The Arc Caddo-Bossier

What The Arc Caddo-Bossier does

The Arc Caddo-Bossier is a private 501(c)(3) non-profit agency founded on June 24, 1954, headquartered in Shreveport, Louisiana, that provides disability services across the full lifecycle — from early childhood through adulthood — in the Northwest Louisiana region. The organization operates eight integrated programs: Goldman School and Child Development Centers (a Type III, four-star licensed inclusive early childhood center for ages 8 weeks to 5 years); Frost Industries (an employment division providing linen, custodial, mail sorting, and packaging services under federal AbilityOne contracts); eight Community Homes offering 24/7 supervised residential living; the GREAT Equine Assisted Services program (a PATH International member center on a 30-acre, 37,000 sq ft campus offering therapeutic horseback riding since 1997); the Conly Day Program for adult day activities; Community Living Supports and Services (CLSS) administering multiple Louisiana HCBS waivers); HUD-regulated affordable housing through the Louisiana Disabled Persons Housing Corporation (24 units); and the only Respite Center in Region 7. The organization serves both people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and, through Frost Industries, government and commercial customers including Barksdale Air Force Base, Willis Knighton Health Systems, and Ft. Polk.

The business model is a hybrid non-profit revenue stack: commercial service revenue from AbilityOne federal contracts (Barksdale AFB mail handling with Secret Facility Clearance, custodial across 85+ buildings/850,000+ sq ft, linen processing 500,000-600,000 lbs annually) and commercial healthcare accounts; program service fees for childcare, equine therapy ($420 per 12-week session, $140 per 4-week summer session), and respite care; foundation grants (notably a $166,000 grant from the Community Foundation of North Louisiana via the Stiles Mineral Reserve Fund in 2025); individual donations routed through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC# 55406), Kroger Community Rewards, and direct giving; annual memberships starting at $25; and event-based fundraising (Go for the Gold 5K, Wine Dine Equine gala, Paddlefest). Go-to-market is community-based and event-driven: the organization markets through social media (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok), biweekly email newsletters, local press, and a network of cause-marketing partners (Shreveport Mudbugs, BeauxJax Crafthouse, The Seventh Tap Brewing Project, We Rock the Spectrum). It is governed by a Board of Directors with an affiliated foundation (established 1997) and holds no external institutional investors or parent company.

Name

The Arc Caddo-Bossier

Legal name

The Arc Caddo-Bossier

Website

https://thearccaddobossier.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

The Arc Caddo-Bossier is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1954 in Shreveport, Louisiana, operating eight integrated disability service programs — inclusive childcare, AbilityOne employment services, residential homes, equine therapy, adult day programs, HCBS waivers, and affordable housing — for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the lifespan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Services and Supportive Programs

NAICS

Child Care Services (6244), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSAAAIAC

Down Syndrome & Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Childcare

Home & Personal Services/Childcare, Babysitting & Nanny Services/Special Needs & Inclusive Childcare Services

SECONDARYEDACAFAG

Developmental Therapy / Early Childhood Special Instruction

Education/Early Childhood Education/Early Intervention & Developmental Services (0–5)

SECONDARYBPAGAEAJ

Employment & Job Readiness Support Services

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

SECONDARYHSABAMAI

Self-Directed/Consumer-Directed Caregiver Enrollment & Payroll Support

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Caregiver Staffing, Placement & Registry Services

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Inclusive early childhood education
• Supported employment services
• Residential community homes
• Equine assisted therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Shreveport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts: Federal contracts including AbilityOne program through SourceAmerica with Barksdale Air Force Base and other military/government entities
2. Program Service Fees: Fees for childcare/education programs (Goldman School), therapeutic services, and respite care
3. Foundation Grants: Grant funding from Community Foundation of North Louisiana ($166,000), civic organizations, and corporate donors
4. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations through CFC (CFC# 55406), Kroger Community Rewards, direct donations, and event-based fundraising
5. Membership Dues: Annual memberships starting at $25 with benefits including event discounts and exclusive invites
6. Commercial Linen and Janitorial Services: Revenue-generating services through Frost Industries including laundry processing (500,000+ lbs annually), custodial services, and mail handling

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

The Arc Caddo-Bossier is a private 501(c)(3) non-profit agency providing an array of services and supportive programs for infants, children, teens, and adults with disabilities and their families in Northwest Louisiana. Its core offerings include inclusive early childhood education, supported employment, residential living, equine-assisted therapy, adult day programs, independent living support, affordable housing, and respite care, delivered through eight distinct programs: Goldman School & Child Development Centers, Frost Industries Employment Division, Community Homes, GREAT Program, Conly Day Program, Community Living Supports and Services (CLSS), Affordable Housing, and Short-Term Respite Care.

Product overview

The Arc Caddo-Bossier is a private, non-profit agency providing comprehensive services and supportive programs for infants, children, teens, and adults with disabilities and their families. The organization operates as a multi-service platform offering eight distinct programs: Goldman School & Child Development Centers (inclusive early childhood education), Frost Industries Employment Division (workforce development and employment services), Community Homes (residential living), GREAT Equine Assisted Services (therapeutic horseback riding), Conly Day Program (adult day activities), Community Living Supports and Services (independent living support), Affordable Housing (HUD-regulated apartments), and Short-Term Respite Care. Founded in 1954, the organization has over 70 years of experience serving the Shreveport-Bossier community in Northwest Louisiana.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Camp Victory: Inclusive summer camp program for children ages 4-10, including both children with disabilities and their typically developing peers. Features therapeutic horseback riding, arts and crafts, nature studies, and team building activities.
• Wine Dine Equine
• Go for the Gold 5K

Products and services

• Goldman School & Child Development Centers Type III, four-star licensed Child Development Center for children ages 8 weeks through 5 years. Louisiana's first inclusive child development center where children with and without disabilities learn together in a year-round program.
• Frost Industries Employment Division Provides competitive employment opportunities for people with disabilities through commercial linen services, custodial services, lawn service, mail sorting and delivery, and specialized assembly. Located at the James Conly Center.
• Community Homes Eight community homes positioned throughout the Shreveport-Bossier area where six to eight adults of the same gender live together with supervision from house managers and additional staff, providing around-the-clock residential support.
• GREAT (Equine Assisted Services) Program Since 1997, offering therapeutic horseback riding and equine-assisted services to children and adults with disabilities. PATH International Member Center with a 37,000 square foot facility and 30-acre campus in Greenwood, Louisiana.
• Conly Day Program Active Monday-Friday Day Program where adults with disabilities participate in arts and crafts, social outings, weekly movies, and other recreational activities. Located at Frost Industries.
• Community Living Supports and Services (CLSS) Provides training and supportive services including New Opportunities Waiver (NOW), Long Term Personal Care Service, Children's Choice Waiver, Supported Independent Living (SIL), Residential Options Waiver (ROW), Community Choice Waiver, and Respite Care to help people live independently.
• Affordable Housing (Louisiana Disabled Persons Housing Corporation) Built and manages two 12-unit apartment complexes in the Lakeshore neighborhood for people with disabilities, regulated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development with income-based rent.
• Short-Term Care/Respite In-home and out-of-home respite care services. The Arc Caddo-Bossier's Respite Guest Home is located in Bossier City, Louisiana, and is the only Respite Center in all of Region 7.
• Camp Victory Inclusive summer camp program for children ages 4-10, including both children with disabilities and their typically developing peers. Features therapeutic horseback riding, arts and crafts, nature studies, and team building activities, with capacity for 36 children per session.

Quantifiable outcome

• 109 workers with disabilities employed through Frost Industries with competitive wages up to $17.75/hr plus full benefits
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• The Seventh Tap Brewing ProjectminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 January 2026Limited-edition 'Unlimited Hopportunities' fundraiser beer. $1 from every beer sold donated to The Arc Caddo-Bossier, plus 10% of all sales on release date. Family-friendly event.
• SourceAmerica (Central Nonprofit Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentral Nonprofit Agency for AbilityOne program, leveraging federal contracting to help individuals with disabilities earn wages and develop skills. Through this partnership, 42+ workers with disabilities participate in employment through Frost Industries.
• Barksdale Air Force BasecoreOthersFederal contract through AbilityOne program. Frost Industries provides mail sorting services, custodial services (85+ buildings, 850,000+ sq ft), and postal services. Workers hold Secret Facility Clearance for classified mail.
• Ft. Polk Army InstallationminorOthersLinen services contract through AbilityOne program.
• SourceAmerica Xforce National ConferenceminorOthersFrost Industries employment services team attended conference, connecting with Daniel Caridi (CEO of Kibu) and Billy Blanks Jr. Using Kibu platform in Conly Day Program for financial management, social skills, employment-readiness, and exercise classes.
• Willis Knighton Health SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommercial linen services processing 500,000+ lbs annually. Frost Industries serves Bossier, Pierremont, North, South, Specialty Clinics and Rehab Center locations.
• Morris & Dewett Injury LawyersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for Wine Dine Equine fundraising event benefiting GREAT Program.
• Creative Form PackagingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Neal Chandler for packaging contracts. Frost has employed 60+ workers with disabilities. Contracts include JB Weld packaging (Home Depot, Michaels), Universal Weed Eater Head packaging (Lowe's), and Cintas hanger processing.
• Shreveport Mudbugs Hockey TeamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration partnership. Using code 'arccb' at checkout, $5 from each ticket purchased donated to The Arc Caddo-Bossier.
• BeauxJax CrafthouseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-host for May The Fourth Star Wars-themed fundraising event. 10% of all sales benefits the organization.
• We Rock the Spectrum - ShreveportminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for Sidewalk Shindig community event. Portion of all admissions during event benefits The Arc Caddo-Bossier.
• CintasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSorting and processing hangers by separating usable from damaged ones, with pickup and delivery services provided by Frost Industries.
• Caddo and DeSoto Parish School SystemsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool systems serve students through GREAT Program's adaptive physical education programs during Camp Victory.
• Prolec Energy ShreveportminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInclusion Week event. The Arc Caddo-Bossier served lunch to workers, raising money for people with disabilities.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Easter Seals Louisiana: Louisiana state chapter of Easterseals, providing disability services including early childhood education, employment, and adult services. Comparable as a parallel state-level disability services nonprofit with overlapping mission and program mix.
• The Arc of Louisiana: State-level Arc chapter providing similar disability services advocacy and programs across Louisiana. Directly comparable as a peer Arc organization serving overlapping mission populations with similar service models.
• Goodwill Industries of North Louisiana: Regional Goodwill chapter operating in the same Shreveport-Bossier market, providing employment training, job placement, and contract services. Comparable as a direct regional peer with a similar model of operating commercial services to fund mission-driven employment programs.

Broad incumbents

• United Cerebral Palsy: National disability services nonprofit providing housing, employment, and advocacy for individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Comparable as a broader national peer with similar mission and service breadth for the IDD community.
• BrightSpring Health Services: Publicly traded national provider of home and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable as a much larger-scale operator offering residential, employment, and therapy services across the IDD population.
• The Arc of the United States: National umbrella organization for Arc chapters nationwide. Comparable as the parent/affiliate governing body that sets standards, advocacy priorities, and programmatic frameworks adopted by local chapters including The Arc Caddo-Bossier.
• Sevita Health: National IDD and behavioral health services provider (formerly The MENTOR Network) operating residential, day, and employment programs across the country. Comparable as a scaled, multi-state operator with similar IDD-focused service lines.

Others

• SourceAmerica: Central Nonprofit Agency for the federal AbilityOne program, partnering with The Arc Caddo-Bossier to administer federal contracts employing people with disabilities. Not a competitor but an ecosystem participant that connects the organization to AbilityOne revenue.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@TheArcCaddo-Bossier
• Facebookfacebook.com/thearccb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-arc-caddo-bossier
• Instagraminstagram.com/thearccb
• TikToktiktok.com/@thearccb
• Xx.com/thearccaddoboss

Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

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