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Where Compassion Meets Care

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POSITIVE PATHWAYS offers individuals with disabilities a nurturing, family-style living arrangement within a licensed provider's home. It provides 24/7 personalized care, promoting independence, community integration, and tailored support as a, often preferred, alternative to group homes. This model ensures a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment for residents. 

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Meet Our Team

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Shannon S. Ridley
Executive Director

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Jessica Fuller
Chief Executive Officer

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Jasmine Thornton
Office Manager

Eric T. Thornton
Chief Operating Officer

Ivana Gray
Quality Assurance Manager

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Our Services

At Positive Pathways Family Services, we provide high-quality, person-centered supports designed to promote safety, independence, and quality of life for individuals with complex needs. Our services are rooted in dignity, compassion, and individualized care, ensuring each person is supported in a way that honors their strengths, preferences, and goals.

SPONSORED RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

SKILLED NURSING SERVICES

THERAPEUTIC CONSULTATION

Community Engagement Services (Coming Soon)

Therapeutic Foster Care
(Coming Soon)

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Our Mission

Positive Pathways Family Services is dedicated to empowering individuals and families through compassionate, person-centered services that promote dignity, independence, and overall well-being.
We are committed to creating supportive pathways to stability, growth, and community inclusion while continuously expanding access to high-quality mental health and supportive services.

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Discover how our clients have benefited from our personalized care and support.

Client Experiences

"Shannon Ridley genuinely cares and their high quality work, and her ability to handle complex projects while maintaining a positive proactive attitude is remarkable!"

Jo Lynne Martin

"Since joining the PPFS as a sponsor it has changed my life and the resident I care for in my home. The owner is just phenomenal as evidence by the support, trainings, and teachings she gives prepare you to a success story"

James Conner

"What sets Positive Pathways apart is how personal and attentive they are. They don’t treat this as just a service — they genuinely care about creating stable, loving home environments where individuals can thrive."

Catherine Johnston

804.638.5643
shannon.ridley@positivepathwaysfs.com

13443 Greenham Court

Chester, Virginia  23831

Reach Out to Positive Pathways Family Services today!

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