The ARC of Montgomery County

Name

The ARC of Montgomery County

Legal name

The Arc Montgomery County, Inc.

Website

https://thearcmontgomerycounty.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Human Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Child and Youth Services (62411), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Down Syndrome & Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Childcare (HSAAAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Inclusive / Special-Needs Childcare Centers (EDACAAAH), Interagency Coordination & Case Management (VR, DD, Medicaid Waivers) (EDAKANAM)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Inclusive childcare services
• Residential support services
• Employment support services
• Respite care coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Rockville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (Medicaid Waivers): Primary funding from Maryland's Community Pathways Medicaid Waiver for adult services including Community Living Services, Employment & Meaningful Day Services, and Personal Support Services. Adults must be approved for this waiver to receive services.
2. Program Fees & Childcare: Revenue from fully-inclusive childcare services for children 6 weeks to 5 years, including special education and nursing support. Youth after-school and summer programming.
3. Donations & Charitable Contributions: Cash donations, vehicle donations, gifts of stocks and bonds, bequests, and workplace giving campaigns. EIN #52-0639953. Accepts donations through vehicle donation partnership with CARS.
4. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees supporting advocacy and community programs. Membership categories include Person Supported by The Arc ($25), Individual ($50), Business/Corporate ($200). Membership year runs July 1 to June 30.
5. Workforce Solutions for Businesses: Contract fees from businesses for pre-screened, qualified work team members with disabilities. Fee negotiated in advance with no additional charge for mentor support. Includes job carving services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Arc of Montgomery County is a nonprofit human services organization that delivers direct support services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the full lifespan (6 weeks to 96+ years). Its core offerings include fully-inclusive childcare (KFICCC), after-school and youth programming, Community Living Services (30+ residential homes), Employment & Meaningful Day Services, Personal Support Services, self-advocacy, respite coordination, and disability benefits counseling, primarily funded through Maryland's Community Pathways Medicaid Waiver.

Product overview

The Arc Montgomery County is a nonprofit human services organization providing a comprehensive suite of programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across all ages. The organization operates a portfolio of interconnected service lines: the Karasik Family Infant & Child Care Center (KFICCC) provides inclusive early childhood care; the After All program serves youth ages 11-21 with after-school and summer programming; Adult services include Community Living Services (residential housing at 30+ locations), Employment & Meaningful Day Services, Personal Support Services, and the STAND Together self-advocacy group. Cross-cutting services include Respite Coordination for family caregivers, Disability Benefits Counseling for benefits management, and business workforce solutions placing employees with disabilities. Services are available to Montgomery County residents approved for Maryland's Community Pathways Medicaid Waiver.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KFICCC (Karasik Family, Infant & Child Care Center): Fully-inclusive childcare center for children ages six weeks to 5 years
• After All
• STAND Together
• Empowering Abilities

Products and services

• Karasik Family Infant & Child Care Center (KFICCC) Fully-inclusive childcare for children six weeks to five years, including preschool, special education support, and nursing care, serving children with and without developmental disabilities and chronic medical conditions.
• After All Youth Program After-school and summer programming for youth ages 11-21 with disabilities, offering social and recreational opportunities, independence and social skills development, and retail skills training.
• Community Living Services (CLS) Residential support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing shared housing (2-4 people typically, up to 5 in some situations) with Direct Support Professional assistance for daily living, meal preparation, and community participation.
• Employment & Meaningful Day Services (E&MDS) Comprehensive employment services including Discovery, employment preparation, job development, job coaching, ongoing job support, job retention, and follow-along services, plus Meaningful Day Services offering community recreational activities for groups of up to 4 participants.
• Personal Support Services In-home and person-centered support provided by Direct Support Professionals, assisting with daily activities, community participation, and independent living skills including college enrollment support. Maximum of 82 hours per week based on individual needs.
• STAND Together Self-advocacy group for adults with disabilities meeting monthly to build community, discuss advocacy issues, and support one another.
• Empowering Abilities (DSP Fellowship Program) Training and fellowship program for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) aimed at building workforce capacity and recognizing excellence in disability services support.
• Respite Coordination Short-term relief coordination services for unpaid family caregivers of children, adults, and seniors with disabilities, providing resources and educational workshops for family members.
• Disability Benefits Counseling Benefits management support helping individuals with disabilities understand and coordinate Social Security (SSI, SSDI), Medicaid, and State of Maryland disability benefits, including guidance on ABLE accounts.
• Hire Our Workforce (Business Services) Workforce solutions providing pre-screened, qualified employees with disabilities to local businesses through customized employment matching, on-site job training, and ongoing support from professional mentors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 600 individuals served daily across all programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Arc of the United StatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational affiliation with The Arc of the United States organization. Partners for vehicle donation program through CARS. Membership in The Arc Montgomery County entitles members to membership in The Arc Maryland and The Arc of the United States.
• The Arc MarylandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level affiliation. Essential contact information is shared with The Arc Maryland and The Arc of the United States for membership purposes.
• Ben Lewis PlumbingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmployment partner providing competitive integrated employment for individuals with disabilities. Contract employment relationship where The Arc provides screened workers with on-site mentor support.
• Maryland Department of Health - Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegulatory partner providing Community Pathways Medicaid Waiver funding. DDA reviews and approves all service documentation and admission decisions. Major systems changes impacting funding, person-centered planning, regulation, and billing.
• Montgomery County GovernmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployment partner including government entities that hire The Arc's qualified work teams. County, state, and federal governments listed as employment partners.
• Maryland ABLEminorOthersPartnership for Maryland ABLE (Achieving A Better Life Experience) accounts - innovative savings accounts for people with disabilities that don't jeopardize federal, state, or local means tested benefits.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Arc Maryland: State-level chapter of The Arc federation serving individuals with IDD across Maryland. Direct peer because it shares the same national affiliation, advocacy mission, and developmental disabilities service population, with overlapping DDA-funded programs.
• SEEC (Seeking Education, Equity, and Community): Montgomery County, MD-based nonprofit providing services, employment, and community living supports for people with developmental disabilities. Highly comparable given shared geography, IDD population, and personalized day/employment services.
• Jewish Foundation for Group Homes: Maryland/Virginia-based nonprofit operating group homes and supported living for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Direct peer in residential services model, IDD focus, and DMV geography.
• Chimes International: Mid-Atlantic nonprofit providing residential, employment, day, and behavioral health services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable across the full lifespan service mix and DD waiver funding model.
• Penn-Mar Human Services: Pennsylvania/Maryland-based nonprofit offering residential, employment, personal support, and behavioral services for adults with IDD. Comparable lifespan services portfolio and reliance on Medicaid HCBS waiver funding.
• Melmark: Multi-state nonprofit providing residential, educational, and clinical services for children and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable in serving IDD population with a mix of school-age and adult programming.
• RCM of Washington: Nonprofit serving people with developmental disabilities in the Washington, DC/Capital region, with employment and community living programs. Comparable as a regional IDD provider using similar DDA-style waiver pathways.

Broad incumbents

• The Arc of the United States: National federation of which The Arc Montgomery County is an affiliated chapter. Comparable in advocacy mission and IDD population focus but operates at a national scope rather than as a direct service provider.
• BrightSpring Health Services: Large diversified provider of home and community-based services, including disability and behavioral health support across many states. Comparable in delivering waiver-funded IDD services, but at a national scale and across a much broader service portfolio.

Regional players

• Resources for Children with Special Needs: Washington, DC-area nonprofit providing case management and benefits support for children and families with developmental disabilities. Comparable in case management, benefits counseling, and IDD family supports, though primarily DC-region focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/thearcmc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TheArcMontgomery
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheArcMontgomeryCounty
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thearcmontgomerycounty
• Instagraminstagram.com/thearcmontgomerycounty

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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