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.
Mentoring

Individualized mentoring program for youth and parents, addressing various challenges, funded by CCS and local Human Services.
Blessing Box

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

87% of residents report they feel safe in the group home

87% of residents feel staff are kind and caring

100% of clients report they feel safe in programming

100% of clients feel staff are kind and 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).

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. "