Empowering Youth & Families

Across the State of Wisconsin

Positive Alternatives strives to equip at-risk youth and young adults with the social, emotional, and developmental skills needed to flourish.

Community Based Services

  • Supervised Visitations

    Case Managers oversee parent-child visits, document interactions, offer transportation, and support reunification for child well-being.

  • Skill Building & Support

    Individualized program for youth and young adults, addressing various life challenges, funded by CCS or local Human Services.

  • Blessing Box

    A community resource hub offering essentials to all, fostering unity and support.

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94%

OF RESIDENTS REPORT THEY FEEL

SAFE IN THE GROUP HOME

82%

OF RESIDENTS REPORT THEY

FIND STAFF TO BE KIND & CARING

QRTP Group Home Services

  • A Trauma-Informed Treatment Model

    Positive Alternatives ensures trauma-informed care through a safe, culturally respectful environment, emphasizing staff training and resource utilization.

  • Access to Nursing Staff & Nursing Staff

    Positive Alternatives staff attend consultation sessions with clinicians regularly to review client care, receive guidance, learn, and enhance Compassion Resiliency skills. Staff have access to nursing staff who provide health assessments, guidance related to medications, and responses to general health questions.

  • Enhanced Family Participation Policies

    Positive Alternatives promotes family involvement through calls, visits, and video chats, aiding in problem-solving, preparing for reunification, and individualized treatment plans.

  • Aftercare Support

    Positive Alternatives offers Aftercare, supporting residents before and after discharge with services like financial planning, mental health support, and employment assistance.

  • Accreditation

    As a QRTP, Positive Alternatives is required to be accredited. PA is accredited through the Council on Accreditation (COA).

Learn About Our Group Homes

Hear From Those We’ve Helped

  • "Just wanted to check in as I recently had a discussion with my family that Jack is working with. Family absolutely loves Jack and the work he is doing. Kiddo has a great connection with him and really speaks highly of Jack as well. When I last spoke with Jack he was super insightful about thoughts and ideas and it was greatly appreciated. Just wanted to let you know all of this so that you can brag about him a little bit 😉 "

  • "I just wanted to reach out to you since you had spent a lot of time helping me, and pushing me to just to get through school and everyday life. Thank you for that, even if you were just doing your job. ❤ you helped me get to where I am now, and I just wanted you to know that! "

  • "I just wanted to thank you for making the visit happen yesterday. Kat is seriously great. My family definitely appreciates you guys."

  • "I wanted to reach out and thank you and the agency for your services. I know (name removed for confidentiality) will miss you and Emily. "

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Our Year in Review

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View fullsize Congratulations to Jeremy Hernandez on 20 years with Positive Alternatives! Jeremy joined our team in 2004 and currently serves as our Vice President and Chief Operations Officer. Thank you for your two decades of outstanding service!
View fullsize Please join us in congratulating Amanda Schutte on her 10 years of service with Positive Alternatives! Amanda serves as our Program Director of Community Based Services. We couldn't be more lucky to have her.
View fullsize We're not done sharing stories yet! 📣 There's still more to tell, and we're thankful the Pertz family shared theirs with us: “Positive Alternatives as an organization, but more so the staff – specifically Kelli Kamholz – have bee
View fullsize Celebrating our 50th anniversary has been nothing short of extraordinary so far! One unforgettable event, six warm and welcoming open houses, endless fun, over 300 attendees, and an incredible $13,500 raised to continue our mission. We want to exten
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View fullsize The location: Marathon County Group Home The main character: A former resident I love how one of the staff members brought in their dog during the winter and how another resident and I were outside playing in the snow—it was so much fun! I al
View fullsize Medicine Shoppe & LTC Rx Sponsor Appreciation Post “A huge thank you to our "Compassionate" level sponsors, Medicine Shoppe and LTC Rx, for their dedicated support in promoting our clients' mental and physical health! We're gr
View fullsize From challenges to triumphs, share how Positive Alternatives has made a difference in your life! Whether you’re a past or current client, social worker, or former employee - your story matters and we want to hear it! Ready to tell your stor
View fullsize It all started in 1974, which means...POSITIVE ALTERNATIVES IS TURNING 50! We are so excited about our past, present, and the next 50 years of changing lives, we are going to celebrate BIG! Six local events and a special event in the city where i
View fullsize Time for an update! The Menomonie Group Home started their remodel this week with new flooring. Stay tuned for more exciting updates as the remodel continues.
View fullsize The weather outside is very springlike today...but, let's take one last moment to look back to winter mentoring activities! #goodbye #winter #iceskating #youthactivities #mentor #mentee #specialmoments #makingmemories #wi #nonprofit #youth #youthem
View fullsize Lumberjack Dress Up Day! **No trees were harmed on this day** #lumberjack #brawnyman #brawny #workplacehumor #dressup #wi #nonprofit #youthwork #positivevibes #fun #funtimes
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