OLR Report 2014-R-0078 answers the questions: How many state agency group homes are in Connecticut? Where are they located? How many people are they licensed to house and how many do they currently house?
The departments of Developmental Services (DDS), Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), and Children and Families (DCF) operate or fund 973 licensed residences in single-family homes, apartments, and condominiums. DDS’ residences are called group homes, while the DMHAS and DDS residences are referred to by different terms. The agencies provide services to the people housed in these residences and their total capacity is 4,524 (3,880 is for DDS clients).
DDS reported the largest number of residences and in the most places—869 in 141 municipalities. DCF reported 82 residences in 52 municipalities, and DMHAS reported 18 in 14 municipalities. (Note: This is an update to OLR Report 2010-R-0221. The Court Support Services Division no longer operates group homes, and therefore is not included in this report.)
For more information, including tables listing all of the DDS, DMHAS, and DCF residences, read the full report.
