Brigid's Path

What Brigid's Path does

Brigid's Path is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates Ohio's first and only newborn recovery center, located in a single facility at 3601 South Dixie Drive, Kettering, Ohio. Founded in 2014 by Jill Kingston and opened to its first infant in December 2017, the organization provides 24/7 inpatient, home-like medical care for infants born exposed to addictive substances (neonatal abstinence syndrome/NAS), with an average length of stay of 46 days and a maximum of 90 days. Care is delivered under the direction of a neonatal nurse practitioner and a neonatologist, and combines pharmacological treatment with a non-pharmacological model featuring low-stimulation environments, on-demand feeding, constant rocking and cuddling, and — since September 2021 — nasogastric (NG) tube feeding capability. Clinical care is paired with a strengths-based Family Advocacy program that connects mothers with housing, transportation, legal aid, and recovery resources, and continues to engage roughly half of families post-discharge.

The organization's product surface spans an Infant Recovery Program, Family Advocacy Services, a confidential Referral Program (accepting self-referrals and hospital/agency referrals), a Volunteer Cuddler Program (60,000+ cumulative volunteer hours since 2017), 24-hour post-discharge phone support, and a sliding-fee Financial Assistance Program. Its operating model is direct-to-consumer and community-led: families are not charged and no physician referral is required, while a network of 20+ community partners (Children's Services agencies, treatment courts, hospitals, housing providers) generates the bulk of referrals. The regulatory foundation is the Residential Infant Care Center (RICC) license created by Ohio House Bill 265 in 2022.

Revenue mechanics are shifting from a 100% philanthropy-funded model to a hybrid one. Until January 2026, Brigid's Path was funded entirely through donations, federal/state grants, and private foundations (including a Stand Together Foundation Catalyst grant in 2024 and up to $190,000 in Ohio TANF funding in December 2025). Beginning January 18, 2026, the organization began receiving Medicaid reimbursement of $559.62 per day for up to 30 days per NAS baby — covering roughly 43% of the ~$1,300/day cost of care, with philanthropy continuing to bridge the remainder. The organization has served more than 330 babies and families cumulatively, with reported outcomes including 68% reunification with parent/family/Safe Family and 96% maternal satisfaction.

Name

Brigid's Path

Legal name

Brigid's Path

Website

https://brigidspath.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Brigid's Path is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating Ohio's only newborn recovery center in Kettering, providing 24/7 inpatient medical care and family advocacy for infants born exposed to addictive substances and their mothers statewide across Ohio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Newborn Recovery Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO)

Keywords

• Newborn recovery services
• Neonatal abstinence care
• Family advocacy support
• Substance-exposed infant care
• Nonprofit healthcare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dayton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Medicaid Reimbursement: Starting January 18, 2026, Brigid's Path receives Medicaid reimbursement for babies treated for neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). Medicaid reimburses $559.62 per day for up to 30 days. This covers only a portion of the cost of care ($1,300 per day), with philanthropy making up the difference.
2. Donations and Grants: Funded through donations, federal/state grants, and private foundations. Beginning in 2026, while Medicaid provides essential revenue, additional funding from private individuals, foundations and grants makes up the rest of the budget. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
3. Government Grants: Received up to $190,000 through Gov. Mike DeWine's executive order for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), which released up to $13.4 million to support children, families, and workforce development across 16 Ohio agencies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Brigid's Path operates Ohio's first and only newborn recovery center, providing 24/7 inpatient, home-like medical care for infants born exposed to addictive substances (neonatal abstinence syndrome) for stays up to 90 days. The integrated offering combines a non-pharmacological and pharmacological therapeutic infant recovery program with strengths-based family advocacy services supporting mothers with substance use disorders, including Children's Services advocacy, housing support, care coordination, transportation, parenting education, and post-discharge support. All services are provided free of charge to families.

Product overview

Brigid's Path operates as Ohio's first and only newborn recovery center, offering a single integrated healthcare service model rather than a software product. The core offering combines an Infant Recovery Program (providing 24/7 inpatient medical care for substance-exposed newborns) with Family Advocacy Services (providing strengths-based support for mothers including housing, transportation, and community resource connections). Additional services include a Referral Program for confidential intake, a Medicaid Reimbursement Program (beginning January 2026), Volunteer Cuddler Program, 24-hour phone support for discharged families, and a Financial Assistance Program with sliding fee discounts based on Federal Poverty Guidelines. The organization does not offer a software platform or technology product—its offerings are entirely healthcare and support services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Infant Recovery Program 24/7 inpatient, home-like medical care for infants born exposed to addictive substances (neonatal abstinence syndrome/NAS), provided free to families. Combines non-pharmacological therapeutic methods (low-stimulation environments, high-touch responsive care, on-demand feeding, constant rocking/cuddling) with pharmacological treatment when needed, including nasogastric (NG) tube feeding for supplemental nutrition. Care is directed by a neonatal nurse practitioner and neonatologist, with stays up to 90 days and average length of stay of 46 days.
• Family Advocacy Services Strengths-based support services for mothers and families impacted by addiction, including advocacy with Children's Services, housing support, care coordination, transportation, parenting classes, connections with community resources, and ongoing support even after discharge. Family advocates work with each mother to establish meaningful goals based on her strengths.
• Referral Program Confidential referral service allowing individuals, hospitals, Children's Services organizations, and community agencies to refer a mother or baby to Brigid's Path. Accepts referrals online, by email, by phone (937-350-1785), or by walk-in. No doctor referral required; community agencies can refer families at any time before, during, or after pregnancy.

Quantifiable outcome

• 83% of babies would have been placed directly into foster care without Brigid's Path
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dayton Children's Hospital Transport TeamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDayton Children's transport team picks up babies from hospitals and transports them to Brigid's Path. Partnership enables safe transfer of infants from hospital to the recovery center.
• Montgomery County Family Treatment CourtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily Treatment Court works with Brigid's Path families to support recovery and reunification. Brigid's Path family advocates support moms attending court hearings and working toward custody goals.
• Safe Families for ChildrencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrigid's Path partners with Safe Families for Children program to provide additional support for families after discharge. Host families can care for babies while mothers complete treatment or find housing.
• HomefullminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing housing support and stability services for Brigid's Path families.
• Planting SeedsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting housing and stability for families served by Brigid's Path.
• Community Partners NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks with 20+ community partners including: Artemis Center, Brightview Health, Butler/Clinton/Greene/Miami/Montgomery/Warren County Children's Services, Daybreak, Greene County Children Services, Jeramiah's Letter, Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Miami Valley Child Development Centers, Miami Valley Recovery, Montgomery County Addiction Services, ADAMHS, Montgomery County Children's Services, Nova Behavioral Health, Promise To Hope, Ronald McDonald House Charities Dayton, Samaritan Behavioral Health, Sunrise Treatment Center, Westminster Presbyterian Church.
• Secure Future Advisors (Mark Morris and Jeff Garnica)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFinancial advisors at Secure Future Advisors who are partners of Brigid's Path and able to assist donors with tax-efficient giving options including Donor-Advised Funds, Qualified Charitable Distributions, Itemized Deduction Bunching, and Gifting Appreciated Assets.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lily's Place: Located in Huntington, West Virginia, Lily's Place is the nation's first residential newborn recovery center for infants with NAS and the closest direct comparator to Brigid's Path. It pioneered the model that Brigid's Path later replicated and operates a similar non-pharmacological, family-centered care model with referrals and donations.
• Safe Families for Children: A national nonprofit providing volunteer host families for children whose parents are in crisis — including substance use — preventing foster care placement. It is both a strategic partner of Brigid's Path and a directly comparable family-stabilization nonprofit model.

Broad incumbents

• March of Dimes: A large, established national nonprofit focused on maternal and infant health, including substance-exposed pregnancies and NAS. While far broader in scope than Brigid's Path, it shares the maternal-infant health nonprofit mission and is a relevant funder/partner comparator in the same donor ecosystem.
• Volunteers of America: A major national nonprofit operating residential and community-based programs including recovery services, family services, and support for at-risk mothers and children. It competes with Brigid's Path for philanthropic dollars and offers overlapping family advocacy and recovery services at greater geographic scale.
• Partnership to End Addiction: A national nonprofit focused on addiction prevention, treatment, and family support, including resources for pregnant women and families affected by substance use. It is a relevant peer in the SUD family-services space and a potential partner or funder.
• KVC Health Systems: A large nonprofit child welfare and behavioral health organization providing residential treatment, family preservation, and child services across multiple states. It overlaps with Brigid's Path's residential care, family advocacy, and children's services positioning.
• National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD / dba Faces & Voices of Recovery): A national nonprofit umbrella organization addressing substance use disorders, recovery support, and family services. It is comparable in that it occupies a similar donor and advocacy space as Brigid's Path, though at significantly greater scale and broader scope.
• Nurse-Family Partnership: A national nonprofit that pairs first-time mothers with nurse home visitors to improve pregnancy and child outcomes, with a strong focus on at-risk and substance-affected families. It overlaps with Brigid's Path's family advocacy model and shares a nurse-led care philosophy.

Regional players

• Children's Home & Aid: A Midwest-based nonprofit serving children and families through residential, foster care, and family support services. It is comparable to Brigid's Path in offering residential and wraparound family services for substance-affected families, though across a broader geographic and programmatic footprint.
• Maryville Academy: A regional Illinois-based nonprofit providing residential care, family services, and programs for at-risk children and mothers impacted by addiction. Comparable to Brigid's Path in operating residential and family advocacy services for substance-affected populations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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