KBEC Group

What KBEC Group does

KBEC Group, Inc. is a Washington, D.C.-based non-profit social services organization founded in 2009 by Executive Director Kimberly A. Hood-Berry. The organization delivers a portfolio of programs targeting three primary populations: youth and adults with intellectual, cognitive, learning, and/or emotional disabilities; underemployed and unemployed DC youth; and LGBTQ+ individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Core service lines include the Work Readiness Program (funded through DC's Rehabilitative Services Administration), the Career Academy (delivering job-specific certification via the proprietary TRAC — Train, Retain, Assess and Certify — system with credentials such as ServSafe, CPR/First Aid, and Certified Guest Services Professional), KBEC HCBS Home and Community-Based Waiver Services (a DC DDA-licensed provider), DDS Residential and Day Services, and the Living Life Alternatives LGBTQ+ Low Barrier Shelter (the first of its kind in the District of Columbia).

Revenue mechanics rely almost entirely on District of Columbia government contracts and grants (DDA waiver services, RSA work readiness funding) supplemented by donations through PayPal and CashApp. Pricing is not publicly disclosed because services are delivered to eligible participants at little to no cost via government-funded pathways. The organization markets itself through community partnerships, school district relationships, and direct referrals rather than performance marketing. Geographic operations are confined to Washington, D.C., with two known facilities (a central office at 3230 Pennsylvania Ave. SE and a Family Life Center at 4100 S. Capitol Street, SE).

The technology stack is light and service-delivery focused: a marketing/content website at kbecgroup.com, the proprietary TRAC curriculum for workforce training, and standard government contract reporting. The Early Learning Family Life Center is listed as "Coming Soon," representing the most recent planned product line extension into early childhood education. Headcount is reported in the 11–50 range, consistent with a small-to-mid community-based provider.

Name

KBEC Group

Legal name

KBEC Group, Inc.

Website

https://kbecgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KBEC Group, Inc. is a Washington, D.C.-based non-profit founded in 2009 that provides workforce development, disability support, and homeless services through DC government contracts, serving youth, adults with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals facing homelessness.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts - DC DDA Waiver Services: Home and Community-Based Waiver Services funded through the District of Columbia Department on Disability Services (DDA). Provides residential and day services for differently abled adults.
2. Rehabilitative Services Administration Contracts: Work readiness program funded through Rehabilitative Services Administration, providing job placement and training services to underemployed and unemployed youth residents of DC.
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Accepts donations through PayPal and CashApp for various programs including work readiness, shelter services, residential services, and career academy.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

KBEC Group, founded in 2009, provides educational, work readiness training, and social services for youth and adults in Washington, D.C. Its core offerings include the Career Academy delivering TRAC-certified job training in hospitality, residential and day services for differently abled adults under DC DDA HCBS waivers, the District's first LGBTQ+ Low Barrier shelter, work readiness programs for underemployed youth, and family re-housing stabilization services.

Product overview

KBEC Group is a social services organization offering multiple programs focused on workforce development, disability services, homeless services, and early childhood education. The portfolio includes the Work Readiness Program providing job placement and training, Career Academy offering vocational certifications through the TRAC system, KBEC HCBS delivering home and community-based disability services, DDS Residential and Day Services for adults with disabilities, Living Life Alternative's LGBTQ+ Low Barrier Shelter, and an upcoming Early Learning Family Life Center. These programs operate as distinct but complementary service lines addressing education, employment, housing, and disability support needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Work Readiness Program A job placement program providing work readiness training to underemployed and unemployed youth residents of the District of Columbia, including basic academic skill development, GED/high school diploma attainment, soft skill development, work readiness certifications, and job placement assistance. Delivered through the Training, Education, and Careers (TEC) program with 21st-century workforce readiness training and work-based learning.
• Career Academy Training and employment services providing job-specific training, certifications, and internship placement using the TRAC (Train, Retain, Assess and Certify) system, focused on hotel guest services, room services, and food services. Includes ServSafe, CPR/First Aid, and Certified Guest Services Professional credentialing.
• KBEC HCBS (Home and Community-Based Waiver Services) Person-centered supports delivered in homes and communities for individuals with intellectual, cognitive, learning, and/or emotional disabilities. Includes residential services, supported living, host home, respite, in-home supports, art therapy, dance, drama, music, wellness services, nutrition, fitness, massage, bereavement support, and family training, funded through the District of Columbia Department on Disability Services (DDA).
• DDS Residential and Day Services Services encouraging differently abled adults to lead healthy, safe, and satisfying self-directed lives through supported living services and day services focused on skill development and community participation.
• Living Life Alternative's LGBTQ+ Low Barrier Shelter Program The District of Columbia's first LGBTQ+ Low Barrier shelter serving homeless individuals and families of the LGBTQ+ community, providing case management, job readiness training, life skills classes, psychosocial support, and health and wellness support.
• Family Re-housing Stabilization Program Program serving youth families aged 18-26, helping families identify plans to achieve permanent housing stability.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKBEC Group partners with DC Public Schools, with Executive Director Kimberly A. Hood-Berry having served 10 years as Deputy Chief of Academic Support Programs within the Office of Teaching and Learning. The partnership focuses on transitioning youth programs and educational support services.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/KBECGROUPINC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kbec-group-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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