The Adult Skills Center

What The Adult Skills Center does

The Adult Skills Center (TASC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1987 by Kenneth 'Ken' Lane with the aid of the North Los Angeles County Regional Center (NLACRC). Headquartered at 16600 Sherman Way, Lake Balboa, California, TASC provides innovative and proactive services that empower individuals with diverse intellectual, developmental, and mental health needs to achieve independence and community integration. The organization serves nearly 200 clients annually across four California regions (San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, Antelope Valley, and Kern County) with a staff of over 240.

TASC's service portfolio spans core programs including Customized Employment, Community Integration, Supported Employment with Paid Intern Program, Independent Living Services (ILS), Supported Living Services (SLS), Behavior Analysis (BCBA services), and Specialized Therapeutic Services (STS) addressing significant mental health and behavioral challenges. The organization transitioned in October 2014 from site-based to a 100% community-integrated day program model. Additional offerings include Mobility & Transit, Coordinated Family Supports, Self-Determination Program coordination, and the Community Living Assistance Program (CLAP) providing no-interest loans for housing transitions. Micro Enterprises such as The Sunny Spot retail store (opened 2017) and Better World Clothing provide social-enterprise job training. All service rates are publicly disclosed under California DDS-approved rate schedules.

TASC's revenue model is multi-stream: the majority flows through vendor contracts with NLACRC under California's Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act framework, with supplementary revenue from individual/corporate donations (recurring and one-time contributions), a 2025/2026 tiered corporate sponsorship program, and micro-enterprise retail sales. The organization holds CARF accreditation, GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency, Title VI compliance, and operates as a licensed DDS vendor. Distribution occurs through regional center referrals, direct family inquiry, and community-based service delivery rather than traditional commercial channels.

Name

The Adult Skills Center

Legal name

The Adult Skills Center

Website

https://tascservices.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Adult Skills Center (TASC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1987 that provides employment, independent living, behavioral, and therapeutic services to nearly 200 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities annually across four California regions, funded primarily through California regional center contracts, donations, and corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Services for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ), Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI), Functional Life Skills & Transition-to-Adulthood Curriculum (ADL, Vocational, Community) (EDAGAMAJ)

Keywords

• Disability services
• Supported employment services
• Independent living services
• Behavioral therapy services
• Developmental disability support

Headquarters

HQ city

Toluca Lake

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts and Regional Center Funding: TASC operates under contract with the North Los Angeles County Regional Center (NLACRC), one of 21 regional centers under the California Department of Developmental Services (DDS). Services are funded through the regional center system, which was created by the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act. TASC receives vendor numbers and service codes for billing purposes.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, TASC receives tax-deductible donations from individuals, families, and community members. The organization offers recurring and one-time contribution options with suggested donation amounts of $20, $50, $100, and $250.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Annual corporate sponsorship program with various tiers available. Current 2025/2026 sponsors include First Citizens Bank, Resurrection Auto Body, Enterprise Fleet Management, HUB International, and Jackson Lewis PC.
4. Client Service Fees: Fee-for-service revenue from specific programs and services including day services, transportation, employment support, and therapeutic services. Rates are publicly disclosed through the program's rate schedule.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Adult Skills Center (TASC) provides community-based disability services for adults with intellectual, developmental, and mental health needs in California. Its core offerings include supported employment, independent living services, supported living services, customized employment, community integration training, specialized therapeutic services, and behavior analysis. The organization also operates social enterprise micro businesses (The Sunny Spot retail store and Better World Clothing) to provide real-world job training for its clients.

Product overview

The Adult Skills Center (TASC) operates as a nonprofit service organization rather than a technology product company. TASC provides a comprehensive portfolio of disability services organized into core service programs, social enterprises, and specialized support offerings. The core services include Customized Employment, Supported Employment (with Paid Intern Program), Community Integration, Independent Living Services (ILS), Supported Living Services (SLS), Behavior Analysis, and Specialized Therapeutic Services (STS). These programs are complemented by social enterprises called Micro Enterprises, including The Sunny Spot retail store and Better World Clothing, which provide job training and competitive employment opportunities. Additional support services include Mobility & Transit, Coordinated Family Supports, the Self-Determination Program, and the Community Living Assistance Program (CLAP) offering no-interest loans. TASC transitioned in 2014 to a 100% community-integrated day program model and serves nearly 200 clients each year through multiple locations in California.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Sunny Spot: A retail store operated by TASC that provides job training and competitive employment opportunities for TASC clients.
• Better World Clothing

Products and services

• Customized Employment
• Community Integration
• Supported Employment
• Supported Living Services (SLS)
• Independent Living Services (ILS)
• Specialized Therapeutic Services (STS)
• Behavior Analysis
• The Sunny Spot
• Better World Clothing
• Mobility and Transit Services
• Coordinated Family Supports
• Self-Determination Program Support
• Community Living Assistance Program (CLAP)
• Older Adults Successful Aging Program
• Cooperative Home Program
• Paid Intern Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,500 individuals served since 1987
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• North Los Angeles County Regional Center (NLACRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNLACRC is one of 21 regional centers under contract with California DDS to coordinate services for individuals with developmental disabilities. TASC operates as a vendor under NLACRC's oversight, with programs monitored through IPP and ISP processes. NLACRC serves more than 28,000 individuals in the San Fernando, Santa Clarita, and Antelope Valleys.
• California Department of Developmental Services (DDS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency that oversees the regional center system created by the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act. DDS contracts with 21 regional centers, which in turn contract with service providers like TASC.
• Sanctuary Animal Assisted TherapysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with a three-acre animal sanctuary in Santa Clarita, California that rescues horses, pigs, goats, chickens, donkeys and other barnyard animals. TASC clients have access to animal-assisted therapy services that help develop self-worth, trust, communication, and socialization skills.
• Department of Rehabilitation (California)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState agency providing vocational rehabilitation services. TASC works in partnership with the Department of Rehabilitation to place clients in supported employment programs.
• North Los Angeles County Regional CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWith the aid of NLACRC, Kenneth Lane created The Adult Skills Center in 1987 in response to families' concerns about wanting more involvement in their loved ones' programming.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hope Services: Hope Services is a Silicon Valley-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving adults with IDD through supported employment, residential services, behavioral support, and community integration — directly mirroring TASC's service stack in a different California region.
• The Arc of California: The Arc California is the state chapter of a national disability advocacy and services network offering employment, residential, behavioral, and advocacy services for IDD clients — comparable mission and California vendor footprint.
• PRIDE Industries: PRIDE Industries is a California-based nonprofit social enterprise providing supported and competitive employment services for individuals with disabilities — highly comparable to TASC's Micro Enterprises and supported employment programs.
• United Cerebral Palsy of Los Angeles (Ventures): UCP Los Angeles (Ventures) provides supported living, day programs, and employment services for adults with developmental disabilities across LA County — same vendor structure, same regional center ecosystem, same regional focus.
• LifeStream Inc: LifeStream is a Southern California nonprofit providing community living, supported employment, behavioral health, and IDD services — comparable service portfolio to TASC and overlapping vendor relationships with California regional centers.
• Easterseals Southern California: Easterseals SoCal provides adult day services, supported employment, behavioral, and community-living services for individuals with IDD across Southern California — overlapping geography and program mix with TASC.

Broad incumbents

• RISE Services Inc. RISE is a multi-state human services organization providing residential, day, employment, and behavioral health services for individuals with IDD — comparable service breadth and regulatory vendor model across multiple states.
• Goodwill Industries of Southern California: Goodwill SoCal operates workforce development, supported employment, and community programs serving individuals with disabilities — overlapping employment and community integration services in overlapping Southern California geography.
• BrightSpring Health Services: BrightSpring is a national diversified provider of I/DD, behavioral health, and home health services — comparable core IDD services (supported living, day, employment) at meaningful scale, functioning as a broad incumbent in the same space.
• Sevita Health (formerly MENTOR/California MENTOR): Sevita Health is one of the largest U.S. providers of home- and community-based services including supported living, day programs, and behavioral health for adults with IDD — broader portfolio but overlapping service lines and clinical staffing model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC7IjagfcXp3oycWG_Q0Dufg/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/theadultskillscenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/theadultskillscenter
• Xx.com/tasc87
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/theadultskillscenter-tasc

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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