Pathways to Success in Wheaton – What does the program do?

Team-Based Care – A wraparound team (therapist, mentor, family support, and care coordinator) partners with the family to create a unified plan that works. Sessions can happen at home, school, libraries, or other safe community spaces, helping youth apply skills in real life.

• In-Home Therapy – Therapists work directly with youth & caregivers to improve communication, relationships, and coping skills inside the home.
• Therapeutic Mentoring – Mentors help youth build daily living skills, social skills, and positive coping strategies through active, real-life practice.
• Family Peer Support – Parents work with trained family advocates who have lived experience raising children with behavioral health challenges.
• Respite – Short-term, planned breaks that give caregivers time to rest while ensuring children are safe, supported, and engaged in positive activities.
• Care Coordination – A care coordinator organizes all services and ensures communication between the family, school, healthcare providers, and community supports. This helps the family have one clear, unified plan and reduces stress from managing multiple systems. Care coordinators also provide funds for youth-oriented activities such as music, art therapy, sports, and other positive outlets that support growth and wellness.

Benefits of the Pathways to Success Program

• Family-driven: you choose services, pace, and delivery.
• Pathways to Success in Wheaton by Blue Sky Wellness offers support for parents and children.
• Improves communication, relationships, and school functioning.
• Helps reduce hospitalizations or out-of-home placements.
• Builds lasting coping skills for both youth and caregivers.
• 100% Medicaid-funded — no cost to eligible families.

How to Get Approved

1. Fill Out Pathways Referral Form – Families, schools, or providers can submit a referral form to Blue Kite Wellness. 
2. Blue Kite Wellness schedules your assessment and submits paperwork to HFS – We schedule your assessment & help with submitting documentation to Health & Family Services.
3. Receive a decision – Illinois Health & Family Services (HFS) reviews your paperwork and confirms eligibility within 45-60 days.
4. Engage with Pathways To Success Team – Once your child is approved, you’ll be connected with a care coordination agency. They’ll partner with you and with us to make sure your family gets the right support and services.