What Target Community & Educational Services does

Target Community & Educational Services, Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit founded in 1983 in Westminster, Maryland, that delivers community-based residential, vocational, educational, and support services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization operates seven group homes in Carroll County with 24/7 live-in support, an Apartment Program in Rockville (Montgomery County), Autism Waiver Service Coordination, the TOPS school-to-adult transition program with Carroll County Public Schools, Meaningful Day Programs, Employment & Vocational Services, Personal Supports, Transportation, and Post-Secondary Programs. A distinctive offering is the Target-McDaniel Graduate Program, a two-year, 30-credit Master's in Human Services Management operated jointly with McDaniel College, in which graduate students work as live-in Community Living Managers in exchange for free tuition, stipend, room and board, and healthcare.

The organization serves 200+ individuals across Carroll and Montgomery Counties and employs 200+ staff. Service delivery is direct rather than reseller-based: staff provide 24/7 residential support, vocational placement with local employer partners (including North Carroll Community School, Potomac Pizza, JeannieBird Baking, AVI Food Systems at McDaniel College, Old Westminster Winery, and Interfaith Works), day-program activities, and individualized support plans. Applications are accepted through an online Microsoft Forms portal, while recruitment uses a NinjaGig job portal; promotional content is distributed via Vimeo and a podcast series on Spotify.

Revenue is assembled from three streams: government program funding (primarily Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration and Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services), individual and corporate donations (supplemented by legacy giving through the Circle of Five Society), and foundation grants (e.g., a 2020 Trumpower Foundation grant of $15,000). Specific service fees and total revenue are not publicly disclosed. The organization is governed by its own Board of Directors under President & CEO Dr. Matthew J. Ramsey, who assumed leadership on July 1, 2022, and also serves as the Laurence J. Adams Endowed Chair at McDaniel College.

Name

Target Community & Educational Services

Legal name

Target Community & Educational Services, Inc.

Website

https://targetcommunity.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Target Community & Educational Services is a Westminster, Maryland-based 501c3 nonprofit that provides residential, vocational, educational, and support services to 200+ individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Carroll and Montgomery Counties, operating seven group homes and a distinctive Master's-in-Human-Services graduate program in partnership with McDaniel College.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Human Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Educational Support Services (611710), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism Transition Planning & Postsecondary Readiness (Educational) (EDAKAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Classroom & School Program Support (Inclusion/Resource) (EDAKAKAC), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), Transition & School-Readiness Support for Special Needs Children (HSAAAIAO)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Community living services
• Supported employment programs
• Residential group homes
• Autism waiver coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Westminster

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual and corporate donations supporting all programs and services
2. Foundation Grants: Grants from foundations such as the Harold Glen and Audrey G. Benson Trumpower Foundation for training and professional development

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Target Community & Educational Services is a nonprofit organization that provides community-based residential living, vocational and employment support, Meaningful Day programs, Autism Waiver service coordination, transition services, transportation, post-secondary education support, and a Master's in Human Services Management graduate program to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Carroll and Montgomery Counties, Maryland. Services are delivered directly through seven residential group homes, an apartment program, day programs, and on-the-job coaching, supported by government contracts, donations, and grants.

Product overview

Target Community & Educational Services is a nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of community-based residential, vocational, educational, and support services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization operates a core residential platform consisting of seven Target Homes in Carroll County with 24/7 live-in support and an Apartment Program in Rockville for independent living. Complementary vocational services include Employment & Vocational Services (career exploration, job training, placement) and Meaningful Day Programs (hands-on activities in education, recreation, and daily living skills). Specialized programs include Autism Waiver Service Coordination and the TOPS (Transition Opportunities for Personal Success) program. A distinguishing feature is the Target-McDaniel Graduate Program—a unique two-year Master's degree in Human Services Management where graduate students serve as live-in Community Living Managers. Additional services include Personal Supports, Transportation, and Post-Secondary Programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Target Homes Seven residential group homes in Carroll County, Maryland, each housing three adults with 24/7 live-in support from dedicated Community Living Managers.
• Apartment Program Independent living program in Rockville, MD with on-site supervision, transportation assistance, medical coordination, and daily living skills support for adults with disabilities.
• Employment & Vocational Services Customized career exploration, job training, placement, and ongoing job coaching for adults with disabilities, with placements across local retail, childcare, and government employer partners.
• Meaningful Day Programs Drop-in daytime services offering hands-on experiences in education, recreation, art, and daily living skills, funded by Maryland DORS and Community Development Services.
• Autism Waiver Service Coordination Professional assessments, individualized service plans, and coordination of services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, delivered in partnership with local educational institutions and the Maryland DDA.
• Transition Opportunities for Personal Success (TOPS) Residential living skills instruction delivered in collaboration with Carroll County Public Schools to prepare students with disabilities for adult independence.
• Target-McDaniel Graduate Program Two-year, 30-credit Master's in Human Services Management offered with McDaniel College. Graduate students serve as live-in Community Living Managers in Target Homes or the Apartment Program and receive free tuition, annual stipend, free room and board, and comprehensive healthcare.
• Personal Supports Program Community-based support services delivered in participants' own homes to enhance independence and daily living skills.
• Transportation Services Reliable transportation support that enables participants to attend the Vocational Services Program and other community-based activities.
• Post-Secondary Programs Educational support helping individuals with disabilities pursue post-secondary education and training opportunities.

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Integration4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• McDaniel CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1983Founding partnership with McDaniel College (formerly Western Maryland College) established in 1983 by Dr. Donald Rabush. McDaniel College provides the academic infrastructure for the Master's in Human Services Management program. Graduate students live and work as Community Living Managers in Target's residential homes while earning their degree. Dr. Matthew J. Ramsey serves as the Laurence J. Adams Endowed Chair at McDaniel College.
• Carroll County Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Carroll County Public Schools on the Transition Opportunities for Personal Success (TOPS) program, providing residential living skills instruction for students with disabilities to enhance independence and prepare for adult life.
• Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partnership providing Autism Waiver Service Coordination and funding for services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partnership providing funding and support for vocational rehabilitation services, employment programs, and career development for individuals with disabilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Arc Maryland: Statewide Maryland chapter of the national Arc network providing residential, vocational, advocacy, and case-management services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Directly comparable on customer segment, state funding reliance (Maryland DDA/DORS), and service mix including residential and employment supports.
• Melwood: Large Maryland/DC-area nonprofit providing residential, day, vocational, and supported employment services to people with developmental disabilities. Comparable on service menu (group homes, employment placement, recreation/day programs) and DC-area geographic footprint, but operates at significantly greater scale.
• Penn-Mar Human Services: Maryland/Pennsylvania regional nonprofit serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential, vocational, day, and community participation programs. Directly comparable residential and employment service model, with a similarly dispersed multi-county footprint.
• Chimes: Maryland-headquartered nonprofit providing residential, vocational, day, and behavioral health services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable on service breadth, Maryland concentration, and state-reimbursement funding model.
• SEEC (Searcy, EmcGill, Anthis, Eken): Montgomery County, MD-based nonprofit providing day, employment, residential, and community-living services for adults with developmental disabilities. Most directly comparable peer on immediate geography (Montgomery County overlap) and service mix.

Emerging players

• Bridges from School to Work: National nonprofit focused specifically on school-to-employment transition and supported employment for young adults with disabilities. Comparable on the vocational/employment placement function and employer partnership model, but narrower scope than Target's residential services.

Broad incumbents

• Kennedy Krieger Institute: Baltimore-based internationally recognized institution serving children and young adults with developmental disabilities, autism, and brain injuries through clinical, educational, and community programs. Comparable on autism service offerings and Maryland footprint, with broader scope including medical/clinical care.
• Easter Seals (formerly Easterseals Mid-Atlantic): National disability services nonprofit with a strong DC/Maryland/Virginia presence offering autism services, vocational rehabilitation, day programs, and case management. Comparable on autism waiver coordination and vocational services, but operates as part of a much larger national network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/target_1983

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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