About Advance Kids
Advance Kids, Inc. is a Sacramento-based Applied Behavior Analysis provider founded in 2000 by Michelle Wagner, M.A., BCBA. With over 25 years in operation, the organization serves children, teens, and adults with autism and developmental disabilities through a comprehensive array of programs: clinic-based ABA (Bradshaw and Natomas clinics), in-home services, residential crisis programs (Kala House, Kala Springs, Kala House Jr.), a non-public school for teens (Independent Trails), a day/employment program for adults (Opportunity Acres), and community crisis intervention. The company employs 51-200 staff including BCBAs, paraprofessionals, and direct support professionals, and holds BHCOE accreditation for its in-home services through November 2027. Led by President Sarah Jacobs, LMFT, BCBA, Advance Kids emphasizes individualized assessment, parent education, and skill generalization across home, school, and community settings.
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