From the dream of a few parents in 1969 to the humble beginnings in 1972, to what we are today - an economic asset, a major employer, and a haven for many people.
Join the KCARC family and be a part of our future.
1972
Opening of preschool programs for youngsters with developmental disabilities and the beginning of sheltered work opportunities
1974
First men’s group home opened
1975
Building of 4,800 sq. ft workshop (Plant I)
1976
First women’s group home opened
1978
Expansion of work-center by 16,000 sq. ft. (Plant I)
1980
Expansion of work-center by 30,000 sq. ft. (Plant I)
1980
General Services Administration contract to manufacture executive office conference furniture and various tables
1982
First co-ed group home opened
1983
Second all-men's house opened
1984
Third all-men's house opened
1986
Construction of Basic Development Unit in Bicknell, Indiana
1987
Opening of newly constructed Civitan Children’s Center
1988
Began extreme cold weather clothing manufacturing at Plant II
1988
Construction of Intermediate Care Facility/Mentally Retarded (ICF/MR), consisting of 5 separate homes
1988
Purchase of Plant II location
1990
Construction of the geriatric group home in Bicknell, Indiana
1991
Construction of Plant III/Bicknell Business Center
1992
Expansion of Plant III
1993
Construction of Plant IV
1997
Construction of Charles and Mary Baker Center
1999
Became first not-for-profit company on North American Continent to be ISO registered for all program services, human resources, and finance offices
2000
Purchase of Vincennes Manufacturing Plant
2000
Expansion of Civitan Children’s Center and an addition of four classrooms
2001
Construction of Tommy Wolfe Center (Mildly Ill Child Care)
2001
Remodel of Plant V location at 2525 N 6th Street
2002
Construction of USDA approved milk manufacturing plant
2002
ICF/MR homes became CRF/DD
2002
Restructured Residential into CRF and Waivers
2003
Dry good packaging began in Plant V
2005
Renovated office space at Plant V to relocate all administrative offices
2006
NISH funded pilot project at KCARC with Rose-Hulman Institute Of Technology students to design assisted technology to enhance productivity for individuals with the most severe disabilities
2007
Became management agent for LAM (Life After Meth)
2007
Received grant to start School-To-Work Transition Program
2007
Began Discover the Possibilities media campaign
2008
Began KCARC for Life program, which is designed to provide advocacy, connection, education, and support for the lifetime of individuals and families with special needs
2010
Tommy Wolfe Center converted from mildly ill childcare to Infant and Toddler Center, serving 16 infants and 20 toddlers
2011
Purchased former Perfect Fit building and renamed to Bowling Manufacturing in Loogootee, Indiana
2013
Began producing dry milk for Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Vendor Program
2014
Tommy Wolfe Mildly Ill Child Care Center was converted into the Tommy Wolfe Wellness Center
2015
Extreme cold weather clothing began production at Bowling Manufacturing Plant in Loogootee, Indiana
2017
Remodeled formerly known Plant II into 1972 Community Center
2018
Construction of 3 new ADA accessible homes completed
2019
Construction and opening of KCARC’s The Shop, a facility providing Life Skills training
2020
Provided staff with 16,313 free meals, free child care, and added bonuses as appreciation of their efforts during COVID pandemic
2020
Ribbon Cutting at Civitan Children’s Center to celebrate the renovations and reopening of the child care facility
2020
Construction of a new ADA accessible home completed
