What People Services does

People Services, Inc. is a private California 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, founded in 1981 (with roots in a 1974 community vision), that delivers person-centered services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) residing in Lake County, California. The organization is overseen by a nine-member volunteer Board of Directors and is CARF International accredited; its day-program subsidiary, Konocti Instructional Services, additionally holds California Community Care Licensing (License #176800042). Services span day programs (KIS-Clearlake, KIS-Lakeport, Konocti LifeStyles), employment (Konocti Industries supported work crews, Customized Employment via the Discovery method), respite care, supported living (Konocti Connections at 1:1 staffing), independent living training, specialized door-to-door transportation via a fleet of 40+ vehicles serving 100+ consumers daily, educational offerings (Personal Safety Training, Social/Sexual Education, Court Competency Training), and recreational programs (Konocti Adventures, Konocti Traveling Camp — the latter currently under a state moratorium).

The organization's service delivery is grounded in person-centered planning with 1:1, 1:2, and 1:3 staffing ratios and is built around community integration rather than facility-based models. Leadership is provided by Executive Director Dana Lewis and Associate Executive Director Megan Kapitan, supported by program directors for each service line and a compliance officer. Distribution runs through multiple physical sites in Lakeport and Clearlake, a retail thrift store, a transportation fleet, and digital channels (website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube); the People Services Thrift Store also functions as a vocational training site.

The revenue model is a hybrid of (1) state government contracts administered through the Redwood Coast Regional Center (RCRC) and the California Department of Rehabilitation as the primary funding source, (2) community donations, grants, and annual fundraisers to supplement public funding, and (3) thrift store retail revenue from donated goods that simultaneously generates earned income and vocational training. Service access is gated primarily through RCRC qualification, with private-pay options available for those who can afford program rates. Geographic scope is Lake County, with Konocti LifeStyles extending into Mendocino County; there is no disclosed activity outside Northern California.

Name

People Services

Legal name

People Services, Inc.

Website

https://www.peopleservices.org/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

People Services, Inc. is a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1981, that delivers person-centered day programs, supported employment, respite, supported/independent living, and specialized transportation to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Lake County, funded primarily through state contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI), Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ), Personal Care & ADL Assistance (bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility) (HLADAGAA)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Supported employment programs
• Respite care services
• Developmental disability day programs
• Independent living support

Headquarters

HQ city

Lakeport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Government Funding: Primary funding source from the State of California through the Redwood Coast Regional Center (RCRC) and the California Department of Rehabilitation. These government contracts fund the majority of service delivery for individuals with developmental disabilities.
2. Donations and Fundraising: As a not-for-profit organization, People Services relies on annual fundraisers, grants, and donation campaigns from the community to supplement government funding.
3. Thrift Store Revenue: The organization operates a thrift store that generates revenue through the sale of donated goods. The store also provides vocational training opportunities for clients in retail skills.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

People Services, Inc. is a private nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization delivering person-centered services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Lake County, California. Its service portfolio includes day programs, supported and customized employment, respite care, supported and independent living training, specialized transportation, educational and safety training, recreational programs, and a thrift store that also functions as a vocational training site.

Product overview

People Services, Inc. is a non-profit organization offering a comprehensive suite of disability services through multiple branded programs. The portfolio includes day programs (Konocti Instructional Services in Clearlake and Lakeport, Konocti LifeStyles), employment services (Konocti Industries, Customized Employment), family support (Konocti Respite Services), independent living (Konocti Connections, Independent Living Training), transportation (Konocti Transportation), retail/social enterprise (Thrift Store), educational services (Personal Safety Training, Social/Sexual Educational Opportunities, Court Competency Training), enhanced support services (Tutoring, Personal Assistant), and recreational programs (Konocti Adventures, Konocti Traveling Camp). These services are designed for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Lake County, California.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully provided services in Lake County for almost 50 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CARF InternationalcoreOthersCARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) provides consultative accreditation services. CARF's mission centers on enhancing the lives of persons served. People Services displays the CARF accreditation seal, indicating compliance with international standards.
• California Department of Developmental Services (DDS)coreOthersState agency through which California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities. Works to ensure Californians with developmental disabilities have opportunities for independent, productive lives.
• Redwood Coast Regional Center (RCRC)coreOthersOne of 21 private, non-profit regional centers in California serving people with developmental disabilities. Serves as the entry point for Lake County residents with disabilities and their families to obtain community supports and services in Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, and Mendocino counties. Primary funder of People Services.
• California Department of RehabilitationcoreOthersState agency that works in partnership with consumers to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities. Major funding source for People Services programs.
• California Disability Services AssociationminorOthersAdvocacy organization that strengthens member organizations and ensures public and government support of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• California Respite AssociationminorOthersState association that supports the expansion and enhancement of respite services to individuals, families, and caregivers.
• California State Council on Developmental DisabilitiesminorOthersIndependent state agency established by state and federal law to ensure people with developmental disabilities and their families receive the services and supports they need.
• Lake County Chamber of CommerceminorOthersBusiness membership organization that promotes the economic vitality of Lake County, California.
• Clearlake Chamber of CommerceminorOthersNetwork of active business owners working together to help and promote Lake County's growing economy.
• Lakeport Main Street AssociationminorOthersHistoric downtown association supporting local businesses and tourism in Lakeport.
• North Shore Business AssociationminorOthersAssociation of businesses along Clear Lake's North Shore, ranging from social services to lodging and retailers.
• Lake Transit AuthorityminorOthersProvides public transit services throughout Lake County with connecting routes to Napa and Mendocino counties. Provides mobility for all citizens including People Services clients.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Easterseals Northern California: Northern California chapter of Easterseals, providing a portfolio of disability and community-based services (employment, day, and family support) across a multi-county region. Highly comparable to People Services in mission, CARF-style quality orientation, and reliance on state/regional-center funding.
• AbilityPath: Bay Area nonprofit serving children and adults with developmental disabilities through early intervention, adult day services, employment, and community living programs. Directly comparable service mix to People Services and a similarly regional-center-funded operating model in California.
• The Arc of California: California state-level nonprofit and advocacy organization supporting people with IDD, including through community-based services and family support. Comparable scope: serves the same IDD population, partners with California's 21 regional centers, and operates within the state's developmental services funding system.
• United Cerebral Palsy of California: California affiliate of UCP providing community-based supports to people with developmental disabilities, including supported employment, day programs, and independent living services. Operates within the same regional-center funding ecosystem as People Services.
• PRIDE Industries: Northern California nonprofit providing supported employment and vocational rehabilitation for people with disabilities, with social enterprise contracts in janitorial, landscape, and logistics. Directly comparable to Konocti Industries' model of paid work crews and job coaching.
• Catalight Foundation: Northern California nonprofit (rebrand of Anixter/Exceed/Catalyst) operating multi-state IDD services including adult day, supported employment, and behavioral support. Comparable service mix and reliance on California's regional-center funding system.

Broad incumbents

• Sevita Health: Large national provider (formerly The MENTOR Network) of home- and community-based services across IDD, aging, and behavioral health. Broader geographic and service footprint than People Services, but competes for the same state/federal disability funding streams.
• BrightSpring Health Services: Diversified national provider of home and community health services including IDD support, pharmacy, and behavioral health. Operates at much larger scale than People Services but serves an overlapping customer base (state-funded IDD waiver and home- and community-based services populations).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCectmC3c5ubaa7PcQHygNng/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/people.services.inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/peopleservicesinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/people-services-inc

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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