Welcome to PathPoint! Established in 1964, PathPoint (originally known as Work Training Programs, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to helping people with disabilities or disadvantages to reach their fullest potential. PathPoint is a leader in the field of supported employment and housing support services in California, serving over 2000 people each year in the five counties of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles and Kern. PathPoint supported housing services have received national recognition and our employment services continually achieve the highest of accreditation ratings.
The mission of PathPoint is to provide comprehensive training and support services that empower people with disabilities or disadvantages to live and work as valued members of our communities.
We invite you to enter these pages and look through our service areas and service delivery array. Celebrate our successes with us and keep in touch through frequent news and program updates. Learn about us, join us, and let’s make a positive difference in the lives of people with disabilities or economic disadvantages.
Sponsors
PathPoint would like to thank the following Sponsors for their support of our programs initiatives, and the launch of this new PathPoint website.
Ventura County Credit Union
TWIW Insurance Services, LLC
KEYT-TV
Santa Barbara Bank & Trust
Knights of Columbus Saint Rose of Lima Council 5803
California Budget Alert: The California budget for 2011/12 again carried significant cuts for the programs and services for people with developmental disabilities and their families. In addition to ongoing reimbursement reductions for service providers like PathPoint, individual services for people living on their own are under new requirements to make people live with roommates who have a similar disability in order to receive services in shared ways. Day programs, which are staffed to meet current regulatory requirements, cannot bill for the day if a person leaves early for a family outing or a medical emergency! This budget had over $500 million in new cuts to the dd system. But now there's also "trigger language" that will force an additional $100 million in cuts in January 2012 if California's revenue targets are not met. When will it end?
PathPoint enters the age of social networking! If you're on Facebook, sign up now to become a "fan" of PathPoint. We've made it easy for you! In the bottom right hand corner of the pages on this site is a "Like" button and a direct link to our Facebook page. Becoming a fan will provide you with frequent updates about the people and events that are important to us.
PathPoint has been named Nonprofit Organization of the Year by the Goleta Valley Chamber of Commerce! Joining the ranks of other "Goleta's Finest" winners for 2011, PathPoint was honored to win in the category of Nonprofit Organization. A special reception is held each year in November to celebrate Goleta's Finest. Accepting the award on behalf of PathPoint this year are Alana Walczak, PathPoint VP for Santa Barbara County and Patty Enger, PathPoint Chief Financial Officer.
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Employment programs accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
PathPoint Corporate Office
315 West Haley Street, Suite 102
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Phone: 805.966.3310 Email: info@pathpoint.org
