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DDS West Region previews Cheshire supported-housing project and RFP for group homes amid staffing shortfalls and 30 emergency placements
Summary
Department of Developmental Services staff described a new supported-housing project in Cheshire with Southington ARC (applications begin June 2025), an open RFP for 10 CLA group homes with proposals due June 13, and ongoing capacity and staffing challenges that have left about 30 emergency cases awaiting placement.
Shannon, West Region staff with the Department of Developmental Services, told the advisory council the region is launching a supported-housing project in Cheshire and is processing outreach and applications for candidate tenants.
"We are about to kick off our second project in the West Region. It is going to be in Cheshire on Highland Avenue...The supporting agency will be Southington ARC," Shannon said. The development includes 71 units overall; the West Region will have 12 one-bedroom units and three two-bedroom units set aside for DDS-eligible residents, Shannon said. Official applications will be accepted beginning June 2025; placements will be coordinated through each…
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