L.I.F.E.

What L.I.F.E. does

L.I.F.E., Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit human services organization founded in 1983 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. It provides integrated support services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities — including autism, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities, and traumatic brain injury — across residential, medical day, and vocational/employment settings. The organization serves over 200 individuals and employs over 200 staff across five Maryland counties: Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Howard County, Charles County, and St. Mary's County.

The organization's service portfolio is organized around three core programs: the Community Living Program (residential services ranging from 24-hour licensed group homes to drop-in and individualized support), the Adult Medical Day Program (medical day care for medically fragile adults with developmental disabilities, opened February 2007 in Arbutus, MD), and the Meaningful Day Program (pre-employment training, job matching, on-site coaching, and day habilitation, with locations in Baltimore City and Waldorf). Supporting services include Individualized Support Services and Family and Community Supports. Technology is not a core focus; operations rely on standard nonprofit management systems for case management and compliance. L.I.F.E. is licensed by the Maryland Office of Health Care Quality and is a licensed provider for both the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS).

Revenue is generated primarily through managed-services contracts with Maryland state agencies (DDA, DORS), Maryland Medicaid reimbursement for medical day care, private insurance, private pay, and charitable donations. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by individual care plan and funding source. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through physical program locations and government program referrals, with a community-led referral motion sourcing individuals from DDA, Community Coordination Services (CCS), MMARS Inc., MSDE, and families/guardians.

Name

L.I.F.E.

Legal name

L.I.F.E., Inc.

Website

https://lifeinc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

L.I.F.E., Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1983 in Baltimore, Maryland, providing residential, medical day, and vocational/employment services to over 200 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across five Maryland counties, funded primarily through Maryland DDA, DORS, and Medicaid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI)

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Adult residential care
• Vocational rehabilitation services
• Medical day care
• Community living support

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Programs: Services are primarily funded through Maryland state government programs including Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) funding and Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) contracts. This covers residential services, vocational programs, and adult medical day care.
2. Healthcare Reimbursement: Adult Medical Day Program accepts Maryland Medicaid, private insurance, and private payments. Services are provided in compliance with state healthcare regulations.
3. Donations: The organization accepts charitable donations to support programs for adults with varying abilities. Donations help fund enhanced services and community integration activities.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

L.I.F.E. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides residential, vocational, and medical day services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Maryland. Its three core programs are Community Living (group homes, alternative living units, 24-hour support), Adult Medical Day Program (nursing-supervised day care for medically fragile adults), and Meaningful Day (employment training, job placement, and day habilitation). Services are delivered through licensed facilities and government-funded programs in partnership with Maryland's Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS).

Product overview

L.I.F.E. (Living in a Free Environment) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 1983, providing human services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization operates a multi-service portfolio consisting of three core programs: Community Living Program (residential services with group homes and alternative living units), Adult Medical Day Program (medical day care for medically fragile individuals), and Meaningful Day Program (vocational/employment services). Supporting services include Individualized Support Services and Family and Community Supports. The organization serves over 200 individuals across Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Howard County, Charles County, and St. Mary's County in Maryland, with locations in Baltimore City and Charles County for Meaningful Day services. Licensed by the Office of Healthcare Quality and serving as a licensed provider for Developmental Disability Administration (DDA) and Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Living Program Residential services including group homes, alternative living units, respite care, and individual support services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Includes 24-hour support, daily living skills, personal care, nursing supports, medication administration, and community integration.
• Adult Medical Day Program (AMDC) Day program for medically fragile adults 18+ with developmental disabilities, providing nursing care, medication monitoring, social activities, meals, transportation, and therapies including PT/OT and speech. Licensed by Office of Health Care Quality.
• Meaningful Day Program Employment and vocational services including pre-employment training, job matching, on-site coaching, employer partnerships, transportation support, and day habilitation services. Includes the Employee Development Service (EDS) 6-week vocational training program and Community Development Service (CDS).
• Individualized Support Services (ISS) Personalized support services tailored to individual needs within the community living framework for adults with developmental disabilities.
• Family and Community Supports Services supporting families of individuals with disabilities and facilitating community integration for participants across L.I.F.E.'s programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves over 200 individuals annually across residential, vocational, and medical day programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerL.I.F.E. is a licensed provider for the Developmental Disabilities Administration, providing residential, vocational, and medical day services to individuals with developmental disabilities through DDA-funded programs. The partnership enables access to state-funded disability services for participants.
• Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerL.I.F.E. is a licensed provider for DORS, providing customized, community integrated employment services to participants with disabilities. Through this partnership, L.I.F.E. offers the Employee Development Service (EDS) 6-week program for vocational training and job placement assistance.
• Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)supportingOthersReferral partner for educational support services and transition programs for individuals with disabilities, connecting students and young adults to L.I.F.E.'s vocational and residential programs.
• Community Coordination Services (CCS)supportingOthersReferral partner for community-based support coordination, helping connect individuals with disabilities to L.I.F.E.'s residential and day programs.
• MMARS Inc.supportingOthersReferral partner organization that connects individuals with disabilities to L.I.F.E.'s services through their coordination and support programs.
• Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)supportingOthersL.I.F.E.'s Adult Medical Day Program participates in CACFP, following state of Maryland Food guidelines for meals provided to participants, ensuring nutritious breakfast and lunch.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Chimes: Maryland and Delaware-based nonprofit providing residential, vocational, day, and behavioral health services for people with IDD. Closely comparable in service portfolio and Medicaid/DDA funding model.
• SEEC (Seeking Employment, Equality and Community): Maryland nonprofit offering employment, day, residential, and personal supports to adults with developmental disabilities. Directly comparable in DDA/DORS-licensed vocational and community services.
• Active Day: Multi-state operator of adult medical day care centers serving seniors and adults with disabilities. L.I.F.E.'s Adult Medical Day Program competes in the same category, and Active Day was previously an employer of L.I.F.E.'s current AMDC director.
• The Arc Baltimore: Maryland nonprofit serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential, vocational, and community-living programs. Competes with L.I.F.E. for DDA funding and participants in the Baltimore region.
• Penn-Mar Human Services: Maryland-based nonprofit providing residential, vocational, and community-based services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Directly comparable to L.I.F.E. in mission, service mix, and Maryland geography.
• Goodwill Industries of Monocacy Valley: Western Maryland Goodwill providing vocational and employment services for individuals with disabilities. Comparable in DORS-funded vocational training model and overlap in L.I.F.E.'s leadership network.

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals Delaware & Maryland's Eastern Shore: Regional Easterseals affiliate delivering disability services including vocational, residential, and medical day programs. Comparable in mission and funding mix, with broader national brand and resources.
• Bancroft: Multi-state nonprofit providing residential, educational, vocational, and behavioral health services for people with IDD and autism. Larger and broader in scope than L.I.F.E., with comparable service lines and Medicaid funding.
• United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Central Maryland: Affiliate of the national UCP network serving individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities through residential, vocational, and assistive-technology programs in Maryland. Comparable in mission and target population.
• The Arc Maryland: Statewide umbrella organization for The Arc network in Maryland, providing advocacy, family support, and direct services for individuals with IDD. Operates at a broader advocacy-plus-services level relative to L.I.F.E.'s direct service focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/life___40
• Facebookfacebook.com/LIFEBaltimore
• Instagraminstagram.com/l.i.f.e_baltimore
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/l.i.f.e.-inc.

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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