Community Living Arrangements
Community Living Arrangements (CLAs), commonly called group homes, bring daily support into a shared home. Support focuses on each person's routines, goals, safety, and community life.
Safe, supported homes
Group homes and residential supports in Connecticut.
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.
At a glance
Who this pathway 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 of support
- Daily routines and household support
- Safety planning and familiar staff
- Coordination around personal goals
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What residential supports can include
These are the areas described by The Caring Community. A conversation with the team can clarify current services, referrals, and fit for an individual situation.
Continuous Residential Supports
Continuous Residential Supports (CRS) are another residential pathway offered by The Caring Community. Ask the team about the current settings, staff support arrangements, and which option may fit the person's needs.
Individualized Home Supports
Individualized Home Supports (IHS) help a person in their own home or apartment with support shaped around daily routines and personal goals. Ask how the level and schedule of assistance are planned.
Service area and referrals
Ask about residential support near your community
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.
What to discuss with the team
- Share the preferred town, current living situation, broad support needs, and the person's goals for home life.
- Ask about current residential options, openings, staffing arrangements, and what information is needed for a referral.
- For DDS-funded services, work with the person's DDS case manager on residential planning, funding, and provider choice. If there is no case manager, ask DDS about next steps.
Common questions
Before you reach out
These answers describe the service areas on this site. The team can discuss current details for a specific person or referral.
Start a conversation
Find a useful next step together.
Tell the team what you are looking for in residential supports. They can discuss current services, referrals, availability, and whether this pathway may be a fit.
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