P.a.s.s. - Parents For Alternate Support Solutions

What P.a.s.s. - Parents For Alternate Support Solutions does

P.a.s.s. - Parents For Alternate Support Solutions (PASS) is a Portland, Oregon-based nonprofit organization founded in 1997 that operates adult day programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The organization launched its Day Program on January 19, 1998, in response to documented wait times of up to 25 years for developmental disability services in Oregon, and currently serves approximately 110 clients across three sites: PASS PDX on SE Division Street in Portland (~50 clients), the PASS 3 / Topaz program in Portland (~30 clients), and PASS Milwaukie on SE McLoughlin Blvd (~30 clients). Each site provides in-center skill-building and entertainment activities, community inclusion outings supported by wheelchair-accessible transportation, and a clinical service layer that includes ADL/mobility support, seizure management, oral and topical medication administration, G-tube feedings, and RN-delegated procedures.

The organization's service delivery is labor-intensive and people-centered; PASS does not maintain proprietary software, applications, APIs, or AI systems, and its technology footprint is limited to a WordPress-based website (passpdx.com), three Facebook pages, and standard communications tooling. Its core "product" is the credentialed day-program service line, with brand and operational differentiation built on 27 years of operating history, parent-driven origins, and clinical capability (e.g., RN-delegated procedures) that enables the organization to accept higher-acuity clients than many peers.

PASS's revenue model combines fee-for-service revenue from Oregon Medicaid/state-funded IDD day-program placements, routed through county case manager referrals, with a publicly solicited donation program accepting one-time, monthly, and yearly recurring gifts. Its go-to-market is community-led: client acquisition runs through Oregon county case managers who refer families, supported by a website and Facebook presence showcasing daily activities. The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors (Vince Jarmer, President since 2021) and led operationally by Executive Director Violeta Molina, with a co-founder (Evvalee Rushold) retaining a Billing Specialist role.

Name

P.a.s.s. - Parents For Alternate Support Solutions

Legal name

Parents for Alternate Support Solutions

Website

https://www.passpdx.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Parents for Alternate Support Solutions (PASS) is a Portland, Oregon nonprofit founded in 1997 that operates three adult day programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, serving approximately 110 clients across Portland and Milwaukie through county case manager referrals and public donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adult Day Programs for Developmental Disabilities

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI)

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Adult day programs
• Community inclusion support
• Disability care services
• Nonprofit disability programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: PASS accepts one-time, monthly, and yearly donations from the public to support operations and expand capacity to serve more individuals with developmental disabilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

PASS (Parents for Alternate Support Solutions) is a nonprofit organization that operates day programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the Portland and Milwaukie, Oregon area. Services include in-center skill-building and entertainment activities, community inclusion outings supported by wheelchair-accessible transportation, and healthcare support such as ADL/mobility assistance, seizure management, medication administration, and RN-delegated G-tube feedings. The organization serves approximately 110 clients across three locations and accepts public donations to expand capacity.

Product overview

PASS (Parents for Alternate Support Solutions) is a nonprofit organization offering day programs for individuals with developmental disabilities (IDD). The organization operates a unified service model across three distinct programs: PASS PDX (Portland day program serving approximately 50 clients), PASS 3/Topaz (Portland program serving approximately 30 clients), and PASS Milwaukie (serving approximately 30 clients). Services include in-center skill-building and entertainment activities, community inclusion outings, and comprehensive healthcare support (ADL/mobility support, seizure management, medication administration, G-tube feedings, and RN delegated procedures). The Portland and Milwaukie locations provide wheelchair-accessible transportation for community activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PASS PDX Day Program A day program at the Portland Division Street location serving approximately 50 adults with developmental disabilities, offering in-center skill-building activities, entertainment, community inclusion outings, and personal/medical support.
• PASS 3 / Topaz Day Program A day program in Portland operated under the Topaz branch (PASS 3) serving approximately 30 adults with developmental disabilities through in-center activities and community outings.
• PASS Milwaukie Day Program A day program in Milwaukie, Oregon serving approximately 30 adults with developmental disabilities, offering in-center activities and community outings to nearby attractions, supported by a wheelchair-accessible van.
• Direct Support Professional Services Personalized in-person support for clients including assistance with physical transfers, toileting, hygiene, meal preparation, companionship, and skill-building activities, delivered by direct support professionals.
• Healthcare Support Services Medical support services for clients with complex health needs, including seizure management, oral and topical medication administration, G-tube feedings, and RN-delegated procedures.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Sevita Health: Sevita Health (formerly The MENTOR Network) is one of the largest US providers of IDD day, residential, and home-and-community-based services. Comparable to PASS as a multi-site IDD day program operator serving complex-needs populations, though at far greater national scale and with mixed funding sources.
• BrightSpring Health Services: BrightSpring Health Services is a publicly traded provider of home and community health services including IDD day habilitation. Operates a national footprint with significant IDD exposure, making it a broad incumbent comparable to PASS's multi-site IDD day program model.
• Easterseals: Easterseals is a national disability services nonprofit operating day programs, employment support, and community inclusion services for individuals with IDD. Comparable to PASS in mission-driven IDD day programming, though it operates across many states and a broader portfolio of disability services.
• The Arc: The Arc is a national IDD advocacy and services organization with local chapters providing day programs, residential support, and case management. Similar to PASS in serving IDD adults through community-based day programming, but operates as a federated national nonprofit rather than a single operator.
• United Cerebral Palsy (UCP): UCP is a national IDD services organization providing day programs, residential, and community inclusion services for individuals with cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities. Comparable to PASS in offering multi-site day programming for the IDD population.

Direct peers

• AHRC New York City: AHRC NYC is a large nonprofit provider of day habilitation, community inclusion, and residential services for IDD adults in the New York City metro. Directly comparable to PASS in offering facility-based and community-inclusion day programs for adults with developmental disabilities.
• RHA Health Services: RHA Health Services is a multi-state IDD and behavioral health provider offering day programs, residential, and community-based services. Directly comparable to PASS in operating multi-site adult day programs for IDD populations with varying acuity needs.
• Lifespire: Lifespire is a nonprofit IDD services organization operating day programs, employment services, and residential supports. Directly comparable to PASS in providing community-based day programming and skill-building activities for IDD adults.
• Community Access Unlimited: Community Access Unlimited is a New Jersey-based nonprofit providing day programs, community inclusion, and advocacy for IDD adults. Directly comparable to PASS in mission-driven, multi-site IDD day programming with a community-inclusion focus.
• St. John's Community Services: St. John's Community Services is a nonprofit providing IDD day programs, residential, and supported employment across multiple states. Directly comparable to PASS in delivering multi-site day programming focused on community inclusion and skill-building for IDD adults.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Pass.Day.Program

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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