Therapy 2000 and KidsCare Home Health Join to Create Leading, National Pediatric Home Health Provider

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Irving, Texas – May XX, 2026 – Therapy 2000 and KidsCare Home Health have joined together to become a leading provider of pediatric home health services nationwide. Together, the companies will provide occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT), speech and language therapy (SLP), and feeding therapy in nine states across the country including Texas, Oregon, Idaho, Colorado, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, DC, South Carolina and Florida. KidsCare also provides pediatric private duty nursing in Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, and Texas.

The two companies, with over 21,000 patients and over 2,300 employees combined, will work together to expand their footprint within the pediatric home health market. The merger was supported by Avesi Partners.

“We are at a time of unprecedented change in the way we deliver healthcare in this country,” shares Jerre van den Bent, Chief Executive Officer of Therapy 2000. “By uniting these two strong and stable organizations, both with exceptional clinical expertise and operational excellence, we will continue to drive innovation in the market that supports positive, cost-effective growth, with best outcomes for children in need of care nationwide.”

Pediatric home health supports a rising number of children across the country from birth to age 21 with a variety of chronic and complex conditions, including developmental delays, neurological concerns, physical disabilities, and premature birth.

“This is an exciting opportunity to bring together two organizations that share a common purpose and culture centered on clinicians and the patients they serve,” said KidsCare President Erik Baker. “By combining our strengths, we are well positioned to continue expanding access to high-quality pediatric home health services to communities throughout the United States.”

Children receiving home health services benefit from increased skill development, reduced hospitalization, and greater family satisfaction. Additionally, families receive hands-on caregiver coaching during home sessions.

Therapy 2000 is a Texas-based provider of pediatric therapy services for children from birth through age 21. The organization partners with families to deliver individualized, goals-oriented care that supports daily routines and meaningful participation at home, in school, and in the community.

With expertise in speech, feeding, occupational, and physical therapy, Therapy 2000 delivers services in the settings where children learn and grow including the home, daycares, ABA centers, and Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) facilities. Therapy 2000 also provides outpatient services. This individualized treatment approach helps reinforce skill development and promotes positive outcomes.

Therapy 2000 also supports families during critical transitions, including returning home after NICU discharge, with evidence-based feeding and motor therapy and caregiver coaching. By integrating clinical expertise with family priorities and coordinated care, Therapy 2000 helps children build skills, confidence, and independence.

KidsCare Home Health is a leading, multi-state pediatric home health provider delivering comprehensive clinical services to children across Texas, Oregon, Idaho, Colorado, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., South Carolina, and Florida. The organization provides a full continuum of pediatric therapy services, including speech, occupational, physical, and feeding therapy, delivered in the home and other community-based settings to best support each child’s development. KidsCare works closely with families and caregivers to deliver practical, goal-oriented care that supports measurable progress in each child’s daily life.

In addition to therapy, KidsCare offers private duty nursing and family Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) services, allowing the organization to support children across a broad spectrum of medical complexity. This integrated model enables coordinated, high-quality care in a safe, familiar environment while leveraging KidsCare’s deep operational experience and clinical leadership across multiple states to expand access and improve outcomes for pediatric patients nationwide.

Avesi Partners, with offices in Stamford, CT and Richmond, VA, and over $2.2 billion in equity capital under management, focuses on partnering with lower-middle market privately held and family-owned businesses in key sectors of the economy, including healthcare services and technology, and business services. Avesi seeks to provide the expertise and resources to empower businesses to attain their full vision in a time and capital efficient manner. Avesi’s goal is to collaborate with families, founders and executives to accelerate growth and expansion while positioning the businesses to achieve long-term success and enduring value.