Onward Transitions

04/20/2026

Where else would you want a fresh start this summer? 🌊

04/09/2026

What “season” are we parenting in? Does it align with our adult children’s needs?

Thank you to our friends at the .

Parenting in midlife brings unique challenges—balancing growing children, aging parents, and personal change. Learn how to stay grounded, connected, and effective during this season.

04/08/2026

The one in five of us living on the spectrum can relate…Like, REALLY relate.

What if you could hear colors or taste sounds?
That’s synesthesia — a blending of the senses.
It's estimated that as much as 20 percent of people with autism experience synesthesia.

03/27/2026

Generally around question #4 when talking with parents. “Are there good jobs in Portland, ME?”
Also, one of the frequent reasons our members choose to stay in Portland long after they have finished Onward Transitions.

03/19/2026

Dr. Darrell Fraize helps us understand what makes Onward Transitions unique.

Onward Transitions (OT), a leading program serving young adults, announced the successful implementation of its innovative, comprehensive service delivery model designed to meet the unique mental health needs of Generation Z (born 1997-2012). This approach effectively combines three established serv...

12/31/2025

12/27/2025

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/20/us/politics/middle-class-us-economy-affordability.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share

Economists say that a typical middle-class family today is richer than one in the 1960s. Americans in their 20s and 30s don’t believe it.

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!