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ALP - Autism Learning Partners HQ (Glendale)

place Glendale, CA 500+ employees

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This company is backed by private equity (FFL Partners)

Private equity ownership may impact company culture, benefits, and long-term stability. Review employee sentiment and risk analysis carefully.

shield Overall Risk Level

warning Medium Risk

Risk Flags

flagPE-backed by FFL Partners since December 2017 (valued at $270M)
flagPrior PE involvement by Great Point Partners (2010) and Jefferson River Capital
flagMultiple CEO changes since PE acquisition (Winter retired 2019, Fish 2019-2020, Chang current)
flagExiting Texas market March 2026 due to low Medicaid reimbursement rates
flagShrank from 19 states to 16 states between 2021-2026
flagMultiple labor lawsuits: Blanco v. ALP (2024), Brown v. ALP (2019), Abboud v. ALP (2024)
flagPayScale Fair Pay Score of 1.9/5 suggests compensation concerns
flagBBB profile: Not Rated, Not Accredited, with negative customer reviews

Legal Issues

gavelRhina Blanco v. Autism Learning Partners et al. - civil labor/employment lawsuit filed January 2024 in LA County Superior Court
gavelLuciane Brown v. Autism Learning Partners LLC - civil labor/employment lawsuit filed March 2019 in LA County Superior Court (closed/dismissed)
gavelMohamad Abboud et al v. Autism Learning Partners LLC - federal case filed November 2024 in Central District of California (5:2024cv02518)

Ethical Concerns

policyBBB reviews cite concerns about treatment quality and billing practices
policySome employees report templated rather than individualized treatment programs
policySTAT News (2022) featured ALP in investigation of PE impact on autism care quality
policyYelp reviews mention concerns about HIPAA violations and staff conduct
BBB RatingNot Rated

psychology Employee Sentiment

6.2

out of 10

Management5.5
Culture6.0
Flexibility6.5
Compensation4.5
Career Development5.5
Work Environment5.5

thumb_up Common Praises

  • add_circle Rewarding work helping children and families
  • add_circle Flexible scheduling accommodates students
  • add_circle Good benefits package when eligible (20+ hours threshold)
  • add_circle Mileage reimbursement is a valued perk
  • add_circle Some supervisors are supportive and encourage professional growth
  • add_circle Strong training and onboarding programs (55-60 hours)

thumb_down Common Complaints

  • remove_circle Low pay and limited hours, especially for behavior technicians
  • remove_circle Benefits only accessible at 30+ hours, which are hard to consistently achieve
  • remove_circle Poor communication from management and supervisors
  • remove_circle Unrealistic caseloads for BCBAs
  • remove_circle Inconsistent raises and limited advancement opportunities for BTs
  • remove_circle Some locations report toxic management culture