Positive Alternatives

Positive Alternatives An innovative resource for youth who need extra support to master skills and prepare for adulthood. To learn more about COA, please visit www.coanet.org.

Positive Alternatives provides Community-Based Services and Group Home Services in Menomonie, River Falls, Amery, Wisconsin Rapids, and Wausau, Wisconsin. Positive Alternatives is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA).

Today we honor Juneteenth, a day of remembrance, reflection, and celebration of freedom. We recognize the strength, resi...
06/19/2026

Today we honor Juneteenth, a day of remembrance, reflection, and celebration of freedom. We recognize the strength, resilience, and contributions that continue to shape our communities and inspire progress for generations to come.

Another youth from our Wausau group home is celebrating their birthday on July 27th, and we would love your help in maki...
06/18/2026

Another youth from our Wausau group home is celebrating their birthday on July 27th, and we would love your help in making their day unforgettable by surprising them with gifts from their Amazon wish list! You can shop their list here: https://a.co/05rzbAKY

If you’re unable to purchase a gift, you can still make their day brighter by dropping a birthday wish in the comments below - we’ll share all your kind messages with them on their big day! 🎂

A youth from our Wausau group home is celebrating their birthday on July 24th, and we would love your help in making the...
06/18/2026

A youth from our Wausau group home is celebrating their birthday on July 24th, and we would love your help in making their day unforgettable by surprising them with gifts from their Amazon wish list! You can shop their list here: https://a.co/0ev4N2te

If you’re unable to purchase a gift, you can still make their day brighter by dropping a birthday wish in the comments below - we’ll share all your kind messages with them on their big day! 🎂

May brought numerous new youth successes! ✨Group Home May Successes:One youth received a student of the week honor from ...
06/12/2026

May brought numerous new youth successes!

✨Group Home May Successes:
One youth received a student of the week honor from school. Two youth and a staff graduated this year. One of the youth who graduated completed Rent Smart and Money Management courses and another youth has been volunteering at the library and attending a teen recovery group. One youth completed their first college course with an A- and received two scholarships from AHS Opportunity Scholarship Foundation.

Another youth had a successful discharge to a family member when the youth was expected to age out of care. Lastly, a youth had their first overnight home visit after several months of home visits and another started their first job.

May's ECP update highlights the River Falls and Menomonie Group Homes who attended the Hmong American Day celebrations w...
06/10/2026

May's ECP update highlights the River Falls and Menomonie Group Homes who attended the Hmong American Day celebrations where they watched traditional Hmong dances and learned about Hmong resources in the area.

This National PRIDE Month, we celebrate individuality, embrace diversity, and recognize the value of creating spaces whe...
06/05/2026

This National PRIDE Month, we celebrate individuality, embrace diversity, and recognize the value of creating spaces where everyone feels seen, respected, and included. 🌈

If you have not had a chance to check out our new donor highlight page, now is the perfect time take the opportunity to ...
06/03/2026

If you have not had a chance to check out our new donor highlight page, now is the perfect time take the opportunity to explore it as it has underwent a few updates! You can now locate all donation options and view all of the donor highlights on one centrally located page!

Visit here: Donate — Positive Alternatives

📚With the school year coming to a close, we would like to send out an immense thank you to all of the teachers who have ...
05/29/2026

📚With the school year coming to a close, we would like to send out an immense thank you to all of the teachers who have helped alongside us to support the youth we serve this school year. You have a profound impact on helping youth achieve academic successes.

✨Thank you from all of us at Positive Alternatives for helping to guide and brighten not just the youth we serve futures, but all youths futures!

Every child deserves safety, stability, support, the opportunity to thrive and someone who believes in them.This month, ...
05/27/2026

Every child deserves safety, stability, support, the opportunity to thrive and someone who believes in them.

This month, we honor the resilience of foster youth, recognize the dedication of caregivers and advocates, and raise awareness about the ongoing need for compassion, mentorship, and community support.

Together, we can make a lasting difference — one life, one relationship, and one opportunity at a time. 💙

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603 Terrill Road
Menomonie, WI
54751

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+17152359552

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