The Children’s Services Division (CSD) supports individuals who are no more than 22 years of age. The goal of the division is to provide specialized case management that supports young individuals in transitioning to adult services. To be eligible for the Children’s Services Division, the individual must receive state-agency support, which can include DDS, DCF, VCM, LEA Residential Placement, etc.
The Children's Services Division also oversees an in-home support program for individuals under the age of 21 who are eligible for DDS services.
The in-home support program is for individuals up to 21 years old with annualized DDS funding. Individuals must have needs beyond what community, state or federal programs provide. This is not an entitlement program and funding for the program is only within available appropriations
For additional information regarding the in-home program, please email: DDS.CSD.General@ct.gov
Eligibility for the in-home support program will require that an individual is eligible for DDS services, and has one or more of the following hardships which cannot be met with parental, age-dependent support only:
Eligibility for the program must be made prior to the age of 18. Service requests for out-of-home placement will not be considered for this program.
Services available to individuals eligible for the Children’s Services Program
Services in the in-home program typically include Respite, Individualized Home Support (IHS), and Behavioral Support, along with other waivered services.
Case Management
Case Managers will work closely with the individual and their family to implement supports in the family home and plan for a fulfilling future (STEP (ct.gov)). Once a plan is in place, individuals will transfer to traditional Case Management in the appropriate region.
Respite Centers for those eligible for the Children’s Services Program
