Whitmarsh House

What Whitmarsh House does

Whitmarsh House derives the majority of its revenue from per-resident/per-diem government contracts with the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) and the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH), supplemented by private placements and individual, church, and community donations (including a monthly giving program). The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and led by CEO Rob LaRocco (LMFT, CCTP II, EMDR-C), COO Lauren Johnson (BSW), Clinical Director Raymond Lambert (LMHC), Director of Programs Katherine Brinkman (BSW, CESP), and Corporate Compliance Officer Beth Crowley (RN, BSN). Distribution is purely direct-service within Rhode Island — there is no multi-state footprint, no parent company, no private-equity backing, no funding rounds on record, and no public revenue disclosure. Adjacent ecosystem partners include Crossroads (housing), Capital Grille (employment pipeline), Special Olympics Rhode Island (community engagement), and the JRI Trauma Center (clinical framework licensor).

Name

Whitmarsh House

Legal name

Whitmarsh House

Website

https://whitmarshcorp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Whitmarsh House is a Rhode Island 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating two residential homes and community-based programs that serve approximately 20-25 youth ages 16-21 and adults with developmental disabilities through DCYF and BHDDH contracts, using the ARC trauma-informed clinical framework.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Providence

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. Government Contracts: Whitmarsh House receives funding through contracts with DCYF (Department of Children, Youth and Families) for adolescent residential services and BHDDH (Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals) for adult developmental disability services.
2. Private Placements: Accepts private placements in addition to government-funded placements.
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Whitmarsh House receives donations from individuals, community groups, churches, and families. Monthly giving partnerships and one-time contributions support program operations, building improvements, and resident needs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Whitmarsh House operates residential and community-based care programs for adolescents (ages 16-21 under DCYF custody) and adults with developmental disabilities (through BHDDH). Services include trauma-certified clinical intervention (DBT, CBT, EMDR), independent living preparation, life skills training, family counseling, reunification support, and aftercare, delivered through two staffed 24/7 residential homes in Pawtucket, RI and outreach programs across Rhode Island.

Product overview

Whitmarsh House is a nonprofit organization offering a continuum of residential and community-based care programs for adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges in Rhode Island. The organization operates distinct programs including the Adolescent Developmental Disabilities Program (ADDP), Bridge Program Supervised Living (BPSL), Independent Living Program (ILP), Adult Residential Services, Community Based Services, and After Care. Programs serve youth ages 16-21 under DCYF custody and adults over 21 through BHDDH programs, with a focus on trauma-informed care using the ARC Framework, individual apartment-based living, and transitional support toward independence or reunification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Behavioral Health Intervention Trauma-certified clinical services delivered once per week, including intensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), weekly house groups, monthly character development groups, and liaison with outpatient psychiatrists and specialist clinicians. Designed for adolescents in Whitmarsh House residential care.
• Adolescent Developmental Disabilities Program (ADDP) Serves young men aged 16-20 with mild to moderate developmental disabilities, serious learning disorders, or cognitive impairments using family- and person-centered, strength-based, trauma-certified individualized plans of care aligned with DCYF service plans. Provides high-intensity clinical services, case management, and milieu therapy designed to assess and stabilize youth within three to twelve months.
• Bridge Program Supervised Living (BPSL) Serves young men aged 16-20 experiencing instability, complex trauma, substance use, legal issues, truancy, behavioral issues, and mental health issues in a less restrictive supervised setting, working toward reunification, step-down to family-based setting, or independent living.
• Independent Living Program (ILP) Provides individual apartment-based living arrangements for up to 6 adolescents aged 17-20 preparing for adulthood. Offers up to 6 hours of case management and life skills services per resident, with staff assistance available for appointments, transportation, grocery shopping, and job searches.
• After Care Program Provides services to youth recently discharged from Whitmarsh sites to help them return and remain in their home environment. Offers structure, support, and supervision to youth and their families for a duration of three to six months.
• Adult Residential Services Two residential settings in the Pawtucket community, each with two bedrooms providing individual space for residents while teaching social dynamics of roommate living. Each home is staffed 24/7 and serves adults with developmental disabilities through BHDDH referrals.
• Community Based Services Outreach services delivered to consumers in their own homes or apartments, providing weekly support to help individuals with developmental disabilities move forward in their personal goals.
• Mike Terry Apartments A partnership with Crossroads serving individuals aged 18-26 experiencing homelessness in the Providence area, providing stable housing and assistance to help residents get on their feet, find employment, and move to independent living.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% graduation rate/GED among residents
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CrossroadscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWhitmarsh and Crossroads formed a partnership working collaboratively to help individuals between ages 18 and 26 experiencing homelessness in the Providence area. The goal is to provide access to stable housing through the Mike Terry Apartments, then help residents get on their feet, find employment, and move to independent living.
• Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF)coreOthersWhitmarsh House contracts with DCYF and accepts placements through the department. Residential services are available for adolescents up to age 21 under DCYF custody. DCYF placements are a primary funding source.
• Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH)coreOthersWhitmarsh accepts referrals through BHDDH for adults who have developmental challenges. The organization works with BHDDH programs to help secure job placements for residents.
• Capital Grille (Providence)minorOthersCapital Grille in Providence hired Jeffrey, a Whitmarsh resident, who was quickly promoted to full-time and received a raise. The General Manager encouraged three other Capital Grilles in Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, and Boston to also hire people with developmental disabilities.
• Special Olympics Rhode IslandminorOthersMany adult residents with developmental disabilities participate in Special Olympics of Rhode Island, including the Summer Games held at University of Rhode Island. Residents compete on teams like the Woonsocket Wolverines.
• Justice Resource Institute (JRI) Trauma CenterminorOthersWhitmarsh House's therapeutic framework (ARC Framework) was developed by JRI's Trauma Center. The organization implements this evidence-based trauma intervention model.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Justice Resource Institute (JRI): JRI is the developer of the ARC Framework that Whitmarsh House implements, and itself operates residential and community-based trauma-informed programs for youth and families in Massachusetts. Direct peer in clinical model and target population.
• St. Mary's Home for Children: St. Mary's Home for Children is a Rhode Island-based nonprofit providing residential treatment and special education for youth with behavioral health needs. The most direct local peer to Whitmarsh's adolescent residential programs, also contracting with RI DCYF.
• Family Service of Rhode Island: Family Service of Rhode Island is a statewide nonprofit providing behavioral health, family support, and youth development services. Comparable nonprofit structure, government-contracted service model, and target population in the same Rhode Island market.
• Community Care Alliance (formerly The Providence Center): Community Care Alliance is a Rhode Island behavioral health nonprofit serving adults and youth with mental health and developmental disability needs. Comparable state-contracted behavioral health and residential services in the same Providence-area geography.
• Key Program Incorporated: Key Program is a New England-based nonprofit providing residential treatment, foster care, and youth development services. Comparable state-contracted residential care model for adolescents with complex behavioral health needs, though operating across multiple New England states.

Broad incumbents

• Boys Town: Boys Town is a national nonprofit operating residential and community-based programs for at-risk youth and families. Closest large-scale analog to Whitmarsh's family-style residential model and youth development focus, though operating at materially larger scale and across many states.
• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: Devereux is one of the largest U.S. nonprofits providing residential treatment and behavioral health services for youth and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental health needs. Operates at vastly larger scale but serves the same populations and uses a comparable continuum-of-care model.

Regional players

• Spurwink Services: Spurwink is a New England-based nonprofit providing residential treatment, behavioral health, and developmental disability services primarily in Maine. Comparable operating model with state-funded residential programs for youth and adults, though serving a different state geography.

Emerging players

• Crossroads Rhode Island: Crossroads Rhode Island is the state's largest nonprofit provider of services to people experiencing homelessness. Whitmarsh partners with Crossroads on the Mike Terry Apartments for ages 18–26, and the organizations serve overlapping at-risk populations in Providence.
• Catholic Social Services of Rhode Island / Catholic Charities: Catholic Social Services of Rhode Island provides adoption, family preservation, and youth services through state contracts. Comparable faith-rooted nonprofit model serving similar populations under DCYF-funded programs in Rhode Island.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WhitmarshCorp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/whitmarsh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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