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. Some key points to consider: * The proposal should include experience working with school-aged children and young adults with intellectual disability. * The activities should be integrated within the community and locally accessible throughout Connecticut. * The proposal should include a plan for supporting individuals in established community-based afterschool programs, social groups, hourly weekend respite, and independent living skill building. * The contract will be awarded to the organization that best meets the needs of the State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS).