, has now grown into 17 programs across five states, supporting more than 5,000 individuals each year.

Year Founded
Joined Constellation
Location

1973 Marienville Road
Marienville, PA 16239
United States

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Why an Inperium affiliation

Need for Capital to Expand Services

As demand for its services increased, Abraxas needed access to more capital to grow its programs and reach.

Improving Operational Efficiency

The organization wanted to streamline operations and reduce costs, particularly around administrative services, to continue delivering high-quality care at scale.

Leveraging Shared Expertise

By joining Inperium’s constellation, Abraxas aimed to benefit from collective knowledge, skills, and resources that would support its mission and enhance service delivery.

How Inperium helped

Access to Capital for Growth

Inperium provided the financial support Abraxas needed to expand its residential and community-based programs, allowing them to serve more people in more places.

Cost Savings & Efficiency

Shared resources and systems enabled Abraxas to reduce overhead costs, improving both operational efficiency and the quality of services offered.

Enhanced Collaboration

Inperium’s constellation offered Abraxas access to a broader range of expertise and support to tackle challenges more effectively and improve client outcomes.

Process and steps

1
Access to Financial Support

Abraxas needed a partner to help fund the growth of their services in response to increasing demand.

2
Joining the Constellation

As an Inperium affiliate, Abraxas benefited from shared administrative services and collective expertise, resulting in cost savings and streamlined operations.

3
Increased Revenue and Reduced Costs

With Inperium's support, Abraxas grew revenue and reduced operating expenses, allowing for more effective service delivery.

4
Significant Growth

Since affiliating with Inperium, Abraxas has expanded its programs and services, including opening new facilities across multiple states.

An Abraxas youth stands with an adult role model, who has his hand on the youth's shoulder in support

Results

Since affiliating with Inperium in 2021, Abraxas has experienced significant growth. Revenue increased 58%, from $71 million in 2021 to $112 million in 2025, and the organization has expanded its programs to better serve vulnerable populations across seven states. 

Abraxas is now in a strong position to further grow its impact and expand into new markets—including a recent facility addition in Vermont—to offer more comprehensive services that meet the growing needs of youth and families.

Despite the scale of change required to align with Apis support functions, the Abraxas and Apis teams executed effectively and with discipline. Most importantly, this transition occurred with little to no operational disruption—an outcome that reflects strong leadership and organizational resilience.

 

Jon Swatsburg Executive Vice President, Board Chair

- Abraxas Youth & Family Services