Spurwink RI

What Spurwink RI does

Spurwink RI is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit incorporated in Rhode Island in 1984 (with continuous operations since 1982 as a subsidiary of the Spurwink School in Portland, Maine) that delivers integrated education, behavioral, therapeutic, vocational, residential, and supportive-living services to children and adults with disabilities statewide. Its portfolio comprises five core programs: The Spurwink School (a licensed, year-round NCASES-accredited special education and therapeutic day program serving approximately 40 students ages 5-18 with emotional and behavioral challenges in Lincoln, RI); VocLinks (supported employment training and individualized job placement for adults with developmental disabilities, working with employer partners such as Panera Bread, Schroder's Deli, and CVS); Adult Services (24-hour residential care, supported living, group homes, clinical, medical, and therapy supports); Supportive Living (affordable accessible housing operated through Spurwink Realty Development Company and Spurwink Supported Living, Inc. via the HUD Section 811 program, totaling roughly 30 units across Providence and North Providence); and the Family Support Center (parent education, supervised visitation, and case management for DCYF-involved families with developmental disabilities, in its 23rd year).

The organization is funded primarily through Rhode Island state agency contracts and Medicaid reimbursement — specifically through BHDDH (Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals), DCYF (Department of Children, Youth and Families), and Local Education Authorities (LEAs) via tuition arrangements with referring school districts — rather than direct consumer pricing. Spurwink RI functions as part of a coordinated referral network, including membership in the Community Provider Network of Rhode Island (CPNRI, which represents 23 private I/DD providers serving more than 3,500 people statewide), APSE, and the Rhode Island Coalition for Children and Families. There is no technology platform, no proprietary software product, and no AI/ML capability disclosed; the underlying delivery model is high-touch, credentialed clinical staffing operating out of administrative offices in Cranston and program sites statewide, under COA and NCASES accreditation.

Name

Spurwink RI

Legal name

spurwink|ri

Website

https://spurwinkri.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Spurwink RI is a Rhode Island 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1982 that provides integrated special education, behavioral health, vocational, residential, and supportive-housing services to children and adults with disabilities statewide, funded primarily through Medicaid and state agency contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAKAAAG

Special Education Vocational & Transition Programs (18–22)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Special Education Schools & Programs

SECONDARYEDAJAKAG

Transition Services (Secondary to Postsecondary/Employment, Life Skills)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Special Education Services

SECONDARYBPAGAEAC

Family & Parenting Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPAGADAO

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Special education programs
• Supported employment services
• Supportive housing services
• Behavioral health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cranston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Medicaid Reimbursement: Services eligible for Medicaid reimbursement through the state of Rhode Island. The organization receives funding from BHDDH (Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals) for developmental disability services.
2. State DCYF Contracts: Family Support Center services provided to DCYF-involved families under contract with the state.
3. Special Education Services: Year-round special education services funded through LEA agreements and tuition arrangements with referring school districts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Spurwink RI is a Rhode Island-based nonprofit that delivers integrated special education, behavioral health, vocational, supportive living, and family support services to children and adults with disabilities. Its portfolio spans The Spurwink School, VocLinks supported employment, Adult Services, Supportive Living (HUD Section 811 housing), and the Family Support Center, funded primarily through Medicaid reimbursement and state agency contracts.

Product overview

Spurwink RI is a nonprofit organization providing a coordinated portfolio of disability services across Rhode Island. The organization operates five core programs: The Spurwink School (special education and therapeutic services for children with behavioral/emotional challenges), VocLinks (supported employment and vocational training), Adult Services (residential and support services for adults with developmental disabilities), Supportive Living (affordable housing through Spurwink Realty Development Company), and the Family Support Center (parent education for DCYF-involved families). These programs work together to provide a continuum of care from childhood through adulthood, addressing educational, vocational, residential, and family support needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Spurwink School A licensed, year-round special education program providing integrated academic and therapeutic services to students ages 5-18 with emotional and behavioral challenges in a community-based setting. Located at 365 River Road, Lincoln, RI. NCASES-accredited.
• VocLinks Supported employment training and job placement service that links employers with qualified employees who have developmental disabilities. Develops individualized internships based on each participant's unique skills and interests, including job coaching.
• Adult Services Comprehensive supports for adults with developmental disabilities, including residential services (group homes, supported living apartments, family living), individual and group counseling, medical/nursing supports, psychological/psychiatric assistance, and occupational, physical, and speech therapy.
• Supportive Living Affordable, accessible housing for low-income individuals with physical and/or developmental disabilities or mental illness, including Willow Street Supportive Housing (20 units) and Westminster Street housing (7 units) in Providence, plus 3 condominium units in North Providence. Operated under the HUD Section 811 program.
• Family Support Center Specialized parent education and support services for DCYF-involved families with developmental disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses. Provides parent coaching, supervised visitation, case management, and assistance with applications for housing, employment, SSI/SSDI, SNAP, and WIC. Council on Accreditation (COA) accredited.

Quantifiable outcome

• Family Support Center entering 23rd year of service (started 1995)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered secondary, core and minor.

• Rhode Island Coalition for Children and Families (RICCF)secondaryOthers · 25 July 2018RICCF was incorporated in 2015 to serve as a formal children's policy and practice organization in Rhode Island.
• Community Provider Network of Rhode Island (CPNRI)coreOthers · 10 July 2018CPNRI represents twenty-three private providers of services and supports to people with developmental disabilities in RI. Spurwink RI is a member. CPNRI is the evolution of former OSARR and PRB organizations and has become a stronger collective voice for all members of the Rhode Island I/DD community.
• Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE)coreOthers · 10 July 2018APSE supports Employment First to facilitate the full inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace and community. Spurwink RI is a member.
• Schroder's Deli & CateringminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVocLinks employment partner providing job training opportunities. Employee Geoffrey works at Schroder's doing food prep jobs.
• Panera BreadminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVocLinks employment partner. Participant Kevin D. hired at Panera Bread and worked there for over 4 years.
• CVSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVocLinks volunteers at the CVS Charity Golf Classic.
• Tim Tebow FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Night to Shine event for people with special needs. Spurwink RI participates in this annual event.
• Ocean Pointe RI Christian ChurchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHost of Night to Shine event at Newport Marriott for people with special needs ages 14 and older.
• HUD Section 811 ProgramcoreOthersUS Department of Housing and Urban Development program providing housing assistance for people with physical and/or developmental disabilities and/or mental illness. Spurwink Realty Development Company participates in this program.
• United Cerebral Palsy (UCP)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerVocLinks wrote a grant for participant Kevin D. to get art supplies and take art classes at UCP.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• RHA Health Services: Nonprofit provider of I/DD, mental health, and substance use services across the Southeast U.S. Operates group homes, supported employment, and case management — closely aligned with Spurwink RI's adult services and supportive living programs.
• Penn-Mar Human Services: Mid-sized nonprofit I/DD provider in Pennsylvania offering residential, vocational, in-home, and behavioral support services. Directly comparable in mission, scale, and service mix to Spurwink RI.
• AHRC New York City: Large nonprofit organization supporting people with I/DD through education, residential, vocational, and family support services. Strong peer on integrated, multi-program disability service model and nonprofit funding structure.
• Hope Network: Nonprofit providing I/DD, behavioral health, and vocational services including supported employment, residential, and community living. Comparable in scale, funding model, and life-span continuum of services.
• The Spurwink School (Maine): Parent/incubator organization of Spurwink RI, operating parallel special education, behavioral health, and community services in Maine. Directly comparable in mission, program mix, and origin story.
• Lifespire: Nonprofit I/DD services organization offering residential, day, employment, and case management supports. Directly comparable in mission, service lines, and Medicaid-funded operating model.
• Evergreen Life Services: Nonprofit organization providing I/DD and behavioral health services including residential, supported employment, and case management across multiple states. Strong peer match on nonprofit structure and service portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• BrightSpring Health Services: Public company providing home and community-based I/DD, behavioral health, pharmacy, and supportive housing services. Comparable in payer mix (Medicaid) and service breadth across the disability population.
• Sevita Health (formerly The MENTOR Network): Large national provider of I/DD, behavioral health, and adult day services across the U.S. Operates a similar portfolio of residential, supported employment, and home & community-based services at far greater scale.
• Bayada Home Health Care: National home and community-based health services provider with a sizable I/DD and adult services practice. Comparable in Medicaid-funded, person-centered direct-care model across multiple states.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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