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A.J. Pappanikou Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research & Services
A disability research and training program located on the campus of the University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington, Connecticut.
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Agency on Aging - Senior Resources
This is one of 5 Area Agencies on Aging, based in Norwich, that serves the needs of older persons in the southeastern corner of the state connecting them to programs, funding and services such as the Family Caregiver Program.
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Agency on Aging of Western CT
This is a nonprofit organization, based in Waterbury, that serves all older adults and persons with disabilities in 41 towns in western CT connecting them to programs, services and funding such as the Family Caregiver Program.
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Bridgeport Family Services
Helping seniors live independently and with dignity in their own homes and offering support to family caregivers
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Connecticut American Parkinson Disease Association
Provides outreach, awareness and educational programs ; often local VNA's provide support/exercise programs. VNA Community Healthcare in Guilford, CT is one example.
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Connecticut Community Care, Inc. (CCCI)
This the largest care management service for elderly and people with disabilities in state of CT. This service is available to any person of any age, condition or income level to identify choices that allow them to live at home.
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CT Caregiver Support Groups
Go to this site for a region by region, town by town list of family support groups; published by the State of CT, Aging Services Division
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CT Childrens Medical Center
Dedicated to the emotional and physical health of children CCMC also advocates for child-friendly public policy and laws.
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CT Commission on Aging
This state appointed group works to improve the life of CT's older residents through such activity as advocacy, research and recommendations, education and information and legislation review
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CT Council on Developmental Disabilities
Works to assure the full inclusion of all disabled persons, young and old, into community life
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CT Dept of Children and Families
Promoting quality of life for children and providing a range of child/family programs and services
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CT Dept of Developmental Services
Provides a host of mostly community based services for individuals and families
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CT Dept of Mental Retardation
As of 2007 re-established as the Department of Developmental Services
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CT Dept of Public Health
Oversees activity within local health departments to safeguard quality of the environment, spread of communicable disease, and community education and health promotion services and programs.
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CT Dept of Social Services
Provides a broad range of services to the elderly, people with disabilities, families, and individuals who need assistance living independently: food, shelter, economic help, healthcare
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CT Family Support Council
A legislatively established partnership of parents and professionals working to improve supports for families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs
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CT General Assembly
Legislative site for getting names of your representatives, proposed and passed bills, legislation, statutes, and sessional activity.
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CT Office of Protection & Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities
An independent state agency established to safeguard and advance the civil and human rights of people with disabilities in Connecticut.
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Easter Seals of CT
Provides a range of programs and services to children and adults with disabilities and special needs.
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Farmington Valley ARC
Nonprofit organization which provides support services for persons mentally disabled and similar disabilities.
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FAVOR Inc.
A non-profit statewide family advocacy organization serving families, children and youth dealing with a broad spectrum of behavioral and mental health needs, by providing policy and family advocacy.
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Greater Hartford ARC
Nonprofit organization which provides support services for persons with mental retardation and similar disabilities.
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Interfaith Volunteer Care Givers (of Greater New Haven)
Volunteers assist elders and the disabled; will provide short breaks to family caregivers
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Jewish Family Services of CT
Helping seniors remain living independently and with dignity in their own homes with services that includes transportation, friendly visitors, volunteers, support groups and programs for caregivers.
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Lotsa Helping Hands- Create a Community of Helpers
Become a member (free) and access tools, tips, guidance for creating respite volunteer helping hands in your community
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Muscular Dystrophy Association
Two CT Offices and the nat'l organization providing education, peer support and assistance to family caregivers to persons with muscle diseases
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New Opportunities Inc (NOW)
NOW's mission is to help families and elder clients stamp out poverty. The Senior Companion program provides free friendly visits and respite to family caregivers
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North Central Agency on Aging
This is a nonprofit organization, based in Hartford, that serves all older adults and persons with disabilities in northern CT connecting them to programs, services and funding such as the Family Caregiver Program.
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Rewarding Work
Up-to-date information on experienced people for hire who provide a range of homecare assistance; you do the screening, interviewing and hiring... and pay the worker directly.
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SARAH Inc.
Serves children and adults with disabilities in communities across the Greater New Haven and Shoreline area. Their Birth to Three Early Intervention program also includes eastern Connecticut.
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South Central Agency on Aging
This is a nonprofit organization, based in New Haven, that serves all older adults and persons with disabilities in northern CT connecting them to programs, services and funding such as the Family Caregiver Program.
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Southwestern Agency on Aging & Independent living
This is a nonprofit organization, based in Bridgeport, that serves all older adults and persons with disabilities in southwestern CT connecting them to programs, services and funding such as the Family Caregiver Program.
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Star, Inc. - Lighting the Way
Providing services to individuals and families of persons with developmental disabilities
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State of CT: Nat'l Family Caregiver Support Program
Under this federal caregiver program that provides respite care, counseling, training and peer support, Connecticut’s State Unit on Aging ( the Aging Services Division) works in partnership with the five Area Agencies on Aging. Use this website to get an overview of the program and who is eligible to receive services; call the Agency on Aging serving your town for details and to access resources.
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The Chore Service
In and around Sharon, CT helping the elderly and persons with disabilities live independently. Volunteers help with household chores, home maintenance, errands and, occasionally, transportation. Client contributions are encouraged from clients who can afford some payment.
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The Consultation Center
Promote the development of individuals and families, prevent mental disorders and problem behaviors, and enhance the effectiveness of mental health and other human services.
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The Kennedy Center
Offers a broad range of programs and services for children, adults, and the elderly with diverse disabilities.
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United Way Infoline
CT's free information and referral service; a statewide clearinghouse for contact information for a broad range of services from daycare to respite care.
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VNA Community Healthcare
Family caregiver support, training and education for their clients but some services are free and open to non-client family caregivers
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Yale Cancer Center Support and Resource
Biweekly family caregiver support groups @ the Yale Cancer Center
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Alzheimer's Association
The premier resource for those with dignosed dimentias, alzheimer's disease and their families; contact info for regional offices in CT; respite funding source for family caregivers
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American Association of Caregiving Youth
The national resource for the support of children who are caring for ill, injured, elderly, or disabled family members.
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ARCH-National Respite Network and Resource Center
An amazingly comprehensive website dedicated to respite resources and tools for providers and family caregivers
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Caregivers' Monday
Everything to help keep caregivers take good care of themselves, manage stress and find support
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Caregiving.com
Join, share stories of caregiving, connect and get solutions to caregiving problems
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Caring Connections
Peer support, online chat, support and problem solving for family caregivers caring for aged and dying
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Caring.com
Chock full of helpful resources, tips and facts for caregivers of seniors
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CT Hospice Services
Provides full list of all hospice services around the state. Hospice is a program of care for the dying and those desiring palliative (comfort) care.
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Family Caregiver Alliance
The national voice for family caregivers providing research, advocacy and education
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Generations United
Dedicated to intergenerational topics especially grandparents and other relatives raising kids. Good advice, great links for connections to relevant material including paying for respite
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Help Guide.org
For grandparents raising kids, a guide to legal, financial and practical issues, e.g. getting help with care
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National Family Caregivers Assoc
Leading national membership group that educates, supports empowers family caregivers across all boundaries of age and condition
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National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Works to help each person address the challenges of living with MS through programs, education and advocacy
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National Respite Locator Service
A nationwide list of sites; vast majority focus on respite care for families of special needs children: service now assists programs that provide respite for caregivers of adults and the elderly.
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One Place for Special Needs
Make connections with other special needs families and get practical Information to help your special needs child at home, in school and in the community.
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The ALS Association
Terrific support and respite tools for family caregivers incl connection to other families
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The Mesothelioma Center
A complete resource for diagnosed persons and their family caregivers
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VA Caregiver Support
Caregiver support hotline available to caregivers of veterans six days a week: Monday - Friday, 8pm -11pm et and Saturday, 10:30am - 6pm et
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