Working under contract with the State of Connecticut, Corporation for Public Management (CPM) provides non-institutional, or alternative, support programs for individuals about to graduate from High School and adults with the need of developmental support services. Programs are designed to meet the needs of persons sometimes with a low sense of self-esteem and/or those with a previous history of poor social performance. The agency has earned a highly favorable reputation for dealing successfully with many of this state's most challenging cases and for promoting their ability to live and thrive in a community setting.

CPM approaches each person receiving support with the dignity and respect due all individuals, meeting the inherent challenges of treatment with a high level of case worker interaction, patience and personal support. Results can be and frequently have been dramatic, translating into these clients' more positive attitude toward themselves and those around them and gradually resulting in improved behavior and noticeable progress toward being a consummate member of their community.

Five principal areas operate in partnership with the CT Department of Developmental Services. These include: :

DAY PROGRAMS

    Community Experience: encouraging those, with profound to moderate support needs, greater awareness and understanding of everyday life through direct interaction with people and organizations around them

    Supported Employment: opportunities for those mild to moderate developmental needs to realize greater self-sufficiency through participation in organized work crews performing light contract work for community-based businesses

    Opportunities for Older Adults:  a senior program providing daily support for those who have satisfied the time for engaging in the rigors of employment.

RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS

    Supported Living: individually designed programs to assist persons with mild to moderate developmental support needs, who might face incarceration in the absence of alternative treatment.

    Community Living Arrangement: 24-hour supervised residential support in a home environment for groups of up to four individuals.



Contact: Eric D. Thomas, Vice President
                 Tel (413) 272-2200, Ext 269
                 Ethomas@partnersforcommunity.org