What Kennedy-Donovan Center does

Kennedy-Donovan Center (KDC) is a Massachusetts-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit human services organization founded in 1969 in Foxboro, MA, delivering a 13-program portfolio organized into three service divisions: Early Intervention (children birth–36 months with developmental delays), Community Developmental Services (Adult Foster Care, Day Habilitation, Community-Based Day Support, Family Support Center, Individual Support, Respite, and Shared Living for adults with developmental disabilities), and Family Services (Emergency Shelter, Independent Living, Intensive Foster Care, LIFT, and Support and Stabilization for children, youth, and families). KDC serves approximately 7,500 individuals and families across 150 communities spanning more than 110 miles from Nantucket to Worcester through eight physical offices and in-home service delivery.

The organization is funded almost entirely through Massachusetts state-government contracts and Medicaid. In FY2025, KDC reported total revenue of $39,988,436, with the payer mix led by Third Party Insurance/MassHealth at $13.6M (34%), followed by DDS ($9.35M, 23%), Medicaid/MassHealth direct ($6.08M, 15%), DCF ($4.62M, 12%), DPH ($3.98M, 10%), and Other Income ($2.33M, 6%). Services to eligible individuals are provided free of charge; revenue is generated by billing government payers for units of service (home visits, day-program hours, foster-care days, shelter nights). Foster parents receive standardized daily stipends ($73.35 for Intensive Foster Care, $82.45 for LIFT) funded through DCF contracts. The go-to-market motion is therefore sales-led but procurement-driven — placements and admissions are routed through state agencies (DCF, DDS, DPH) and pediatricians/parents self-refer for Early Intervention.

KDC holds Three-Year CARF Accreditation (June 2025) for Community Integration and Host Family/Shared Living services, DPH certification for Early Intervention, HIPAA compliance for PHI, and ADA/WCAG 2.0 AA accessibility for digital properties. The organization employs 251–500 staff (historically reported as ~550–600) and is led by President & CEO Lisa Morgan (since 2021), CFO Charles Marshall, and Board Chair Brad Pineault. There is no venture or private-equity funding; growth is funded organically through expanded state contracts, grant capture (e.g., Cape Cod Foundation, Pledgeling Foundation, Ronald McDonald House Charities), and individual/corporate donations.

Name

Kennedy-Donovan Center

Legal name

Kennedy-Donovan Center

Website

https://kdc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Kennedy-Donovan Center is a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1969 that delivers 13 early-intervention, developmental-disability, and foster-care programs to 7,500 individuals and families across 150 communities, funded almost entirely by state contracts and Medicaid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human Services / Social Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (624110), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Educational Support Services (61171), Child Care Services (62441)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Needs Early Intervention & Preschool Programs (EDAKAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family Coaching, Parent-Mediated & Home Visiting EI Services (EDACAFAJ), Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH), Pediatric Rehabilitation & Developmental Therapy Centers (PT/OT/SLP) (HLAFAJAL), Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

Keywords

• Early intervention services
• Developmental disability support
• Foster care services
• Family support services
• Human services nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Foxboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts and Medicaid: KDC receives funding primarily from Massachusetts state agencies including Department of Developmental Services (DDS), Department of Children and Families (DCF), Department of Public Health (DPH), and MassHealth/Medicaid. These contracts fund the majority of direct service programs.
2. Third-Party Insurance: Revenue from third-party insurance payers including MassHealth for covered services.
3. Grants and Donations: Funding from foundations, corporate sponsors, and individual donors supports program enhancement and special initiatives.
4. Foster Care Stipends: Foster parents receive daily stipends ($73.35 for Intensive Foster Care, $82.45 for LIFT) which are government-funded payments passed through KDC.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kennedy-Donovan Center is a nonprofit human services agency that delivers direct-service programs supporting children and adults with developmental disabilities, children and youth in foster care, and families across Central and Southeastern Massachusetts. Its 13 programs span Early Intervention (birth to 36 months), Community Developmental Services (Adult Foster Care, Day Habilitation, Shared Living, Respite, etc.), and Family Services (Foster Care, Emergency Shelter, Independent Living, LIFT, Support and Stabilization). Services are provided at no cost to eligible clients, funded by Massachusetts state agency contracts and supplemented by donations and grants.

Product overview

Kennedy-Donovan Center is a nonprofit human services organization providing a comprehensive suite of programs across Central and Southeastern Massachusetts. The organization operates three main service divisions: Early Intervention (for children birth to 36 months with developmental delays), Community Developmental Services (including Adult Foster Care, Day Habilitation, Community-Based Day Support, Family Support Center, Individual Support, Respite Services, and Shared Living for adults with developmental disabilities), and Family Services (Emergency Shelter, Independent Living, Intensive Foster Care, Lives in Forward Transition/LIFT, and Support and Stabilization for children, youth, and families). The portfolio includes 13 distinct programs serving approximately 7,500 individuals and families across 150 communities. This is not a technology product but a collection of direct-service human services programs designed to support individuals with developmental disabilities, children and families in foster care, and those requiring family support across the lifespan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Intervention Family-centered early intervention services for children from birth to 36 months who have or are at risk for developmental delays. Services include developmental evaluations, home visits, childcare center visits, and support for meeting physical and communication milestones. Delivered across five KDC locations and certified by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
• Adult Foster Care

Quantifiable outcome

• 82.7% of children assessed for Early Intervention transitioned into ongoing services
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Cape Cod FoundationminorOthersLocal foundation supporting KDC's work through grants; part of KDC's network of foundation supporters
• Pledgeling FoundationminorOthersNational foundation providing grant support for KDC programs
• Roy T. Morgan FoundationminorOthersLocal foundation supporting KDC's mission
• Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern New EnglandcoreOthersDonated $20,000 to support sensory room equipment and furnishings at KDC's New Bedford programs serving children with developmental disabilities
• Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF)coreOthersPrimary government partner for foster care services; eligible placements made exclusively through DCF for Emergency Shelter and Intensive Foster Care programs
• Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS)coreOthersPrimary government funder for adult developmental disability services including Shared Living, Individual Support, Adult Foster Care, and Day Habilitation
• Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH)coreOthersOversees and certifies Early Intervention programs; KDC's EI programs meet state standards certified by DPH
• United Way of Greater New BedfordminorOthersCommunity partner supporting KDC through collaborative initiatives

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bay Cove Human Services: Massachusetts-based nonprofit providing developmental services, mental health treatment, and community living supports for individuals with disabilities — comparable adult services and DDS funding model.
• Northeast Arc: Massachusetts-based nonprofit providing early intervention, day programs, residential services, and family support for individuals with developmental disabilities and autism — directly comparable EI and adult services portfolio.
• Vinfen: Massachusetts-based nonprofit human services organization delivering community-based supports for individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, and brain injuries — comparable service mix and government funding model.
• Riverside Community Care: Massachusetts-based nonprofit providing mental health, developmental disability, early intervention, and family services funded primarily through state contracts — directly comparable scope and payer mix.
• Seven Hills Foundation: Massachusetts-headquartered nonprofit supporting children and adults with developmental disabilities through residential, day, early intervention, and family programs — directly comparable service portfolio and funding structure.
• Justice Resource Institute (JRI): Massachusetts-based nonprofit delivering foster care, residential, special education, and developmental services across the lifespan — closely mirrors KDC's family services and adult disability portfolio.
• Bridgewell: Massachusetts-based nonprofit providing housing, day programs, clinical services, and community supports for individuals with disabilities — overlapping adult disability and community-based service delivery.
• The Arc of Massachusetts: Statewide advocacy and service organization supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families — closely aligned mission and Massachusetts focus.
• May Institute: Massachusetts-based nonprofit providing lifespan services for individuals with developmental disabilities, including early intervention, residential, day habilitation, and family services — overlapping KDC's adult disability and EI portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: National nonprofit operating across behavioral health, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and child welfare including foster care — broader geographic footprint but overlapping service categories and populations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/KennedyDonovanCenter
• Facebookfacebook.com/KennedyDonovanCenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kennedy-donovan-center
• Instagraminstagram.com/kennedydonovancenter
• Xx.com/kennedydonovan

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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