About US
Alternative Pathways is a non-profit service provider located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The residents of Alternative Pathways have various types of disabilities, and live independently. Homes are owned by individuals with disabilities and and rented by 4 or 5 other people. The homes are all located in roughly the same area. The office is attached to the back of the director's home and is accessible to clients throughout the day.
How are you different from an Adult Foster Care (AFC) home?
AFC homes are licensed homes for people with disabilities. The homes are licensed and monitored by the state. The residents do not own their home. Some AFC homes state that the residents must be out of the home for a certain number of hours during the day, forcing residents to leave and find somewhere to go during this time.
At Alternative Pathways people with disabilities own their homes and rent out rooms to other individuals. Unlike licensed AFC's, Alternative Pathways enjoys the freedom to explore many options for the residents during the day. Some residents have jobs, some attend a day program, while others work on job rediness skills at home and in the community.
Tell me more...
Their are currently 9 homes and 40 residents in the program. Resident's ages vary from early 20's to mid 60's.
Alternative Pathways has been in existence for 10 years and is unique in its ability to give residents independence as well as structure.
Alternative Pathways has 15 staff members. No matter the level of
independence, staff are always available to someone in need.
