Shore Community Services

What Shore Community Services does

Shore Community Services, Inc. (DBA Shore Services) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered at 8350 Laramie Ave., Skokie, Illinois, that has delivered education, training, and support services to individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities since its founding in 1951. The organization serves nearly 400 children and adults across approximately 20 communities in the Chicago and North Shore area, including Skokie, Morton Grove, Evanston, and the north side of Chicago, through three core service lines: Adult Programs (Community Day Services, Vocational Training, Senior Programs, Home-Based Support), Child Programs (Home-Based Support for ages 3–17), and Residential Services (Supported Living Arrangements, Community Integrated Living Arrangements/CILAs, and ICF & CLF). Supporting programs include Community Employment Services that place individuals into jobs at community businesses, the Life in Motion – Your Choice adult day program at the Lois Lloyd Center (Skokie), and the True North – Find Your Path vocational program at the Joseph Koenig, Sr. Training Center (Morton Grove). The organization is CARF Gold Seal accredited and holds Charity Navigator and GuideStar Platinum transparency credentials.

The organization's revenue model is a hybrid of government reimbursement and private philanthropy. Illinois Department of Human Services Home-Based Services waiver funding is the largest stream, with state-set per-participant rates of $2,829/month for adults and $1,886/month for children as of January 2024; admission is gated through DHS ISC agency referrals and award letters. Government funding does not cover the full cost of services, so Shore supplements it with private donations from individuals, foundations, corporations, and community partners (cash, checks, credit cards, donor-advised funds, gifts of stock/real estate, and bequests via the Shore Legacy Society) and event revenue from the annual Golf Outing (now in its 31st year) and Spring Benefit. Delivery occurs at Shore-operated facilities and through in-home support across roughly 20 communities in north Chicagoland, supported by an ecosystem of 20+ strategic partnerships spanning healthcare (Advocate Medical Group Adult Down Syndrome Center, Ascension St. Francis), education (Erikson Institute, University of Illinois at Chicago), recreation (Evanston, Niles Special Recreation), employment (Curt's Cafe, Disability Works, BEST), and library/community organizations. The organization employs over 70 professional, paraprofessional, and support staff and is led by CEO Erin Ryan following the retirement of Alexis India Alm.

Name

Shore Community Services

Legal name

Shore Community Services Inc.

Website

https://shoreservices.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Shore Community Services is a Skokie, Illinois-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1951 that provides educational, residential, vocational, and home-based support services to nearly 400 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across north Chicagoland, funded by Illinois DHS waivers and private donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Intellectual and Developmental Disability Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Down Syndrome & Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Childcare (HSAAAIAC), Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ), Transition & School-Readiness Support for Special Needs Children (HSAAAIAO)

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Vocational training programs
• Residential living support
• Community employment services
• Home-based support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Skokie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Illinois Department of Human Services funding for Home-Based Services waiver programs, covering adults at $2,829/month and children at $1,886/month as of January 2024. Government funding does not cover the full cost of services.
2. Private Donations: Individual donors, foundations, corporations, and community partners provide supplementary funding through cash, checks, credit cards, donor advised funds, gifts of stock/real estate, and bequests.
3. Event Revenue: Annual events including Golf Outing (31st annual, $1,000/foursome, $275/golfer) and Spring Benefit generate sponsorship and registration revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Shore Community Services provides educational, residential, vocational, and community-integrated support programs for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Services include Adult Programs (Community Day Services, Vocational Training, Senior Programs, Home-Based Support), Child Programs (Home-Based Support for ages 3-17), Residential Services (Supported Living Arrangements, CILAs, ICF & CLF), and Community Employment Services that place individuals in jobs at local businesses. Programs are funded through Illinois Department of Human Services waivers, private donations, and foundation grants.

Product overview

Shore Community Services offers a comprehensive portfolio of programs and services for individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. The organization operates three core service lines: Adult Programs (Community Day Services, Vocational Training, Senior Programs, Home-Based Support), Child Programs (Home-Based Support for ages 3-17), and Residential Services (Supported Living Arrangements, CILAs, ICF & CLF). Supporting these are Home-Based Services (a self-directed program with services including Self-Direction Assistance, Personal Support Work, Developmental Training, and Employment Services) and Community Employment Services that place individuals in jobs at community businesses. Additional programs include the Life in Motion – Your Choice Program at Lois Lloyd Center and the True North – Find Your Path Program at the Joseph Koenig, Sr. Training Center. Services are funded through government programs (Illinois Department of Human Services), private donations, and individual contributions.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Adult Programs Comprehensive programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Community Day Services, Vocational Training, Senior Programs, and Home-Based Support services.
• Child Programs Services for children with developmental delays, intellectual or other developmental disabilities, including Home-Based Support for ages 3-17.
• Residential Services Housing and living arrangement services including Supported Living Arrangements (SLA), Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILAs), and ICF & CLF programs.
• Home-Based Services (HBS) Self-directed program helping individuals continue living safely in their own home or with family. Services include Self-Direction Assistance, Personal Support Work, Developmental Training, and Employment Services.
• Community Employment Services Program that places individuals with disabilities into employment in community businesses, providing job matching, on-site training, and follow-up consultation.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Advocate Medical Group Adult Down SyndromecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partnership providing medical services and support for adults with Down syndrome, integrating healthcare access into Shore's service ecosystem
• Ascension St. FranciscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partnership providing medical services to individuals served by Shore programs
• Business and Education for Students in Transition (BEST)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation partnership supporting students in transition to employment and adult services
• Chicagoland Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness community partnership supporting employment services and community integration
• Curt's CafecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial enterprise partnership providing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities
• Disability WorkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIllinois disability employment services partnership connecting individuals with disabilities to employment opportunities
• Erikson InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly childhood development education partnership supporting child programs
• Evanston Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership providing access to library resources and programming for individuals served
• Evanston Special RecreationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecreation partnership providing inclusive recreational programs and activities
• Illinois Masonic Community DentistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDental healthcare partnership providing oral health services to individuals served
• Intersect For AbilitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisability advocacy and services partnership supporting inclusive community opportunities
• Kiwanis Club of EvanstonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerService club partnership supporting community engagement and fundraising
• Knights of Columbus – St. Peter's CouncilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity service partnership supporting fundraising and volunteer efforts
• Morton Grove Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership providing library access and programming
• Niles-Maine Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership providing library resources and programs
• Niles Special RecreationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecreation partnership providing inclusive programming for individuals with disabilities
• Skokie Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership providing library access and programs
• St. Mary's Catholic ChurchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partnership supporting volunteer and fundraising activities
• Turning PointcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisability services partnership providing behavioral and mental health support services
• University of Illinois at ChicagominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership supporting research, training, and educational opportunities
• YWCA Evanston/North ShoreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial services partnership supporting community programs and advocacy

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Sevita Health (formerly The MENTOR Network): National provider of home- and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including host homes, day programs, and employment services. Comparable service portfolio but operates as a much larger for-profit across multiple states.
• Easterseals: National nonprofit providing disability and related services across medical, vocational, day, and community-living programs. Comparable in mission and service mix, with a substantially larger national footprint and broader brand.
• BrightSpring Health Services: Large national provider of home- and community-based services including I/DD waiver programs, home health, and behavioral health. Comparable on Illinois HCBS waiver service delivery but operates at vastly greater scale and as a for-profit.
• RHA Health Services: Multi-state provider of behavioral health and I/DD services, including residential, day, vocational, and home-based supports. Comparable operating model and population, with broader geographic diversification.
• Help at Home: Large national provider of in-home personal care and HCBS waiver services for individuals with disabilities and aging adults. Directly comparable on the home-based support segment Shore delivers under Illinois DHS waiver.

Direct peers

• The Arc of Illinois: Statewide chapter of The Arc, advocating for and providing services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Illinois. Overlaps with Shore on family support, advocacy, home-based services, and state-level waiver engagement.
• Penn-Mar Human Services: Mid-sized nonprofit supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential, day, employment, and home-based services. Comparable in size, mission, and person-centered service delivery model.
• Clearbrook: Chicago-area nonprofit providing residential, day, vocational, and home-based services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Direct peer given overlapping service lines, similar Illinois DHS waiver funding model, and comparable North Shore / Chicagoland geographic footprint.
• Mosaic: National nonprofit providing residential, day, employment, and behavioral supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Closely comparable operating model to Shore, especially on home- and community-based waiver-funded services.
• UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago: Chicago-area nonprofit serving children and adults with cerebral palsy and other disabilities through residential, day, and employment programs. Highly comparable to Shore in mission, Illinois DHS waiver reliance, and continuum-of-care service architecture.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/shoreservices
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shore-community-services-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/shorecommunityservice

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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