Onward Transitions

12/22/2025

Happy Holidays from Onward Transitions!

12/11/2025

Unsettling news here about teen social media use...

Roughly one-in-five U.S. teens say they are on TikTok and YouTube almost constantly. At the same time, 64% of teens say they use chatbots, including about three-in-ten who do so daily.

11/25/2025

Pinesgiving Paella! We celebrate Pinesgiving each year to acknowledge and express our gratitude for the community in which we live and learn. We wish all our families, friends, and colleagues a very happy Thanksgiving! Here is our paella and final spread prepared by members and staff:)

10/29/2025

With our original mission intact -

We are incredibly proud of Onward Transitions in Portland, Maine! Nearly 10 years after enrolling our first member, we are stronger than ever. Onward Transitions has just experienced its three best consecutive years of financial growth while maintaining 84% of our core staff. We remain fully commi...

10/09/2025

Darrell and Caitlin sharing news and updates with colleagues/friends at the annual YATA (Young Adult Transition Association) conference in San Diego. This conference is one of our favorite and impactful events!

08/25/2025

Life in Portland: Portland is a safe, small, progressive, walkable city. Its attractions
include colleges, art museums, music venues, professional sports teams, an award-winning food scene, bountiful job market, and diverse recreational opportunities. Members usually live in the heart of downtown, generally within walking distance of each other, in their own one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Call us to schedul a call with our team 207-233-2401!
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08/14/2025

Our annual Lake Day for members and staff was a hit! Nearly every member ( unless they had a prior legit commitmemt ) enjoyed this perfect late summer day at Tassell Top Park on Sebago Lake. Not nearly as well known as other lake beaches in Maine, this one is quiet(er)and a beauty!

08/10/2025

A Quick Look at our pine House crew!

08/10/2025

Darrell at the lobster pots for the 10th annual Shore Dinner:)

08/10/2025

07/27/2025

Our 9th annual shore dinner was perfect! Everyone looks forward to this day, but no one more than Darrell. He mans the lobster pots and keeps the rhythm going:) It’s not easy to coordinate the timing. Ryan was busy on the grill cooking up seafood alternatives. Thanks to all staff and members who joined in to help and made it the best shore dinner yet:)

04/07/2025

We don’t just feature smiling members doing cool things in our social media posts. Here’s a real look at the grittier part of our daily work with our members on executive function skill building.