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Impact Report 2025

Message from the CEO & Board Chair

Dear Friends and Partners,

KDC’s Impact Report offers us the chance to reflect and share what we have accomplished together. This past year has been one of growth and innovation as we worked to deliver on our mission of supporting individuals and families across our communities.

We are proud to highlight several accomplishments from the past year, many of which you will find throughout this report. KDC expanded access to early intervention for children, strengthened Family Services and Foster Care programs providing stability and hope, and created new opportunities for inclusion and independence for individuals with developmental disabilities. Together, these efforts demonstrate our ongoing commitment to helping people of all ages realize their full potential.

This progress would not have been possible without the dedication of our team members, the trust of the families we serve, and the generosity of our partners, donors, and volunteers.

As we look ahead, we are guided by a two-year strategic plan designed to ensure we remain strong, responsive, and ready for the future. Our focus will include:

• Enhancing the team member experience to recruit, retain, and support the talented staff who make our work possible.

• Investing in infrastructure and systems that improve efficiency and strengthen operations.

• Advocating at the state and federal levels to protect and expand essential services.

• Ensuring financial stability so we can sustain our mission long into the future.
• Advancing operational excellence to deliver the highest quality services for those who count on us.

We are proud of how far we have come, and with your continued partnership, we are confident that the next two years will bring even greater impact.

Lisa Morgan

President & CEO

Brad Pineault

Board Chair

FROM INFANCY THROUGH ADULTHOOD, WE’RE HERE TO HELP

Supporting Individuals and Families Across Central and Southeastern Massachusetts.

We provide early intervention, foster care and family services, and lifelong developmental disability support services, empowering those we serve to thrive at every stage of life.

150 Communities, 13 Services, 7,500 individuals and families.

COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT FOR ALL

KDC believes that every child, adult and family can flourish with the right plan. Together, we help find the most supportive and least restrictive ways to meet everyone’s individual goals.

5 Early Intervention locations across Central and Southeastern Massachusetts

• 5,131 total children served
• 2,968 children receiving ongoing servicesacross five locations
•  82.7% of children assessed for Early Intervention transitioned into ongoing services
•  7,051 monthly hours of in-home developmental support across five regions bringing care directly to families where it matters most

 EI Services – In-home and telehealth services include:

• Developmental evaluations to determine needs
• Home visits for observation and recommendations
• Childcare center visits to identify out of home supports needed

Early Intervention supports:

• Meeting all developmental milestones
• Peer learning through parent-child community playgroups
• Building parent/caregiver skills and confidence

KDC supports families in the primary language they speak, using both in-person interpreters who are part of the KDC team and a professional interpreter language line that allows us to service families in any language.

Team Development: 16 Hours of Annual Professional Development for Full-Time team members

CPR & First Aid Certification Every 2 Years

7 Programs across Central and Southeastern Massachusetts

ADULT FOSTER CARE: Ages 16+

DAY HABILITATION: Ages 22+

COMMUNITY-BASED DAY SUPPORT: Ages 22+

FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER: Across lifespan

INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT: Ages 22+

RESPITE SERVICES: Ages 18+

SHARED LIVING: Ages 22+

20+ Years of Individual Support

KDC has supported some individuals for over 20 years, with services adapting as needs evolve. KDC’s in-home assistance ensures that individuals with developmental disabilities are community members, too.

728 Individuals & Families enrolled in Family Support

Family Support assists children and adults with developmental disabilities in reaching their highest levels of independence. Services include self-advocacy coaching for individuals and families, skill-building classes for children and adults, and opportunities for social connection for all family members.

New program launched: Started January 2025

Community-Based Day Support (CBDS)

CBDS enhances opportunities for individuals with disabilities to fully participate in social and community life.

Support Offered:

• Social skills development and coaching
• Community integration with adult peers
• Volunteer opportunities
• Well-being and self-help

CBDS supports adults aged 22 and older who receive services through the Department of Developmental Services.

90% of Participants in Day Habilitation engage in community activities Day Hab currently has 63 participants in 7 programming rooms.

KDC offers a safe daytime program for adults with developmental disabilities, including those with complex medical needs. Activities are flexible, so each adult can pursue their own interests.

71 Placements in Shared Living Homes

The majority of individuals supported through our programs actively participate in structured day services. While a smaller group is employed, all are offered meaningful opportunities to engage in community events and pursue personal interests empowering choice and inclusion at every level.

Program Coverage from Nantucket to Worcester spanning over 110 miles

Adult Foster Care supports 78 members from Uxbridge to Wellfleet

KDC’s Adult Foster Care program partners

with individuals and caregivers to ensure

that adults with medical, developmental and

or behavioral needs can live safely in the

community.

“Knowing KDC is there for us is so comforting.

It makes this journey less lonely. I feel so

blessed to have the AFC team by my side.”

AFC Caregiver

Respite Services – A Meaningful Connection

One individual supported by KDC lives alone and manages a range of personal and social needs. He has difficulty forming friendships in the community, and although he is enrolled in KDC’s Individual Supports program, it currently offers a limited amount of interaction time. As a result, much of his time is spent alone. Introducing an adult companion through KDC’s Respite Services has given him the chance to participate more fully in daily life and engage in activities that genuinely interest him. He has enjoyed fishing, going to the movies, attending ballgames in Boston and Worcester, seeing local theater productions, and going out for meals, along with many other outings. This support not only helps him take part in the activities he chooses, but also provides a steady, trusted presence in his life. The companionship offers encouragement, reduces isolation, and promotes a greater sense of independence and well-being.

5 Programs across Central and Southeastern Massachusetts

EMERGENCY SHELTER: Ages 10-17

INDEPENDENT LIVING: Ages 18-22

INTENSIVE FOSTER CARE: Ages 0-22

LIVES IN FORWARD TRANSITION: Ages 16-22

SUPPORT AND STABILIZATION: Across lifespan

1,500 youth were supported by KDC’s Emergency Shelters.

KDC operates two Emergency Shelters, with locations in New Bedford and Uxbridge. The Uxbridge site opened in 2025, expanding KDC’s ability to support youth in need. Our Emergency Shelters provide safe, temporary housing for youth in placement.

10 years awarded of continued service through Support and Stabilization

KDC assists each family in meeting their needs and reaching their goals through flexible, individualized services such as parent coaching, educational support, and aftercare. KDC team members also help families identify natural supports within the community to promote stability and keep the family intact.

(LIFT) Lives in Forward Transition is a program for youth who have been involved with DCF for an extended period. The program provides essential support as young adults transition from foster care into their own living space.

Gabby’s Journey of Growth and Resilience

Gabby’s story embodies the life-changing impact of KDC’s continuum of care, from Foster Care to LIFT and now Independent Living. Entering foster care through a Child Requiring Assistance petition, Gabby sought safety from an abusive home environment and began her path toward stability and independence. After an initial foster placement, Gabby joined KDC’s LIFT program, where she found a nurturing home and a foster mother who became a lasting source of guidance and encouragement. With the support\ of LIFT, Gabby focused on her education, prepared for motherhood, and built the confidence to take the next step toward self-sufficiency.

Today, Gabby is thriving in KDC’s Independent Living Program in New Bedford. She continues to stay connected with her LIFT foster mom, who remains an important part of her support system, planning a baby shower and cheering her on as she builds a bright future for herself and her child.

Gabby’s journey is a powerful reminder of what is possible when young people are surrounded by care, stability, and belief in their potential. Through each stage of her time with KDC, she has shown remarkable resilience, determination, and hope, turning hardship into opportunity and forging her own path forward.

44 Foster children

placed in foster homes through Intensive Foster Care across the Southeast and Central Regions of Massachusetts.

12 Hours of professional presentations on Social Work and Human Services topics during weekly team meetings.

Additional self-directed and external trainings completed by team members.

Independent Living

The program currently supports 16 individuals, including 4 recent high school graduates who are now continuing their education in college.

Support Offered:

• Fully furnished home to support each individual’s unique pathway to success

• Comprehensive support from day-time KDC team members

• Life-skills building, including employment, education, financial, and household management

Financials

Total Revenue: $39,988,436

Fiscal Year 2025

Kennedy-Donovan Center is funded through:

• Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
• Department of Children and Families (DCF)
• Department of Public Health (DPH)
• MassHealth
• Grants
• Corporate Sponsorships
• Individual Supporters

Continued funding from supporters and partners helps KDC work toward a world where every child, adult, and family can thrive, no matter the circumstance. KDC remains committed to strong stewardship, long-term sustainability, and the continued health of the agency, so these essential services can grow and endure.

Expense Breakdown

• Children’s Clinical Services: $14,950,806
• Community Developmental Services: $12,284,380
• Family Services: $4,057,849
• General, Administrative, Fundraising: $5,151,804

Revenue Breakdown

Third Party Insurance: $13,630,685

Department of Developmental Services (DDS): $9,350,321

Medicaid/Mass Health: $6,077,135

Department of Children and Families (DCF): $4,623,662

Department of Public Health (DPH): $3,980,658

*Other Income: $2,325,974

*Other Client & Service Income, Non-Operating Revenue, Grants and Contributions

Thank you to our supporters!

With your support, KDC advances its mission to help children, adults, and families realize their full potential. Your commitment strengthens the programs that provide dependable guidance and meaningful connection for those who rely on KDC every day. Thank you for believing in this work and supporting communities throughout Central and Southeastern Massachusetts.

To donate by mail, please send your check to:

Kennedy-Donovan Center

One Commercial Street

Foxboro, MA 02035

Attn: Development Office

Questions about making a donation?

Contact: Mariah Nolan, Director of Development & Communications: 781.844.6993 or mnolan@kdc.org