Lawrence County Association for Responsible Care

What Lawrence County Association for Responsible Care does

Lawrence County Association for Responsible Care (LCARC), founded in 1954 and headquartered in New Castle, Pennsylvania, is a nonprofit provider of community and residential services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism. The organization operates as Lawrence County's largest provider in this category and is Qualified under Pennsylvania's Medicaid waiver framework. Service delivery is conducted through Direct Support Professionals across 14 single-family residential homes, HUD-sponsored apartment living programs, day programs, in-home and community support, early intervention, advocacy and education, and a summer camp program. Geographic operations are confined to Lawrence County, and the agency consistently receives high accolades from government oversight bodies operating under CMS Home and Community Rule compliance.

The business model is reimbursement-driven rather than consumer-paid. LCARC bills Medicaid for waiver-funded services and third-party insurance where applicable; families typically incur no out-of-pocket costs and no co-pays. Supplemental revenue comes from donations, accepted via mail or online through the agency's website. Marketing and intake occur primarily through the website (lcarconline.org), social media channels (Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn), and referrals from healthcare providers, schools, and advocacy networks. A small adjacent revenue stream was added in November 2025 with the launch of an online apparel store in partnership with a local supplier, offering branded merchandise for pickup at the main office.

Technology is minimal and administrative: no proprietary platform, no AI/ML capabilities, no published app, and no API or SDK integrations are disclosed. Leadership is headed by CEO Oren Kern and CFO Pete Darno, supported by program directors overseeing Residential, Community Participation Services, Early Intervention, Companion Services, Summer Camp, HR, IT, and Compliance functions. The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and operates with no parent company, no subsidiaries, no funding rounds, and no disclosed revenue figures.

Name

Lawrence County Association for Responsible Care

Legal name

Lawrence County Association for Responsible Care

Website

https://lcarconline.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

LCARC is a 1954-founded Pennsylvania nonprofit providing residential, community, day, early intervention, and home-based services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Lawrence County, funded primarily through Medicaid waivers and insurance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Home & Community-Based Services (HCBS) Coordination & Case Management (HSABAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Assistive Technology & AAC for Young Children (EDACAFAL), Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Intellectual disability services
• Residential care services
• Community participation support
• Early intervention programs
• Developmental disability support

Headquarters

HQ city

New Castle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Medicaid Waiver Program Billing: LCARC provides services to individuals who have waiver funding. The agency bills Medicaid for services rendered, with most families having no out-of-pocket costs and not being liable for co-pays.
2. Insurance Billing: Services are billed to insurance where applicable, with families typically not responsible for co-pays.
3. Donations: The organization accepts donations via mail to their main office or through online donation options.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LCARC is a nonprofit agency that delivers residential, community, day, home-based, early intervention, advocacy, and apartment living services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism, in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. Services are delivered in person by trained Direct Support Professionals, primarily funded through Medicaid waivers and insurance, with no out-of-pocket cost to most families.

Product overview

Lawrence County Association for Responsible Care (LCARC) offers a comprehensive suite of disability services organized as distinct programs that work together to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across all life stages. The organization provides Residential Services through 14 single-family homes; Community Participation Services for daytime support; In-Home & Community Services for family-based support; Early Intervention for young children; Advocacy and Education for system navigation; Apartment Living for independent living; and a Summer Camp Program for recreational opportunities. Most services are provided at no out-of-pocket cost to families, with billing to insurance or Medicaid. The organization also recently launched an online apparel store for merchandise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Services 24/7 residential support provided at 14 single-family homes in the New Castle area for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Direct Support Professionals deliver medical and behavioral support while enabling independence and community participation.
• Community Participation Services (CPS)

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Intermediate Unit IVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLCARC is an active member of the local Right to Education TASK Force sponsored by Intermediate Unit IV. This partnership enables LCARC to advocate for individuals with disabilities and collaborate on education initiatives within the community.
• Local Apparel SupplierminorOthersLCARC partnered with a local supplier for their new online apparel store to ensure merchandise meets standards for comfort and durability. This is a merchandise supply partnership for branded LCARC gear.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Merakey: Merakey is a Pennsylvania-headquartered nonprofit providing behavioral health, intellectual disabilities, and autism services across multiple states. Closely comparable to LCARC in IDD mission, residential/community offerings, and regional focus.
• Penn-Mar Human Services: Penn-Mar is a Pennsylvania-based nonprofit providing residential, community, day, and employment services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Direct comparable to LCARC in mission, geography (PA), and service mix.
• Chimes (Chimes Family of Services): Chimes is a Mid-Atlantic nonprofit providing residential, day, vocational, and behavioral health services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable to LCARC in mission, scale, and HCBS waiver delivery.
• Life's WORC: Life's WORC is a New York-based nonprofit providing residential, day habilitation, and community support for individuals with developmental disabilities. Directly comparable to LCARC in residential home model and HCBS waiver funding.
• RHA Health Services: RHA Health Services operates residential, community, and behavioral health programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across multiple states. Comparable to LCARC in service mix and HCBS waiver funding model.

Broad incumbents

• BrightSpring Health Services: BrightSpring is a diversified home and community-based services provider with significant IDD/behavioral health operations. Comparable to LCARC in waiver-funded residential and community services for IDD populations.
• Bayada Home Health Care: Bayada is a large nonprofit home health and HCBS provider offering pediatric and adult personal care, including services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Comparable to LCARC in home- and community-based service delivery to IDD clients.
• Sevita Health (formerly The MENTOR Network): Sevita is one of the largest U.S. providers of home and community-based services for individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. Comparable to LCARC across residential, day, and HCBS service lines, though at vastly greater scale.
• The Arc of the United States: The Arc is a national nonprofit network of chapters providing advocacy, residential, community, and family support services for individuals with IDD. Comparable to LCARC as a long-established nonprofit IDD provider with local chapter delivery model.
• UCP (United Cerebral Palsy): UCP is a national nonprofit network providing direct services, advocacy, and residential support for individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Comparable to LCARC as a mission-aligned nonprofit IDD provider.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OfficialLCARC
• Facebookfacebook.com/lcarconline
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lcarc
• Instagraminstagram.com/officiallcarc/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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