Kerry's Place

What Kerry's Place does

Kerry's Place Autism Services is a registered Canadian charity (charitable registration number 107565665RR0001) and Ontario's largest Autism service provider, operating continuously since 1974. It delivers a comprehensive portfolio of evidence-based Autism services for children, youth, adults, and families across Ontario, anchored in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) methodology overseen by Registered Behaviour Analysts. Core programmatic lines include Ontario Autism Program (OAP) funded services (Core Clinical, Caregiver-Mediated Early Years, Foundational Family Services, Entry to School, Urgent Response Services), Supported Living and Supported Independent Living at 90+ locations, respite, camps, employment services, transitional supports, and specialized programs such as Brave Space for 2SLGBTQ+ Autistic individuals. A 1,000+ person clinical and direct-support staff serves approximately 6,000 individuals and families annually.

The business model is predominantly government-funded: the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) funds the OAP and developmental services for adults (accessed via Developmental Services Ontario / DSO), with supplemental revenue from a fee-for-service schedule ($75-$3,300 per offering) for camps, clinical services, skill-building groups, and respite, and from charitable donations and fundraising events (the annual Golf Classic has cumulatively raised over $1M). Go-to-market is referral and intake-driven via a central Intake Team, with regional offices in Central, Toronto, and East Ontario plus virtual delivery Canada-wide. Distribution is built around nine regional offices, 90+ supported living homes, and partnerships with regional Autism service networks (TASN, YSAN).

Strategic positioning centers on a multi-decade brand, regulatory accreditation (Qmentum Exemplary Standing, 2024), BACB ACE Provider status for continuing education, and an 8-year Housing Strategy targeting 25% capacity expansion by 2032, partially enabled by new housing development partnerships with The Daniels Corporation and the Brampton Building Belonging initiative (August 2025). The organization is led by an 11-member executive team (4 VPs, CFO, incoming President & CEO Normandie Wragg effective July 13, 2026 succeeding Dr. Sue VanDeVelde-Coke) and governed by an 11-person Board of Directors. No external investors, parent company, or subsidiaries exist; no revenue, funding rounds, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed in the input.

Name

Kerry's Place

Legal name

Kerry's Place Autism Services

Website

https://kerrysplace.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Kerry's Place Autism Services is Canada's largest Autism service provider, delivering evidence-based ABA, supported living, respite, employment, and OAP-funded services to 6,000+ Autistic children, adults, and families across Ontario through 1,000+ staff and 90+ residential locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autism and Disability Support Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (62419)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism Early Intervention (Educational) (EDAKAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked) (EDAKAKAJ), Autism Classroom & School Program Support (Inclusion/Resource) (EDAKAKAC), Autism Teacher Training & Professional Development (EDAKAKAL), Autism (ASD) Support Childcare (HSAAAIAA)

Keywords

• Autism services
• Developmental disability support
• Applied behaviour analysis
• Supported living programs
• Residential care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Newmarket

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ontario Autism Program (OAP) Government Funding: Core clinical and family services are funded and administered by the Province of Ontario through the Ontario Autism Program for children and youth under 18. Services include Core Clinical Services, Caregiver-Mediated Early Years, Foundational Family Services, Entry to School, and Urgent Response Services.
2. Ministry-Funded Supported Living Services: Residential and supported independent living programs for Autistic adults funded through the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) and accessed via Developmental Services Ontario (DSO). Kerry's Place operates group supported living at 90+ locations and Supported Independent Living programs.
3. Fee-for-Service / Purchased Services: Individual clinical services, respite services, camps, skill-building groups, employment services, and workshops are available on a user-fee basis. User fees range from $75 for short respite sessions up to $3,300 for clinical programs. Some services carry a $75 user fee for respite support.
4. Donations and Fundraising: Charitable donations from individuals, corporate sponsors, and event fundraising including the annual Golf Classic (over $1M raised), Bowl-A-Thon, and Pride merchandise sales. The organization holds charitable registration number 107565665RR0001 and issues official tax receipts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kerry's Place Autism Services delivers evidence-based Autism support services across Ontario, including Ontario Autism Program (OAP) clinical services, Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), supported living at 90+ locations, respite, camps, employment programs, and skill-building groups. Services are delivered in-person across Ontario regional offices (Central, Toronto, East) and virtually Canada-wide to autistic children, teens, adults, and their families.

Product overview

Kerry's Place is Canada's largest Autism service provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of evidence-based services and supports for autistic children, teens, adults, and families across Ontario. The organization operates a multi-service platform structure including Ontario Autism Program (OAP) services funded by the provincial government, Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) clinical services, Supported Living programs at 90+ locations, and various community-based programs. Core offerings include skill-building groups, respite services, camps, employment services, family supports, and specialized programs like Brave Space for 2SLGBTQ+ individuals. The organization also provides extensive educational resources through its Resource Portal and Social Scripts, plus professional training through Learning and Development programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ontario Autism Program (OAP) Services Government-funded Autism services for children and youth under 18, including Core Clinical Services, Caregiver-Mediated Early Years, Foundational Family Services, Entry to School, and Urgent Response Services delivered through the Ontario Autism Program.
• Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Services Clinical autism services using Applied Behaviour Analysis principles to support development in communication, social skills, self-regulation, and independent living for children, teens, and adults, overseen by Registered Behaviour Analysts.
• Supported Living Residential and supported independent living programs for autistic adults at 90+ locations across Ontario, including group supported living, Supported Independent Living (SIL), day supports, and home share programs, funded through the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services.
• Camps Day camps for autistic children and youth including summer, winter, and March Break camps at locations across Ontario, with activities in art, music, technology, science, and group activities.
• Respite Services Respite services for autistic children, teens, and adults providing breaks for families and caregivers, including Children's Respite Flexible Funding, Toronto Overnight Respite, Weekend Day Respite, and Saturday Day Respite Group.
• Employment Services Employment support programs including Ready, Willing and Able and EmploymentWorks to help autistic adults and teens build skills, find and keep employment across Durham, Halton, Peel, Toronto, and York regions.
• Learning and Development Workshops, seminars, and professional development courses for understanding Autism, including Autism Certificate Course, Fundamentals of Autism, EnAbling Inclusive Futures, and Community Training Initiative available Canada-wide.
• Brave Space Evidence-informed resources and services for autistic individuals and families navigating gender and sexuality identity, including guides on gender-affirming care, gender pronouns, and name changes in Ontario for the 2SLGBTQ+ Autistic community.
• Adult Supports Autism services for adults including recreation and social groups, community participation supports, day supports, employment supports, peer support, and consultation services.
• Transitional Supports Services helping autistic teens and families navigate transitions from adolescence to adulthood, building skills for independence, school success, job readiness, and identity exploration.
• Family and Caregiver Supports Support groups, educational resources, respite opportunities, service coordination, and consultation services for parents, family members, and caregivers of autistic individuals.
• Groups Social skills and support groups for kids, teens, adults, and families including curriculum-based groups, adult support groups, PEERS for Adolescents, and recreation and respite groups.
• ABA March Break Camp ABA-powered March Break Camp for autistic children ages 8-17 with group experiences promoting social and group readiness skills.
• Autism Certificate Course Professional development certificate course on understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder, offered for educators, employers, and care professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 275 individuals currently served in housing programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core, regional and minor.

• Brampton Housing PartnershipflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Building Belonging partnership delivering first-of-its-kind inclusive housing options in Brampton for Autistic adults, announced August 2025. Part of Kerry's Place Housing Strategy to address the housing crisis for Ontarians with developmental disabilities.
• Autism Alliance CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing collaboration on national Autism advocacy and resource sharing. Listed as a valued community partner of Kerry's Place.
• Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) OntariocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner collaborating on mental health integration for Autistic individuals who may have co-occurring mental health needs.
• Ontario Autism Services Implementation and Support (OASIS) NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial autism services network member providing implementation support and collaboration across Ontario autism service providers.
• York Community Autism PartnershipregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner in York Region working to support Autistic individuals and families in the local community.
• York Simcoe Autism Network (YSAN)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional network partner. Kerry's Place partners with YSAN to deliver Entry to School Program and Urgent Response Services in York/Simcoe region.
• Toronto Autism Services Network (TASN)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional network partner. Kerry's Place partners with TASN to deliver Entry to School Program and Urgent Response Services in Toronto region.
• Ontario Association on Developmental Disabilities (OADD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing professional development and knowledge sharing in the field of developmental disabilities.
• Ready, Willing & AblecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational initiative partner supporting employment opportunities for Autistic individuals. Kerry's Place participates as an employment services provider in Durham, Halton, Peel, Toronto, and York regions.
• Intentional Community ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting intentional community development models relevant to supported living and community integration for Autistic adults.
• The Daniels CorporationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing development partner. A first-of-its-kind partnership delivering inclusive housing options for Autistic adults. Featured as a key partner in Kerry's Place's Housing Strategy to expand housing capacity by 25% by 2032.
• Hike OntariominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting outdoor and hiking activities for Autistic individuals, contributing to recreation and community inclusion programs.
• Services and Housing in the Province (SHIP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial network partner focused on housing and services for people with developmental disabilities, aligning with Kerry's Place's housing strategy.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sinneave Family Foundation: Calgary-based Autism services and research foundation listed as a funding/peer partner of Kerry's Place. Comparable lifespan autism support model and transition programming for youth and adults.
• Geneva Centre for Autism: Toronto-based Autism service provider delivering clinical, educational, and family supports across the lifespan. Closely comparable to Kerry's Place in mission, ABA-based clinical model, and Ontario-centric geographic focus.
• Reena: Ontario non-profit supporting individuals with developmental disabilities including Autism through residential, day program, and community participation services. Directly comparable supported-living and adult-services model at scale.
• Surrey Place Centre: Toronto-based provider serving individuals with developmental disabilities and Autism through clinical services, residential supports, and community programs. Direct competitor for Ontario government contracts and Toronto-region service delivery.
• SAAAC Autism Centre: Toronto-based Autism services organization with a focus on underserved communities. Comparable in delivering ABA-based clinical programs, family supports, and community-based programming in Ontario.
• Maltby Centre: Kingston, Ontario autism and developmental services provider (current employer of incoming Kerry's Place CEO Normandie Wragg). Comparable service mix including ABA, family support, and government-funded program delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Community Living Ontario: Provincial umbrella organization supporting people with developmental disabilities across Ontario. Overlaps with Kerry's Place on supported living, advocacy, and family supports for Autistic adults.
• Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital: Toronto pediatric rehabilitation hospital offering Autism and developmental services as part of a broader children's health portfolio. Overlaps with Kerry's Place on Entry to School, ABA, and family supports but operates at a larger institutional scale.
• Autism Ontario: Provincial Autism advocacy and resource organization. Comparable in lifespan focus and Ontario-wide reach; complementary rather than directly substitutable, but competes for donor dollars and family mind-share.

Regional players

• Pacific Autism Family Network: British Columbia-based Autism service and resource hub offering lifespan supports, clinical services, and family programming. Comparable mission and service breadth but geographically focused on BC rather than Ontario.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

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