Partners For Quality

09/04/2026

🤝🏼On September 2, 2026, leaders from Partners For Quality and its subsidiaries had the opportunity to meet with Lt. Governor Austin Davis in Mechanicsburg to advocate for stronger support and expanded services for individuals with intellectual and developmental , health needs and mental health challenges.
Pictured from left to right are Anna Rankin, Executive Director of Milestone; Lisa Peterson-Lizun, Executive Director of Allegheny Children's Initiative; Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis; Margaret Rothenberger, CEO of Partners For Quality; and Jennifer Dayton, Executive Director of Citizen Care.
The conversation highlighted both the challenges and opportunities facing providers across Pennsylvania as they work to ensure individuals and families have access to high-quality, -based services. Leaders shared stories of impact, discussed the growing needs of the people they support, and emphasized the importance of continued investment in programs that help individuals thrive in their homes and communities.
As a native of McKeesport, Lieutenant Governor Davis was familiar with the important role Milestone plays in the region through its Home and Community Services and Life Sharing programs. Lisa Peterson-Lizun spoke about the increasing need for behavioral health services and supports for children and youth, while Anna Rankin and Jennifer Dayton highlighted the broad range of services provided by Milestone and Citizen Care, including the expansion of medically complex Life Sharing services across approximately 10 Pennsylvania counties.
At Partners For Quality, our mission is rooted in creating for people of all abilities to live meaningful, connected and fulfilling lives. We are grateful for the opportunity to share our vision with Lieutenant Governor Davis and to engage in thoughtful dialogue about strengthening home and community-based services throughout the Commonwealth.
Together, through partnership, advocacy and a shared commitment to inclusion, we can build stronger communities where every person has the support and opportunity to reach their full potential. Thank you, Lieutenant Governor Davis, for your time, leadership and dedication to advancing services that make a lasting difference in people's lives.

09/03/2026

🐤 Feeling : The Partners For Quality Foundation sends a big Thank You to RJ and the folks at the Victory Car Cruise for recently hosting our 20-foot Steel City Duck and supporting the ! Many of these nice people are also part of the popular Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival. We're feeling lots of love for our Steel City Duck!

09/02/2026

ReelAbilities kicks off tomorrow! 👉 The Partners For Quality family of agencies and our Committee for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are proud to again be a sponsor of the ReelAbilities Pittsburgh Film Festival. 🎥
The 14th annual ReelAbilities Pittsburgh film festival, celebrating new independent cinema 𝘣𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴, returns with an in-person screening on September 3 at Point Park University’s Pittsburgh Playhouse, followed by a week of virtual programming available to stream September 4-13 in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia.
On September 3, the ReelAbilities in-person program will showcase a block of seven short films featuring people with diverse abilities in the grand PNC Theater.
Virtually, patrons can stream three feature documentaries, three feature narratives and a short film block September 4-13.
𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝘃𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 $𝟭𝟱 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 – 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 $𝟯 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲: 𝗣𝗙𝗤𝟮𝟲.
The entire Film Pittsburgh schedule, more information and tickets are available at FilmPittsburgh.org.

08/31/2026

September is National Su***de Prevention Month. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦. You can call or text 𝟵𝟴𝟴 to reach the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7. It is free and confidential.
Additionally, local mental health support is available at Allegheny Children's Initiative (412-431-8006) and Milestone (412-243-3400).

08/28/2026

Movies with meaning 👉 The Partners For Quality family of agencies and our Committee for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are proud to again be a sponsor of the ReelAbilities Pittsburgh Film Festival. 🎥
The 14th annual ReelAbilities Pittsburgh film festival, celebrating new independent cinema 𝘣𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴, returns with an in-person screening on September 3 at Point Park University’s Pittsburgh Playhouse, followed by a week of virtual programming available to stream September 4-13 in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia.
On September 3, the ReelAbilities in-person program will showcase a block of seven short films featuring people with diverse abilities in the grand PNC Theater.
Virtually, patrons can stream three feature documentaries, three feature narratives and a short film block September 4-13.
𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝘃𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 $𝟭𝟱 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 – 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 $𝟯 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲: 𝗣𝗙𝗤𝟮𝟲.
The entire Film Pittsburgh schedule, more information and tickets are available at FilmPittsburgh.org.

08/25/2026

What is PFQ26? Find out 👉 The Partners For Quality family of agencies and our Committee for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are proud to again be a sponsor of the ReelAbilities Pittsburgh Film Festival. 🎥
The 14th annual ReelAbilities Pittsburgh film festival, celebrating new independent cinema 𝘣𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴, returns with an in-person screening on September 3 at Point Park University’s Pittsburgh Playhouse, followed by a week of virtual programming available to stream September 4-13 in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia.
On September 3, the ReelAbilities in-person program will showcase a block of seven short films featuring people with diverse abilities in the grand PNC Theater.
Virtually, patrons can stream three feature documentaries, three feature narratives and a short film block September 4-13.
𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝘃𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 $𝟭𝟱 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 – 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 $𝟯 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲: 𝗣𝗙𝗤𝟮𝟲.
The entire Film Pittsburgh schedule, more information and tickets are available at FilmPittsburgh.org.

08/24/2026

"Unlocking Greatness" ⭐ Here's some for your Monday: Watch this story from CBS News, in which a father's determination showcased brilliance in his son with .

Viraj Dhanda, a nonspeaking Massachusetts teen with autism, spent the first 14 years of his life trying to learn the basics, until his father suddenly unlocked his brilliance with the help of Viraj's right thumb. Now, he's headed to MIT, one of the most prestigious universities in the world. Steve H...

08/20/2026

Experience the "Circle of Life" when Exceptional Adventures takes you to see , September 10 at the Benedum Center. 🦁👑 This Experience includes a matinee performance of one of the all-time best musicals - plus dinner at Bravo! Reserve your spot now: https://exceptionaladventures.org/adventures/

08/19/2026

Citizen Care was proud to be represented at the The National Association for Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Professionals Conference in Savannah, Georgia recently, where leaders from across the disability services field came together to share innovative practices and ideas.
Staci Sypien, Director of Quality, Compliance and Support Services, and Barb Dyer, Director of Life Sharing, presented Citizen Care's Debriefing Model, a best practice that is utilized throughout Citizen Care and across the Partners For Quality family of agencies.
In addition to presenting, Citizen Care’s “SHIFT-certified” team members explored emerging technologies and service innovations, including 3D printing, remote support solutions, and person-centered approaches that enhance quality of life and strengthen support for the people we support. They are excited to bring new ideas and insights back to Citizen Care as they continue the commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centered services.
Pictured in the Citizen Care group photo are: Patricia Dethlefs, Stephanie DiBiagio, Tracy Olivani, Staci Sypien, Lisa Bruce, Amanda Mariano, Barb Dyer, Jen Dayton.

08/17/2026

Believe it or not, a new school year is almost here. 🏫 Our team at 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 is here to help. Check out these tips for a 𝘴𝘮𝘰𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 start to the academic year.