Founded in 1976, Spectrum Human Services is a child welfare and mental health human services organization that provides services for individuals with physical, emotional and mental challenges. It serves children, youth and families throughout Michigan. The organization operates various affiliated companies that include child care and short-term male detention centers, licensed group homes and assisted living apartments. In addition, Spectrum Human Services offers foster and in-home care services, as well as independent living and family preservation programs. It also provides programs for adjudicated youths and group homes for sexually abused young women and developmentally disabled adults. The organization offers medication compliance and management, personal care, housekeeping and behavior treatment services. It serves clients in Benzie, Berrien, Kent, Manistee, Wayne, Washtenaw and Oakland counties in Michigan. Spectrum Human Services maintains a location in Detroit.