H.I.G. Growth Partners

H.I.G. Growth Partners (“H.I.G.”), the dedicated growth capital investment affiliate of H.I.G. Capital, a leading global private equity investment firm, is pleased to announce that its portfolio company, Community Intervention Services, Inc. (“CIS” or the “Company”), has completed the acquisition of Futures Behavior Therapy Center, LLC (“Futures”). CIS was established by H.I.G. in partnership with behavioral healthcare executive Kevin Sheehan, to acquire, develop and operate a national network of specialized behavioral health treatment facilities and programs. Futures marks CIS’s sixth acquisition and further expands the Company’s treatment capabilities for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (“ASDs”) and other developmental disabilities. Headquartered in Beverly, MA, Futures was founded in 2006 and has since grown into a leading clinic-based provider of treatment and education services for children with ASDs and other developmental disabilities. Futures utilizes the research-based principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (“ABA”) across a wide range of programs which include 1:1 therapy, social skills groups, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and transitional/life skills training. Throughout Future’s 9-year operating history, they have developed a strong brand name as well as an excellent reputation for clinical quality and effectiveness with payors, referral sources and clients.