Pressley Ridge

Providing individuals and families with hope and support through life’s challenges. Through collaborative and inclusive relationships, Pressley Ridge empowers children and families to transform their lives and develop to their full potential. We believe our differences are our strengths, and we are committed to embracing a culture of respect, dignity and inclusivity. Pressley Ridge was founded in 1832 and remains headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Over the course of nearly two centuries, we have continued to evolve to serve diverse communities, as well as the needs of the most complex youth and families. A legacy of successful outcomes has enabled us to expand services to communities in Central Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and Texas. Each year, thousands of children and families find their path through a variety of home, school and community-based services. Our more than 70 innovative programs provide a safe and supportive environment where children, youth and families can work to increase their sense of wellbeing and achieve sustainable, positive outcomes. Pressley Ridge is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA). To learn more about COA, please visit www.coanet.org.

The New York Foundling

At The New York Foundling, we believe that all people—no matter circumstance or zip code—have the opportunity to reach their full potential. But for all of us, discovering what we are capable of and reaching our full potential requires support along the way. We believe and trust in the potential of all people. We work in partnership with more than 30,000 children, adults, and families each year on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We believe in the power of personal choice and self-determination. The New York Foundling has deliberately challenged the notion that individuals are limited by their circumstances or are incapable of making the right choice for their future. Rather, our network of programs, services, and opportunities are carefully designed for children, families, and adults to create transformational change in their own lives. We believe and invest in proven practices. With nearly 150 years of experience creating resources, tools, and social capital, we have learned from our community what works. At the same time, we’re not afraid to invest in bold new approaches that comprehensively address challenges and provide the foundation for people to drive their own future.

rising ground

Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground, formerly Leake & Watts, is a leading nonprofit organization providing children, adults, and families in need with the resources and skills needed to rise above adversity and positively direct their lives. With an annual budget of $187 million and 101 programs at 138 sites throughout the New York City and lower Westchester area, we deliver dedicated support to promote safe environments for children and help families thrive through our family stabilization, family foster care and adoption programs; innovative special educational programs that advance learning from early childhood through high school; result-focused programs that help court-involved youth change the trajectory of their lives; caring services that promote independence for children and adults with developmental disabilities; and pro-active community health initiatives that foster well-being. Across programs, we continually engage new, innovative techniques and implement evidence-based models to increase our impact and promote better outcomes.

developmental disabilities institute (ddi)

For more than 60 years, Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) has provided compassionate personal care to meet the emotional, educational, therapeutic, and vocational needs of children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Founded by parents of children with developmental disabilities, DDI has grown into a dynamic, nonprofit, multi-site agency serving more than 1600 children and adults in our care each day. The parental influence continues with several of our board members being mothers and fathers of the people we serve. DDI recognizes that each person in our care has unique needs and deserves every opportunity to live a rich and meaningful life. Over six decades, we have built a strong reputation for providing exceptional services for all people in our programs, and in particular those who present with the most significant challenges. With a workforce made up of people inspired by purpose®, DDI provides the highest standards of individualized services from expertly trained, caring, and competent staff. For more information, visit www.ddiny.org.

MyPath

MyPath Companies provide specialized services and personalized care for children, adolescents and adults with disabilities. MyPath’s history spans over 35 years, during which its nine companies have grown to serve more than 1,700 individuals from around the country, in facilities and community-based settings throughout Wisconsin and Indiana. Services include a spectrum of supports to promote the ability of the people served to live as independently as possible in the community. This array of services includes open and locked secure residential options for children and adolescents, full time year-round educational programs, day school, vocational and day services programs for children and adults, community group homes for children and adults, supported apartments, personal care services, in home services, and transition services. MyPath is an employee-owned business, which means its employees not only transform the lives of people with disabilities, they also build a strong future for their families and their teams. In 2021, the Wisconsin Chapter of the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) association awarded MyPath with the 2021 ESOP Company of the Year award. This award recognizes MyPath's commitment to employee ownership and its employees.