Our Story
Kainos Mission
Kainos’ mission is to enable adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities to maximize their potential while becoming active, contributing integrated members of the community.
Our Founder
Kainos was founded in 1974 by Dorothy Phillbrick. Kainos was inspired by the needs of her son, Jim, who has autism. Dorothy and her family dreamed of an environment that would help Jim live a full and joyful life with opportunities to contribute to his community.
Kainos, which means new beginning in Greek, still embodies that dream by providing love and support to hundreds of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Jim, who is now 71 and lives at the original Kainos home, one of now nine Kainos homes.
We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax-deductible.
