Developmental Disabilities Administration plans to phase out Community Protection by September 2027

Jun 11, 2026

The agency said Community Protection, which offers 24-hour therapeutic residential supports for up to 500 adults, "will begin phasing out as soon as September 2027," and noted a broader waiver redesign project is underway.

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An agency official described the Community Protection program as providing therapeutic residential supports for up to 500 adults who need 24-hour supervision to ensure safety for themselves and others. The presenter stated, "The Community Protection program will begin phasing out as soon as September 2027," and said the agency is working on redesigning the remaining waivers in coming years.

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