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
Our Sponsored Residential program provides individuals with a safe, structured, and supportive home environment while promoting independence and community inclusion. Individuals receive individualized supports with daily living skills, health and safety oversight, medication management, community participation, and emotional support. Services are tailored to each individual’s needs and delivered in a family-style setting that prioritizes stability, respect, and person-centered planning.
Therapeutic Consultation
Therapeutic Consultation services will provide behavioral and clinical guidance to support individuals, caregivers, and residential providers. These services will focus on behavior support planning, skill development, emotional regulation, and strategies to enhance overall functioning and stability. Our goal is to strengthen supports while promoting positive outcomes and long-term success.
Skilled Nursing Services
Our Skilled Nursing services offer professional medical support for individuals with complex health needs. These services include medication administration, health monitoring, chronic condition management, wound care, and coordination with physicians and other healthcare providers. Skilled Nursing supports are delivered with a focus on safety, clinical excellence, and continuity of care to help individuals maintain optimal health within their residential or community setting.
Community Engagement/ Community Coaching
Positive Pathways Family Services recently launched Community Engagement/ Community Coaching services in June 2026. This service will focus on helping individuals build meaningful connections within their communities while increasing independence, confidence, and overall quality of life.
Community Engagement services will provide opportunities for individuals to participate in recreational, educational, volunteer, and social activities that align with their personal interests and goals. Supports will focus on skill development, community inclusion, relationship building, communication, safety awareness, and promoting independence in everyday environments.
Our goal is to create enriching experiences that encourage personal growth, community involvement, and meaningful participation while ensuring services remain person-centered, supportive, and tailored to each individual’s unique strengths and needs.
Our Service Details
SPONSORED RESIDENTIAL PACKAGE
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• Overview of DBHDS Sponsored Residential Service Requirements
• Assistance with provider enrollment and service implementation
• Sponsor recruitment and screening guidance
• Sponsor training requirements and documentation
• Development of Sponsored Residential policies and procedures
• Compliance guidance for DBHDS and HCBS regulations
• Individual support structure and care coordination guidance
• Implementation strategies for person-centered residential supports
• Working budget and sustainability planning
• Ongoing consultation to support program development
THERAPEUTIC CONSULTATION PACKAGE
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• Overview of DBHDS Therapeutic Consultation service requirements
• Assistance with service enrollment and implementation
• Development of therapeutic consultation policies and procedures
• Behavioral support framework and documentation guidance
• Support with individualized intervention strategies
• Collaboration strategies with residential providers and support teams
• Documentation standards and service compliance guidance
• Implementation of behavior support and skill-building strategies
• Service delivery structure and program development
• Working budget and service sustainability planning
SKILLED NURSING
PACKAGE
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• Overview of DBHDS Skilled Nursing service requirements
• Assistance with service enrollment and implementation
• Development of nursing policies and procedures
• Medication administration and health monitoring protocols
• Nursing documentation and compliance guidance
• Integration of nursing supports within residential services
• Health care coordination and provider collaboration strategies
• Implementation of medical oversight and support services
• Development of nursing service delivery structure
• Working budget and program sustainability planning
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Helping individuals build meaningful connections and actively participate in their communities.
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Explore community activities based on personal interests and goals
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Build friendships and develop natural supports
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Participate in recreational, social, cultural, and faith-based activities
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Increase confidence and independence in community settings
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Access volunteer and civic engagement opportunities
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Learn to safely navigate the community
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Participate in health and wellness activities
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Develop communication and social interaction skills
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Explore educational and lifelong learning opportunities
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Encourage choice, self-advocacy, and self-determination
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Promote inclusion and meaningful participation in everyday community life
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Support participation in clubs, events, and community organizations
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Encourage healthy leisure and recreational activities
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Foster independence while respecting each individual's preferences and abilities
COMMUNITY COACHING
Teaching practical life skills that promote greater independence at home and in the community.
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Build independent living skills
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Improve communication and interpersonal skills
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Learn budgeting and money management
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Grocery shopping and making healthy food choices
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Meal planning and food preparation
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Medication reminders and health management support
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Improve personal hygiene and grooming skills
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Develop household management skills, including cleaning and laundry
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Learn to safely use community transportation
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Strengthen problem-solving and decision-making skills
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Build employment readiness and workplace skills
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Increase self-confidence and self-advocacy
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Develop time management and organizational skills
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Practice community safety and emergency preparedness
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Build healthy relationships and appropriate social boundaries
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Learn skills that support greater independence and long-term success
DBHDS Startup & Licensing
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New provider startup consultation
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DBHDS licensing application assistance
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Initial, conditional, and annual licensing preparation
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Policy and procedure development
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HCBS compliance preparation
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Program startup from concept to implementation
Behavioral & Clinical Services
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Behavioral intervention planning
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Positive behavior support consultation
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Trauma-informed care implementation
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Therapeutic Group Home clinical program development
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Development of therapeutic programming and structured interventions
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Clinical documentation systems
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Individualized treatment planning
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Therapy program implementation and integration within Therapeutic Group Homes
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Consultation regarding evidence-based behavioral and therapeutic practices
Training & Professional Development
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DSP training
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Supervisor development
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Leadership coaching
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HCBS Settings Rule training
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Human Rights training
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Person-Centered Thinking
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Documentation excellence
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Behavior management strategies
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Crisis prevention and de-escalation
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Medication documentation
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Professional ethics
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Trauma-informed care
Program Development
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Sponsored Residential program development
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Community Engagement program development
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Community Coaching program development
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Therapeutic Consultation program development
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Skilled Nursing program development
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Group Home program development
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Therapeutic Group Home program development
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Day Support program development
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Crisis and emergency preparedness planning
Quality Assurance & Compliance
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Mock licensing inspections
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Internal compliance audits
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Corrective Action Plan (CAP) development
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Quality Improvement (QI) programs
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Human Rights compliance
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CHRIS reporting guidance
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Documentation audits
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Incident report review
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Record readiness reviews
Why Choose Positive
Pathways Consulting?
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Expertise in Virginia DBHDS regulations and licensing
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Comprehensive support from startup through ongoing compliance
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Customized solutions tailored to your organization's needs
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Practical, real-world guidance from experienced human services professionals
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Hands-on assistance with documentation, program development, and quality improvement
Clinical Documentation
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Individual Support Plan (ISP) development
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Person-Centered Planning
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Quarterly and annual Person-Centered Reviews (PCRs)
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Risk Assessments
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Safety Support Plans
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Behavioral Support Plans
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Transition Plans
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Discharge Planning
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Clinical documentation review and auditing
Operations & Administrative Support
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Operational workflow development
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Staff onboarding systems
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Organizational policies and procedures
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Forms development
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Employee handbooks
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Emergency preparedness plans
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Medication administration systems
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Record management systems
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Program implementation support
Business Development
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Agency startup consulting
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Program expansion
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Strategic planning
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Budget development
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Sustainability planning
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Medicaid readiness
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Performance improvement
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Executive coaching
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Business growth strategies
Positive Pathways Consulting
Helping Human Service Providers Build, Grow & Maintain Excellence
What Our Clients Say...
Jo Lynne Martin
"I have been thoroughly impressed with their dedication to excellence and the wonderful feedback from their client, Vonda shared she loves being with Positive Pathways and as her Sponsor so do I. We have formed such a strong, trusting relationship so quickly. Shannon Ridley genuinely cares and their high quality work, and ability to handle complex projects while maintaining a positive proactive attitude is remarkable. It is much appreciated. I also would like to acknowledge Jasmine and Shannon's whole staff are top notch! It is an absolute pleasure to be a part of this team. Shannon's ability to make clients feel heard. It is a delight for myself and Client Vonda to be with this wonderful organization. Thank you Shannon and team."