Frequently Asked Questions

Pathlight is a 501(c)3 non-profit Massachusetts corporation with headquarters in Springfield. It was founded in 1952 by five mothers of children with developmental disabilities. Pathlight was the first organization in Hampden County dedicated to serving individuals with intellectual disabilities. The founders shared a dream that their children would live and grow as valued members of their communities, despite the fact that this vision challenged prevalent societal expectations that people with developmental disabilities were best separated from their families and placed in institutions. Pathlight operates throughout western Massachusetts and employs over 600 dedicated people.

Pathlight serves children, teens, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

Eligibility and referrals for service are made by state and/or local contracting agencies. Some Pathlight programs, including Whole Children, Milestones recreation, Family Empowerment, and Autism Connections, are open to the public without a referral. These programs may charge a fee for their classes and activities.

Many services provided by Pathlight are funded through contracts held by the organization with a variety of state agencies. Individuals must be determined to be eligible for these services and referred by the appropriate agency. Our Family Support programs offer classes, workshops and educational opportunities to the public, some for a fee.

The majority of the organization’s revenue comes from contracts with state agencies including the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services and the Massachusetts Department of Medical Assistance. Some of Pathlight’s Family Services programs rely on private pay for their services. Pathlight also raises money from a broad network of generous donors to support innovations and capital projects. We gratefully accept support from individuals, businesses, and foundations.

Pathlight has offices in Springfield, Greenfield, Pittsfield and Northampton.
 
Corporate Office
220 Brookdale Drive
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 732-0531
 
Greenfield Office
101 Munson Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-3495
 
Pittsfield Office
75 S Church Street, #402
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 443-4780
 
Northampton Office
Inclusive Community Center
11 Village Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 585-8010

We have a variety of current job openings available. Browse our website to explore our current job openings.

If you’d like to find out more about Adult Family Care and Shared Living, please call our Family Based Living Services line at 800-652-2201 x153 or email info@pathlightgroup.org.