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The Caring Community of Connecticut

Community-based support

Intellectual and developmental disability services in Connecticut.

The Caring Community of Connecticut supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential supports, adult day programs, behavior support, and assistive technology connections. Our office and Adult Learning Center are in Colchester.

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For families

Understand the broad service categories before starting a conversation.

For referral partners

Review pathways, examples, and next steps before contacting the team about current fit.

For individuals

The goal is practical support that respects routines, preferences, safety, and choice.

Service pathways

Support areas, explained plainly.

Explore group homes and other residential options, adult day services, behavior support, and assistive technology. Learn what each pathway involves before asking about referrals and current openings.

Safe, supported homes

Residential Supports

The Caring Community of Connecticut provides residential supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Options include Community Living Arrangements, commonly known as group homes, Continuous Residential Supports (CRS), and Individualized Home Supports (IHS). Support is shaped around each person's needs, goals, safety, and daily routines.

A warm residential care setting with supportive community activity

Who it may help

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities exploring support with daily life in a group home, an apartment, or an individualized home setting.

Examples

  • Daily routines and household support
  • Safety planning and familiar staff
  • Coordination around personal goals
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Purposeful days

Day Services

Our day services support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through purposeful activities and community participation. Programs include an Adult Learning Center in Colchester, Fotheringhay Farms experiences, maintenance work crews, community activities, and opportunities for older adults. The focus is learning, self-reliance, relationships, creativity, and meaningful daily routines.

Handmade artwork and creative projects displayed on an outdoor community table
Hands-on artwork, garden starts, and community participation help make days purposeful.

Who it may help

Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities seeking purposeful daytime routines, daily living and vocational skills, social connections, and community participation.

Examples

  • Adult Learning Center activities
  • Work crews and farm-based experiences
  • Community outings and creative programs
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Coordinated support

Advanced Services

Connecticut DDS lists The Caring Community as a qualified provider for Behavior Support Services and Positive Behavior Support (PBS) in its June 2, 2026 provider list. Our team can explain current support options, locations, availability, and referral steps for an individual situation.

Care professionals reviewing person-centered support plans

Who it may help

People and teams exploring behavior support, daily living strategies, staff training, or coordination around an existing support plan.

Examples

  • Behavior Support Services listed by Connecticut DDS
  • Positive Behavior Support (PBS) listed by Connecticut DDS
  • Staff training and support coordination described by our team
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Tools for independence

Assistive Technology

Through a partnership with the New England Assistive Technology Center, The Caring Community helps connect people with technologies, equipment, and training that can improve access, independence, confidence, and participation in everyday life.

Assistive technology tools supporting independence and access

Who it may help

People exploring tools, equipment, or technology that may support access and independence.

Examples

  • Adaptive tools and equipment
  • NEAT Center connection
  • Training around everyday use
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Connecticut service area

Start with your goals and location.

Our office is in Colchester. The Connecticut DDS provider profile, last updated May 5, 2025, lists Colchester, East Haddam, Franklin, Glastonbury, Lebanon, Ledyard, Norwich, and Salem as towns served. Contact the team to confirm which current services are available in your area.

Connecticut DDS provider profile (May 2025)

Planning a DDS-funded service?

Your DDS case manager can help with eligibility, planning, funding, and choosing a qualified provider. If you do not have a case manager, the DDS Helpline can explain next steps. Our team can answer questions about The Caring Community’s current programs and referral process.

How to access Connecticut DDS supports

Not sure where to start?

A conversation is the best first step.

Tell the team what you are looking for. They can discuss current services, referrals, availability, and whether a pathway may be a fit.

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Common questions

Helpful guidance before you reach out.

A few important answers before you contact the team about services, referrals, eligibility, or availability.