One Sky Community Services

What One Sky Community Services does

One Sky Community Services, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Area Agency founded in 1983 and headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The organization provides community-based services and supports for individuals diagnosed with Developmental Disabilities or Acquired Brain Disorders across 24 communities within Rockingham County (Region 8), serving 960 unique individuals ranging from toddlers to elderly adults. Its service portfolio is organized by age cohort — Children (ages 3–16), Young Adults (16–21), and Adults (21+) — and includes Family Support Services, In-Home Support Services, Targeted Case Management for transitions, Service Coordination, Residential Services, Day Services, Vocational Support, Personal Care, Community Support, Participant Directed and Managed Services (PDMS), Respite, Environmental Modifications, Crisis Services, and Assistive Technology. A separately operated Readiness Fund provides charitable coverage of uncovered dental, heating, and other essential expenses.

The organization operates as a human-services delivery platform rather than a technology platform: no proprietary software, AI/ML systems, or digital infrastructure is described, and operations are delivered through a 101–250 person staff. Its go-to-market is government-contract-driven rather than commercial; service access is triggered by eligibility determination under contracts with the NH Bureau of Developmental Services (BDS) and the NH Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), with referrals and community outreach serving as the primary awareness channels. Revenue is generated via state and federal Medicaid funding routed through its BDS contract, supplemented by modest donor contributions. Marketing presence is limited to organic social media (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube), a Wix-hosted website, and earned regional media coverage.

Name

One Sky Community Services

Legal name

One Sky Community Services, Inc.

Website

https://oneskyservices.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

One Sky Community Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Area Agency, founded in 1983, providing community-based services and service coordination for 960 individuals with developmental disabilities or acquired brain disorders across 24 communities in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, funded primarily through NH BDS/DHHS government contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Human Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF)

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Community-based support services
• Service coordination
• Residential disability care
• Brain disorder support

Headquarters

HQ city

Portsmouth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. State and Federal Government Funding (BDS/DHHS): Services are funded through state and federal funds via the organization's contract with the NH Bureau of Developmental Services (BDS). One Sky provides access to a network of care providers, funding for services, Service Coordination, and other supportive services for Medicaid-eligible individuals.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

One Sky Community Services is a New Hampshire Area Agency that provides service coordination and community-based supports for individuals with developmental disabilities and acquired brain disorders across Rockingham County. It delivers an integrated service portfolio organized by age group (Children, Young Adults, Adults), including family support, in-home support, residential, day, vocational, personal care, community support, respite, and crisis services, all funded via state and federal contracts with the NH Bureau of Developmental Services.

Product overview

One Sky Community Services is an Area Agency providing a comprehensive, integrated service portfolio for individuals with Developmental Disabilities and Acquired Brain Disorders. The organization operates as a unified service delivery system organized by age groups (Children 3-16, Young Adults 16-21, and Adults 21+) with cross-cutting programs including Family Support Services, In-Home Support Services, Service Coordination, Residential Services, Day Services, Vocational Support, Personal Care, Community Support, Participant Directed and Managed Services, and specialty offerings such as Respite, Environmental Modifications, Crisis Services, and Assistive Technology. Services are funded through partnerships with the NH Department of Health and Human Services and the Bureau of Developmental Services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Family Support Services (FSS) Support services designed to provide families with assistance necessary to keep families intact and prevent the need for more intrusive, restrictive and costly care. Includes assistance with applying for state and federal benefits, transition planning, individual and family advocacy, accessing home modifications or adaptive equipment, system information and referrals, recreational opportunities, parent-to-parent support, and respite services. Serves families of children with developmental disabilities.
• In-Home Support Services (IHS) Services offered to individuals from birth to 21 years old diagnosed with a developmental disability who face significant health or behavioral challenges and are living with a family member. Includes personal care services, service coordination, transitional supports, environmental modifications, assistive technology, therapeutic recreation, assistance with benefits, assessment and support, and family advocacy.
• Targeted Case Management - Transition Services (TCM) Services designed to help young adults aged 18-21 transition from child-centric services and waiver systems to adult-based services. Assists with navigating multiple funding sources and understanding their limitations and purposes.
• Service Coordination Service Coordinators help individuals navigate various waivers and funding sources they may be eligible for, facilitating connections to supports to achieve the goals of the individual being supported.
• Residential Services Provides safe, community-based housing options for individuals with developmental disabilities or acquired brain disorders.
• Day Services Provides individuals with opportunities for training, skill building, community integration and other meaningful activities.
• Vocational Support Services Helps establish skills required to become employed, provides assistance needed to be employed, and offers individual support necessary to stay employed.
• Personal Care Services Provides assistance and skill development with activities of daily living and community integration.
• Community Support Services Assists individuals with community integration through skill development, training, and community access.
• Participant Directed and Managed Services (PDMS) An option for those who receive services through the NH Bureau of Developmental Services, where the client and family/guardian identify their needs, design services and supports, select who will provide them, and decide how authorized funding will be spent. Offers more choices, control and responsibility for BDS-funded services.
• Specialty Services Specialized services for adults with developmental disabilities or acquired brain disorders.
• Respite Services Provides temporary relief and support to caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Environmental Modifications Home modifications to support individuals with developmental disabilities in their living environments.
• Crisis Services Emergency support services for individuals experiencing crisis situations.
• Assistive Technology Technology devices and services that assist individuals with developmental disabilities in daily living and community participation.
• Readiness Fund A charitable fund that covers uncovered dental bills, heating assistance, winter coats and other everyday expenses for individuals and families served by One Sky.

Quantifiable outcome

• 960 unique individuals supported across 24 NH Seacoast communities

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NH Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne Sky operates as part of NH's statewide network of Area Agencies under partnership with the NH Department of Health and Human Services, providing access to care systems, Medicaid services, and funding coordination for individuals with developmental disabilities and acquired brain disorders.
• NH Bureau of Developmental Services (BDS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne Sky's primary government contracting partner providing state and federal funds for services. BDS determines eligibility for services and provides the funding framework through which One Sky delivers Service Coordination, residential support, and other community-based services.
• Northeast Delta DentalminorOthersCorporate donor recognized on One Sky's donate page under special recognition of donors and partners who contribute to the Readiness Fund supporting uncovered dental bills and other essential needs for individuals served.
• EversourceminorOthersCorporate donor and partner recognized for donations and service contributions that better the lives of individuals and families served by One Sky, specifically contributing to heating assistance and energy-related needs.
• New Hampshire Charitable Foundation (NHCF)minorOthersFoundation donor recognized for contributions to One Sky's Readiness Fund supporting individuals and families with uncovered expenses including heating assistance, dental bills, winter coats, and other emergency needs.
• Heigis (Principle Broker)minorOthersReal estate professional recognized as a donor partner contributing to the Readiness Fund and other One Sky initiatives.
• NH Bureau of Developmental Services (BDS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerServices are provided with state and federal funds through the contract with the NH Bureau of Developmental Services (BDS). BDS is the primary government funder and regulatory oversight body for One Sky's operations as an Area Agency.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Easterseals New Hampshire: Regional Easterseals affiliate providing developmental disability, behavioral health, and family services in NH with overlapping IDD/ABD service lines, although with a broader nonprofit mission and different funding mix.
• Community Bridges: NH Area Agency serving Region 4 (Concord/Merrimack County) with the same BDS contract model, delivering IDD and acquired brain disorder services across the same age-banded portfolio. Most direct regional peer.
• Community Partners: NH Area Agency serving Strafford County (Region 9) with the same NH BDS contract architecture and service mix for individuals with IDD and ABD.
• Gateways Community Services: NH Area Agency serving another region (Region 5, Greater Nashua/Southern Hillsborough) under the same NH BDS contract structure. Directly comparable operating model, funding mechanism, and service portfolio for developmental disabilities.
• Lakes Region Community Services: NH Area Agency for Region 3 (Belknap/Merrimack counties) operating the same BDS-funded service delivery model for individuals with developmental disabilities and acquired brain disorders.
• The Arc of New Hampshire: State chapter of The Arc providing advocacy and direct services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in NH, including family support, case management, and community living supports.

Broad incumbents

• The Arc of the United States: National federation with ~600 state and local chapters providing advocacy, family support, case management, and direct services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable mission and many comparable services, though primarily advocacy-led.
• BrightSpring Health Services: Large diversified home and community-based services platform (publicly traded) with significant IDD and behavioral health service lines. Provides residential, day, and in-home supports comparable to One Sky's portfolio, but at national scale.
• RHA Health Services: Multi-state provider of behavioral health and IDD services including residential, day, vocational, and case management supports. Comparable service portfolio with similar state-funded contract model, though operating across several states rather than a single county.
• Sevita Health: National provider of home and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, and brain injuries. Operates at much larger scale with similar service mix (residential, day, vocational, in-home supports).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OneSky_Services
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCLuufQs7O68lYjr3TJ13h-w
• Facebookfacebook.com/OneSkyServices

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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