DayOne PACT

What DayOne PACT does

DayOne PACT is an Illinois-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, founded in 1981 (as PACT, Inc.) by families of individuals with disabilities, that provides a vertically integrated continuum of disability services across the life span. Its core offerings are organized into two divisions: (1) Child & Family Connections / Early Intervention, in which DayOne PACT acts as the state-designated CFC agency for DuPage, Kane, and Kendall Counties and the formal entry point into Illinois' Part C Early Intervention system for children birth to three, and (2) Life Management Services™, a fee-based fiduciary program encompassing court-appointed guardianship, professional and special needs trust administration, power of attorney, standby services, advocacy, and private case management. The organization operates from two physical offices in Lisle (DuPage County) and St. Charles (Kane & Kendall Counties), supplemented by a toll-free line and a 24/7 crisis after-hours line, and distributes services directly via in-person consultations, phone-based coordination, and online contact-form intake.

DayOne PACT's business model blends three revenue streams: (i) a State of Illinois Part C grant that funds the CFC early intervention program at no cost to eligible families, (ii) fees for fiduciary and life management services governed by a published fee schedule (special needs trust administration, guardianship of person/estate, power of attorney, advocacy, standby, and billable activities), and (iii) tax-deductible charitable donations processed through the Classy.org platform, including monthly recurring and one-time gifts. The go-to-market motion is community-led and referral-driven, with demand generated through physicians, daycare providers, schools, family networks, word-of-mouth, the organization's website and educational content, Facebook, and 5.0-rated family testimonials; a strategic referral partnership with Options and Advocacy for McHenry County extends Life Management Services into McHenry County. The organization does not sell software, has no public technology stack, API, or app, and delivers services through licensed human service coordinators rather than automated systems.

Per the input data, the organization merged PACT, Inc. (founded 1981) with DayOne Network (founded 1989) on January 1, 2016 to form the current DayOne PACT entity, and currently serves over 6,000 people annually through early intervention and over 700 people nationwide as future trustee — making it one of Illinois' longest-serving disability advocacy organizations. It holds no venture capital, private equity, or parent-company ownership; control rests with its board, and no revenue, employee count, or financial filings are publicly disclosed.

Name

DayOne PACT

Legal name

DayOne PACT

Website

https://dayonepact.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

DayOne PACT is an Illinois 501(c)(3) non-profit providing disability services — designated Child & Family Connections early intervention agency for DuPage, Kane, and Kendall Counties, plus fee-based guardianship, special needs trust administration, and advocacy — to families and individuals with disabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lisle

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: As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, DayOne PACT relies on charitable donations from the community. The website promotes monthly giving options and one-time donations through a third-party platform (Classy.org). Donations are tax-deductible.
2. Fee-Based Life Management Services: The organization charges fees for fiduciary and life care services including guardianship, trustee services, special needs trust administration, and advocacy. A fee schedule exists for Special Needs Trust Administration, Guardianship of Person/Estate, Power of Attorney services, and Standby services. Fees cover services like case management, trust administration, and advocacy coordination.
3. Government Contracts (Child & Family Connections): DayOne PACT operates as the designated Child & Family Connections agency for DuPage, Kane, and Kendall Counties under a state grant from Illinois. This Early Intervention program serving children 0-3 is funded through the state's Part C Early Intervention system.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DayOne PACT is a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency providing service coordination, early intervention, guardianship, trustee services, and disability advocacy for individuals with disabilities across Illinois. The organization operates as the designated Child & Family Connections agency for DuPage, Kane, and Kendall Counties, and provides fee-based Life Management Services (guardianship, special needs trust administration, advocacy) statewide and nationally.

Product overview

DayOne PACT is a non-profit service organization (not a software product company) providing a unified portfolio of disability services across Illinois. The organization operates through two primary service divisions: Child & Family Connections / Early Intervention (serving children birth to 3 years in DuPage, Kane, and Kendall Counties) and Life Management Services™ (providing guardianship, trustee services, and advocacy for individuals across all life stages). Service Coordination serves as the connective thread across all programs, while Parent Liaison and Local Interagency Council provide supplemental peer and community support. The organization merged PACT, Inc. (founded 1981) with DayOne Network (founded 1989) in 2016 to form the current entity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Life Management Services™: A comprehensive program providing guardianship, trustee services, advocacy, and care coordination for individuals with disabilities.

Products and services

• Service Coordination Licensed service coordinators connect individuals with disabilities to resources, support, and benefits, reducing family burden and ensuring comprehensive care navigation across programs.
• Child & Family Connections / Early Intervention Designated Child & Family Connections agency for DuPage, Kane, and Kendall Counties providing early intervention services for children under three through the Part C Early Intervention program, connecting families to state-funded developmental services.
• Guardianship Court-appointed legal guardianship services for individuals with disabilities, including Guardian of Person, Guardian of Estate, Plenary Guardian, Short-term Guardian, Temporary Guardian, Limited Guardian, and Successor Guardian roles.
• Trustee Services / Special Needs Trust Administration Professional trustee services for special needs trusts including OBRA '93 Trustee, 3rd Party Trustee, Disability Trust Trustee, Living Trust Trustee, and Nursing Home Trust Trustee, managing assets to preserve public benefits while enhancing quality of life.
• Advocacy Advocacy services navigating schools, healthcare, and government systems, including IEP meetings and state-level policy advocacy to ensure individuals with disabilities receive services, rights, and dignity.
• Life Management Services™ A comprehensive continuum of fiduciary and life care services including guardianship, power of attorney, special needs trust administration, advocacy, care coordination, and standby services for individuals with unique physical, cognitive, and mental health needs.
• Parent Liaison Program Peer support provided by parents of children who have received EI services, offering information, parent connections, and educational workshops from those with lived experience.
• Local Interagency Council (LIC) A collaborative forum of parents, EI service providers, physicians, and community partners working to improve the local Early Intervention system for children with developmental delays.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves over 6,000 people annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Options and Advocacy for McHenry CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDayOne PACT's Life Management Services works with Options and Advocacy for McHenry County to provide fiduciary and life care services in McHenry County and surrounding areas. This partnership extends DayOne PACT's service reach beyond their primary DuPage, Kane, and Kendall counties into adjacent McHenry County, providing case management, trust, and guardian services through a affiliated organization that shares similar mission and service models.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Easterseals: National non-profit network delivering disability services, early intervention, and advocacy across the U.S. Closest direct peer in mission, scope, and 501(c)(3) non-profit model, with Illinois affiliates competing in the same EI and family-support space.
• United Cerebral Palsy (UCP): National non-profit network serving people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities through service coordination, advocacy, and life services. Direct peer in life-management, advocacy, and family navigation offerings.
• National Disability Rights Network: National non-profit federation of disability rights advocacy organizations providing case management, legal advocacy, and IEP/special-education support. Direct peer on the advocacy and systems-navigation dimensions of DayOne PACT's work.
• The Arc of the United States: National disability advocacy organization providing service coordination, guardianship supports, and policy advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Direct peer on advocacy, family support, and life-stage services.
• Options and Advocacy for McHenry County: Adjacent-county Illinois non-profit providing fiduciary, case management, and advocacy services to individuals with disabilities — explicitly a DayOne PACT strategic partner that extends their reach into McHenry County. Direct operational peer with shared service model and target population.

Broad incumbents

• Help at Home: Large multi-state home- and community-based services provider for people with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities and aging adults. Broad incumbent competing for the same caregiver talent and state Medicaid funding.
• BrightSpring Health Services: Large for-profit provider of home and community-based services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Operates across many states at substantially greater scale; broad incumbent competing for the same payer dollars and caregiver pool.
• Sevita Health: National for-profit provider of home- and community-based services for individuals with intellectual, developmental, and behavioral health needs. Broad incumbent in the same IDD service-coordination category.

Regional players

• Clearbrook: Illinois-based non-profit providing residential, vocational, and case-management services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the Chicago suburbs. Regional peer with overlapping service coordination and life-stage offerings.
• Thresholds: Chicago-area non-profit providing mental health, housing, and case-management services to adults with disabilities and behavioral health needs. Regional peer with overlapping service coordination and advocacy functions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/DayOnePACT
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dayone-pact

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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