Supporting Choices, Enhancing Lives, Fulfilling Dreams
Her Adventure Awaits:
Tracey Walker Retirement Party
Thursday, December 12th | 5:00pm-8:00pm
Join us as we honor and celebrate Tracey Walker and her incredible journey! Enjoy an evening of memories, laughter, and gratitude as we bid farewell to a remarkable leader who has made a lasting impact. Tickets are now available for purchase below. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate Tracey and her legacy. We look forward to seeing you there!
Manchester Country Club
305 S. Main Street, Manchester
Journey Found Calendar Raffle
12 days of Fun and Fabulous Daily Prizes!
Thank you everyone who participated in our calendar raffle! Whether you purchased tickets, helped spread the word, or encouraged others to join in, your support has made a meaningful impact. Thank you for being a part of our community and for making a difference in the lives of those we serve. We couldn’t have done it without you!
Winners
Monday, November 4th: Sharon Alaconis
Tuesday, November 5th: Darlene Buckley
Wednesday, November 6th: Christine Rose
Thursday, November 7th: Jason Ricketts
Monday, November 11th: Kevin O’Brien
Tuesday, November 12th: Janan Shelton
Wednesday, November 13th: Philip Nemphos
Thursday, November 14th: Andrew Nadeau
Monday, November 18th: Christine Rose
Tuesday, November 20th: Erin Stevens
Journey Found Announces New CEO
Manchester, CT – October 21, 2024 – Journey Found, Inc., a leading organization dedicated to providing behavioral, residential, and other support services to individuals of Connecticut is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark H. Perkins Jr. as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2025. Perkins is only the second CEO of Journey Found following the retirement of the founding CEO, Tracey Walker.
Perkins brings a wealth of experience in the field of human services as the founding Chief Operating Officer for Journey Found. Perkins has dedicated his career to serving people with intellectual disabilities in both direct support and administration for over 20 years. With a proven track record of expanding services in Connecticut, Perkins is poised to lead Journey Found into its next phase of growth and impact.
“I am honored to enter into the role of CEO for Journey Found and look forward to engaging the team in my new role.,” said Perkins. “I have a deep connection with the people we support, and I am proud to expand the impact we have in their lives.” Perkins went on to say, “Together, we will build on the strong cultural foundation already in place and strive to make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.”
new plublication of paper by Valerie Law
Using Peer-Led Behavioral Skills Training To Teach Trainees Active And Empathic Listening Skills in a Virtual Environment
Journey Found enables adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to become all that they are capable of being while being productive members of their community.
ADULT DISABILITY AND AUTISM SUPPORT IN CONNECTICUT
Many people with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, or Autism need a supportive living environment. Journey Found is proud to provide a wide variety of residential living options for adults with Autism. Some people choose to live in a small group home of peers while others choose greater levels of independence. All of our residences are located in active Connecticut neighborhoods, with nearby shopping, parks and restaurants.
At Journey Found, we provide developmental and intellectual disability services. The people we support receive a full range of adult disability support services to meet their unique needs – from daily care to educational and vocational programs to behavioral services. Contact us today to learn more about our Autism support services or to speak with a member of our team to discuss your needs!
Living with family
Journey Found enables families to better care for their special needs loved one in the comfort of their own homes.
Our team includes Clinical Behavioral Specialists, other health professionals, and compassionate care givers. Each member of the team works together with families and guardians to build a personalized support plan, ensuring all aspects of daily life are addressed.
Living independently
Journey Found provides residential living for adults with Autism, empowering them to live as independently as possible. Our comprehensive approach to adult disability support offers adaptive strategies, emotional support, meaningful engagement, assistive technology, and planning that addresses challenges and promotes independence.
Journey Found Mission
The mission of Journey Found is to provide behavioral, residential and other support services to individuals throughout Manchester, Bloomfield, Groton, Hartford, Niantic, South Windsor, Stonington, Newington, CT, and the surrounding areas with pervasive developmental disabilities and intellectual disabilities to enable each to become all they are capable of being.
To fulfill our mission, we strive to provide a supportive and caring environment where individuals with special individualized needs are treated with respect and dignity and are offered opportunities to function as productive members of their community. We are committed to the pursuit of excellence and innovation by implementing the highest standards in behavioral therapies, rehabilitative services, and residential care
Journey Found Services
24/7 Staffed Homes
Community-Based Supports
Home-Based Supports
Areas We Serve
Journey Found serves adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities in North Central and Southeastern Connecticut.
Journey Found
A Community of People Working Together
Policy & Advocacy
Journey Found is building a community of people coming together to expand resources and improve the programs and policies designed to serve people living with intellectual and developmental disabilties.
“The staff at Journey Found not only provide superb care, but loving kindness and concern.”
— Velma Pugliese
We are able to make a difference, because of you
Your contribution means the world to the people we serve. With your help we can continue to provide safe and comfortable homes for people with disabilities throughout Connecticut.
Our Partners
