About MyPath
Transforming Lives with Compassionate, Specialized Care
At MyPath, our mission is simple yet powerful: We Transform Lives. Since 1984, we have been a trusted provider of specialized education, therapeutic services, and community support for individuals facing significant life challenges. Our work is driven by a deep passion for the people we serve and a commitment to helping each person find their unique path to a full, independent, and productive life.
Our entire organization operates on a foundation of five core beliefs: Passion, Accountability, Teamwork, Openness, and Continuous Learning & Innovation. These principles guide every decision, ensuring we deliver dignified, effective, and person-centered care.
A Full Spectrum of Specialized Services
Services for Adults
- Community-Based Residential Care: We offer supportive homes for adults with intellectual, developmental, or physical disabilities, brain injuries, and mental health needs.
- Medically Fragile Support: Our teams provide specialized care for individuals with complex medical conditions.
- Independent Living Programs: We support adults in supervised apartments and other settings to build independence.
- Day and Respite Services: We offer engaging day programs, community integration and respite care to support individuals and their families.
Services for Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults
- Therapeutic Educational Programs: We operate residential and day schools with treatment-focused settings designed to meet the unique needs of our students.
- Vocational Training: Our services help young adults build critical job skills for future employment.
- Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Services: We deliver family-focused therapy and support
Our Impact and Reach
MyPath's network includes eight specialized companies serving nearly 2,000 individuals each year. With over 150 program locations in 41 communities across Wisconsin and Indiana, we deliver consistent, high-quality care with local expertise.
Our Family of Specialized Companies
MyPath's strength lies in our network of eight specialized companies, each an expert in its respective field. This structure allows us to provide targeted, high-quality care that meets a wide range of complex needs.
Genesee Community Services
Genesee Community Services (GCS) provides Applied Behavioral Services (ABA) to nearly 70 families in Waukesha, Jefferson and Milwaukee Counties and ABA services to children in a clinic setting under the age of six.
Genesee Lake School
Genesee Lake School (GLS) provides education, therapeutic and vocational services for approximately 90 students in its residential program and nearly 40 students in its day school in Wisconsin.
Homes for Independent Living
Homes for Independent Living of Wisconsin (HIL) operates over 100 community-based residential locations providing support to approximately 350 clients in northeastern, southeastern and central Wisconsin.
Paragon Community Services
Paragon Community Services (PCS) offers programs serving approximately 350 adults, young adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities through Adult Day Services and Paragon Activity Club (PAC) youth respite services.
Prader-Willi Homes
Prader-Willi Homes (PWH) supports approximately 80 adults with Prader-Willi Syndrome in community settings in and near Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.
T.C. Harris School & Academy
T.C. Harris School & Academy (TCH) serves approximately 70 students through a residential school and day school in Lafayette, Indiana.
The Richardson School
The Richardson School (TRS) operates five Therapeutic Day Schools serving over 180 students, ages 5-21 with emotional, neurological, and/or developmental disabilities throughout eastern Wisconsin.
Nexus Virtual Education
MyPath is proud to announce the creation of Nexus Virtual Education, a new offering designed specifically to meet the diverse needs of students with Individual Education Programs (IEPs).
MyPath Support Services
MyPath Support Services (MSS) provides a supporting role in the direct care of those we serve. We are located in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.
The Power of 100% Employee Ownership
MyPath is proud to be a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP). Our "Owners Who Care" culture means every team member is directly invested in the well-being of the people we serve. This model fosters a deep sense of Accountability and a shared passion for achieving positive outcomes.
Our Employee-Ownership Achievements:
2025 Certified by National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO) as the First Majority Women Employee-Owned Company (MWEO)
Ranks #81 on the National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO) list of America’s Largest Employee-Owned Companies
Fifth largest ESOP in Wisconsin
Third largest ESOP in Indiana
Twelfth largest ESOP in the nation among health care-related employee-owned companies
Named 2021 Wisconsin ESOP Company of the Year
Discover the MyPath Story
Explore our four-decade history, see fun facts, and read success stories from our employee-owners and the people we support.
Click here to view MyPath's 40th Anniversary Electronic Booklet
What We Believe: The MyPath Beliefs and Behaviors
Our beliefs are the guideposts for our journey. They define how we show up for the people we serve, our partners, and each other.
Passion
- We are confident our work makes life better for the people we serve.
- We make decisions in the best interests of our clients, employee-owners, and the Company.
- We believe we have a bright and promising future.
Accountability
- We set high professional standards that reflect the needs of our clients and business.
- We own our problems and proactively find solutions. We follow through on our commitments. We communicate in advance when responsibilities cannot be met.
- We are humble. We acknowledge and learn from our mistakes. We embrace opportunities to educate one another.
Teamwork
- We treat our employee-owners with the same respect we give to those we serve.
- We believe diversity in background, skills, and experience creates a stronger team and better results.
- We celebrate our successes.
Openness
- We practice honesty and integrity. We operate with transparency in all of our interactions.
- We are empowered to provide input about our environment. We question what does not seem right.
Continuous Learning & Innovation
- We are committed to ongoing growth and development in our professional roles.
- We apply our knowledge to create innovative and effective programs for the people we serve.
Our Commitment to a Respectful Community
MyPath’s mission to transform lives depends on a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for everyone. We serve and employ people from all backgrounds, and we believe our community prospers when everyone feels valued.
To uphold this, we have an External Stakeholder Code of Conduct. We expect any person, family, or entity engaging with MyPath to demonstrate inclusive and respectful behaviors in every interaction, including on social media and during the provision of services. Our community shares a responsibility to treat everyone with dignity. MyPath takes this Code seriously and may choose to no longer do business with those who fail to follow it.