FY 2026 Children’s Community Engagement

The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is seeking proposals from organizations who have experience working with school-aged children and young adults (Ages 8-20) who have intellectual disability, to develop activities such as: supporting individuals in established community-based afterschool programs, social groups, hourly weekend respite, and independent living skill building. The activities are encouraged to be integrated within the community and locally accessible throughout Connecticut. • The proposal should include experience working with children and young adults with intellectual disabilities. • The proposal should include a plan for developing activities such as afterschool programs, social groups, and independent living skill building. • The proposal should include a plan for integrating the activities within the community and making them locally accessible throughout Connecticut.