Branching Out Supported Services LLC

01/29/2026

Branching Out Supported Services is pleased to extend an invitation and gauge interest in participation in our upcoming Friendships & Dating Program in Fairbanks. This program is a structured series of classes designed to help young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities develop skills for building healthy, meaningful personal relationships.

The Friendships & Dating Program was developed by the University of Alaska Anchorage, Center for Human Development, and focuses on skills related to friendships, dating, and social interaction. Members of our administration team have received specialized training to facilitate this ten-week course.

Topics covered in the program include, but are not limited to: respecting others’ feelings, socializing with friends in the community, identifying different types of relationships, understanding social rules for safe dating, appropriate touching, identifying body parts, and common forms of birth control.

Classes will be held twice weekly, with specific dates to be announced. A copy of the curriculum is available for review at Branching Out’s office. In addition, a brief 1½-hour orientation will be offered prior to the start of the program to provide an overview of the course content and allow time for questions.

If you are interested in referring a young adult to participate in our Spring 2026 program please fill out the following referral form no later than Wednesday February 11th . Participants will be selected and contacted no later than February 18th. Please feel free to email or call us with any questions or concerns.

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10/08/2025

DSP Spotlights are back and we're starting off strong with the comedian of the operation- Kym!

Kym has been with Branching Out for about a year and a half. She keeps our team chats lively and is always first to remind us the candy bowl is running low 😜

We truly appreciate her hard work and her dedication to our community. We are so glad she is a part of our team 💚

10/01/2025

It's October 1st and Branching Out is getting spooooky 👻

🎃🦴 Meet our favorite seasonal staff member Bone-ita🦴🎃

She’s looking bonita in her Branching Out gear, rocking her DSP shirt and beanie, and hanging out with Stacey & Maya at our polaroid booth 📸✨️

Stop by, snap a pic with Bone-ita, and show off your spooky spirit. She doesn’t say much… but she’s always ready to branch out 🪾 with a smile. 😉

08/01/2025

🌟 Accepting New Clients! 🌟
Branching Out Supported Services is excited to announce that we currently have openings for new clients in our Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) programs in Fairbanks and North Pole!

We provide compassionate, individualized support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Whether you're looking for help with supported living, day habilitation, or supported employment, our dedicated team is here to help you thrive.

📍 Locally owned and operated
🤝 Person-centered care
🗓 Flexible scheduling options

Contact us today to learn more or to schedule an intake appointment!
📞 907-987-9267
📧 Fairbanks.admin@branchingoutak.com
🌐 Branchingoutak.com

Let’s grow together — one goal at a time. 💚

06/12/2025

This afternoon, Branching Out joined fellow Alaskan HCBW agencies in Washington, D.C. to meet with Legislative Correspondents from each of Alaska's Congressional offices.

Together, we advocated for Employment First and emphasized the importance of considering Alaska’s unique needs in upcoming Medicaid budget discussions and votes🗳️

We're proud to speak up for the individuals and communities we serve—right where national decisions are made. 🇺🇸

05/01/2025

Huge thanks to Alaksa Team Builders for helping us grow our current and future leaders. We are excited to keep learning how to better support our staff and invest in their leadership potential!

Yesterday ATB wrapped up a 4-part leadership series with Branching Out Supported Services LLC. I greatly enjoyed getting to know this team who do invaluable work in our community. Thank you for the opportunity to invest in you and let's stay connected!

04/16/2025

Branching Out Supported Services is very excited to be joining the 2025 Tanana Valley Alaska Law Enforcement Torch Run and Pledge Drive. Please consider donating to the cause or joining our team! You can make your donation at
https://p2p.onecause.com/2025letrak/fairbanks-admin/donate

or join our team, The Branching Out-laws, at
https://p2p.onecause.com/2025letrak/team/the-branching-out-laws

Thanks in advance for your support!

02/10/2025

My name is Glenn Wrightsman, and my life is deeply tied to Medicaid IDD funding. My 12-year-old son receives community-based services funded by Medicaid, which have been life-changing for him. Living in Fairbanks, we have very few options for individuals with disabilities—no YMCA, no real community centers, and extreme weather that makes outdoor activities difficult. Most venues now require payment just to sit inside. Because of Medicaid-funded services, my son—who has never had friends—has finally started building relationships.

Caring for a child with acute needs is overwhelming. Both my wife and I suffer from severe anxiety due to the challenges we face daily, and she has been hospitalized multiple times. I have worked with adults with disabilities for 22 years, yet nothing compares to the burden of supporting a child with disabilities at home. The thought that my son could end up in an institution instead of living in a community where he is loved and cherished is terrifying. No parent should have to face that fear.

Beyond my role as a father, I own a business that provides supports to adults with disabilities in Fairbanks and Anchorage through the Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waiver. We are currently engaged in a statewide rate review to secure adequate funding, but the prospect of budget cuts instead of expansions is appalling. As a provider, I struggle to offer competitive wages and benefits. We compete with McDonald's and Walmart for workers, yet our work requires specialized training and commitment. We can’t even match CNA wages, despite the similar level of care we provide.

I urge you to oppose any proposals that would reduce Medicaid funding, including block grants, per-capita caps, lowering the federal match rate, or rescinding enhanced funding for Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS). These changes would shift costs to states, leading to devastating cuts to community services, longer waitlists, and increased institutionalization—stripping people with disabilities of their dignity and independence.

Our communities thrive when all people, including those with I/DD, have the opportunity to develop skills, gain independence, and succeed. Medicaid is a lifeline for millions, and preserving its funding is critical to supporting individuals with disabilities, their families, and our communities.

Please reject any proposal that threatens Medicaid funding. The lives and futures of countless individuals depend on it.

Sincerely,
Glenn Wrightsman

09/24/2024

Last week, Branching Out Supported Services had the wonderful opportunity to attend the Improving Lives Conference in Anchorage. One of the key takeaways was the growing need to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other technologies in our field. Over the past week, we’ve taken a deep dive into AI to explore how it can streamline our administrative processes and enhance the support we provide to our incredible Direct Support Professionals.

Today, we’re excited to share some of what we’ve learned through a very relevant topic: Winter Driving Safety! This video was created entirely with AI in just minutes, and it’s a glimpse into how we’re integrating new technologies to better serve our community.

We’re eager to continue learning and evolving alongside AI, and we can’t wait to see how it will help us grow!

09/09/2024

This week we get to celebrate the people that make all of this possible! We are so lucky to have so many amazing Direct Support Providers ensuring members of our community are living their best lives.

08/27/2024

We are thrilled to announce that our team in Fairbanks is continuing to grow, and we are thriving more than ever! We are incredibly lucky to have hired so many wonderful people that are ready to serve our community.

We are continuing to accept new clients across all of our services. In addition, we still have one private bedroom open in our 24-hour supported living home. Please don't hesitate to reach out!

05/29/2024

Meet Anna! Anna is one of the wonderful staff in our Supported Living home. We are so lucky to have her on our team!