Josiah's House Inc.

What Josiah's House Inc. does

Josiah's House Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered at 6100 Oak Tree Drive, Suite 204, Independence, Ohio, that provides person-centered support services to adults with autism and developmental disabilities in Cuyahoga County and surrounding areas of Northeast Ohio. Founded in 2008 by Irene Jones after her son Josiah was diagnosed with autism, the organization operates a seven-service portfolio including Adult Support, Life Skills training, Vocational Training, ADS Community (Adult Day Support), Community Activities, Dance Therapy, and Non-Medical Transportation. Service delivery is hands-on and staff-led, with no proprietary technology platform — the underlying "product" is a coordinated human-services program rather than a software system, and the model emphasizes real-world preparation for competitive employment, community integration, and individual choice over residential or clinical care.

The organization runs on a donation-based revenue model, supplemented by fundraising events and potential government or service fees for adult day support and vocational training. With 12 employees, a single office location, and a community-led go-to-market motion centered on direct outreach, local partnerships, and word-of-mouth referrals, Josiah's House is a small, founder-led operation. Its competitive positioning rests on the founder's lived experience, Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities certification, and an integrated service ecosystem rather than on scale, technology, or institutional capital. The website is the primary digital presence, with no app, no API, and no disclosed third-party technology stack; all participant access is via direct phone or email contact during limited business hours.

Name

Josiah's House Inc.

Legal name

Josiah's House Inc.

Website

https://josiahshouseinc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Josiah's House Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Independence, Ohio, providing person-centered life skills, vocational training, adult day support, and transportation services to adults with autism and developmental disabilities in Cuyahoga County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLADABAJ

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Assisted Living Facilities

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Adult day support
• Vocational training programs
• Life skills training
• Nonmedical transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

Independence

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, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: As a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Josiah's House generates revenue primarily through donations from individuals, organizations, and fundraising events. The organization may also receive government funding or service fees for providing adult day support and vocational training services to individuals with disabilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Josiah's House Inc. provides person-centered human services for adults with autism and developmental disabilities, including individualized adult support, life skills training, vocational/job readiness training, Adult Day Support (ADS) community programs, inclusive community activities, dance therapy, and door-to-door non-medical transportation. The integrated service portfolio is designed to promote independence, competitive employment readiness, and community integration for participants in Northeast Ohio.

Product overview

Josiah's House Inc. offers a portfolio of person-centered support services designed to promote independence, self-sufficiency, and community connection for adults with autism and developmental disabilities. The service ecosystem includes: Adult Support (individualized daily support), Life Skills (personal hygiene, household management, communication training), Vocational Training (job readiness and pre-employment programs), ADS Community (Adult Day Support with volunteer opportunities and social engagement), Community Activities (inclusive local events and outings), Dance Therapy (movement-based therapeutic program), and Non-Medical Transportation (door-to-door transit to programs and events). These services work together as an integrated support system providing pathways to employment and community integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adult Support Compassionate, individualized support that meets the daily needs of adults with developmental disabilities, building trust, stability, and greater independence. Designed for adults with autism and developmental disabilities in Northeast Ohio.
• Life Skills Life skills training focusing on personal hygiene, household management, communication, and decision-making to help adults with developmental disabilities lead more independent and confident lives.
• Vocational Training Hands-on job readiness and pre-employment programs tailored to personal interests and strengths, equipping adults with developmental disabilities with skills needed to succeed in competitive work environments.
• ADS Community Adult Day Support programs promoting community integration through volunteer opportunities, social interaction, and purposeful engagement, which can lead to employment. For adults with autism and developmental disabilities in Northeast Ohio.
• Community Activities Inclusive, enriching opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities to participate in local events and outings of their personal choice, helping build social connections and community belonging.
• Dance Therapy Therapeutic program blending movement and expression to support emotional well-being, coordination, and confidence through dance for adults with developmental disabilities.
• Non-Medical Transportation Reliable, door-to-door transportation ensuring adults with developmental disabilities can safely access programs, job sites, and community events, with professional drivers prioritizing care, comfort, and consistency.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Bellefaire JCB: Large Cleveland-area nonprofit providing a broad portfolio of behavioral health, autism, and developmental disability services across all ages — overlapping in autism/IDD services but with substantially larger scale, broader age range, and more institutional funding.
• Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities: County government entity funding and coordinating services for IDD residents in Cuyahoga County — both a potential funding source and a competing service provider whose service mix (adult day, vocational, case management) directly overlaps Josiah's House's offerings.

Direct peers

• Koinonia Homes: Northeast Ohio nonprofit providing residential and day-program services to adults with developmental disabilities, including vocational and life-skills programming — directly comparable service mix and IDD-adult mission in overlapping Ohio geography.
• United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cleveland: Greater Cleveland affiliate providing adult day programs, vocational services, and community-based supports for individuals with cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities — directly comparable mission and Cuyahoga-area service footprint.
• The Blick Center: Greater Akron / Summit County nonprofit providing adult day support, vocational services, and case management for individuals with developmental disabilities — comparable service model serving IDD adults in neighboring Northeast Ohio region.
• The Arc of Northeast Ohio: Northeast Ohio chapter of The Arc providing advocacy, life-skills training, and community-based services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities — a directly comparable person-centered nonprofit serving overlapping participant populations in the same region.
• Easterseals Northern Ohio: Regional Easterseals affiliate serving Northeast Ohio with adult day services, vocational programs, and community-based supports for individuals with developmental disabilities — directly overlapping Josiah's House's adult day support and vocational training offerings in the same Cuyahoga County geography.
• New Avenues to Independence: Cleveland-area nonprofit providing adult day services, vocational training, and community integration for individuals with developmental disabilities — directly comparable service portfolio and Cuyahoga County service footprint.

Regional players

• Stepping Stones (Ohio): Ohio nonprofit providing services for individuals with developmental disabilities including adult day and community-based programs — comparable service philosophy and IDD adult population but serving the broader Cincinnati/Southwest Ohio region rather than Northeast Ohio.
• Achievement Centers for Children: Cleveland-based nonprofit providing autism and developmental disability services primarily to children and youth in Northeast Ohio — comparable mission and regional presence but a pediatric focus versus Josiah's House's adult-only service model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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