In December 2005, Michael began his journey forward when APSI became his guardian. He resided in a home with roommates before transitioning to a living facility where he could embrace greater independence with provider services. Throughout this journey, Michael consistently received the unwavering support of his family and the county board. Still, no relationship was more important to him than the one he shared with his grandmother.

Jason has many passions, each woven together by his love for history, storytelling, and community. Whether performing on stage, researching

Jenna's life is a testament to perseverance, personal growth, and the power of community support. She has built a fulfilling life centered a

Before becoming an APSI client, Joe’s home life was rocky, and his parents made decisions for him without his input. Ultimately,...

APSI clients Maureen and Brandi have “always had an independent side to them,” according to Betsy, who has been their  Protective...

APSI client Brooklyn is outspoken; whether at home or her day program, she stands up for what she wants. But she does more than that; she...

APSI client Brant is determined—determined to be as independent as possible. That is why he is working toward restoration, so he no...

In the 25 years that Vickie has been a client with APSI, her life has blossomed. According to her Protective Services Representative ...

APSI client Lisa is known for two things: her art and her kindness. These qualities blend as she creates bespoke paintings and cards for...

On May 9th, APSI client Santo’s eyes were alight as he celebrated his 78th birthday aboard a cruise ship in The Bahamas with his...

In life, figuring out who you can trust can be tricky. Jenna knew this all too well. After several unhappy relationships and enough...

Brenda was in a rough spot. She was staring down problems at work and at home. Her job didn’t give her enough hours, and her relationship...

The TJ Jackson Forever Friends Award is given to APSI clients who demonstrate growth and independence. The award includes funds to help...

Joe has been an APSI client since 2007 and much has changed since then. When Joe’s Protective Services Representative (PSR) Dean met him,...

In just four years, Ellen and Marilyn have done things many thought were impossible. In 2019, before the two women had ever met, they...

Shirley has been an APSI client for a short time, since 2022, but she’s been living life since the roaring 20s. She celebrated her...

"Now I'm the one that controls my behavior," says Jonni, who has been an APSI client for over a decade. With APSI's help, Jonni has...

Ralph has been with APSI since the organization was founded in 1983, 40 years ago. Then, Ralph was 30 years old, today he is a retiree of...

Changing guardians can be difficult, but Keith has adjusted and found a world of opportunity ahead of him. Through his journey, Keith has...

APSI became Bradley’s guardian when his adoptive parents waived guardianship of him in 2019; he was hurt, confused and hesitant about his...