living with
Journey Found

Many people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, Autism, and other co-occurring challenges need a supportive living environment. At Journey Found, we are proud to provide residential living for adults with Autism, offering a wide variety of development and intellectual disability service options across Manchester, Bloomfield, Groton, Hartford, Niantic, South Windsor, Stonington, Newington, CT, and the surrounding areas. Some people choose to live in a small group home of peers or family members while others choose greater levels of independence.

All of our homes are located in active Connecticut neighborhoods, with nearby shopping, parks and restaurants. If you’re interested in learning more about the benefits of residents living for adults with Autism, we welcome you to contact us today!

The Importance of Developmental Disability Services

They play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and their families. These services encompass a wide range of support mechanisms that are designed to assist people with developmental disabilities as they work toward greater independence, social integration, and overall well-being. Here are some of the many benefits that our services provide:

• Essential Support: Having targeted assistance allows individuals to develop key life skills and pursue meaningful, independent lives. From basic self-care to more complex tasks and vocational support, our services offer training and guidance that promote autonomy. This not only empowers individuals but also reduces their dependency on caregivers, allowing for a more fulfilling and self-directed life.
• Social Integration: Our intellectual and developmental disability services are designed to create opportunities for individuals with disabilities to engage with their communities, participate in social activities, and forge meaningful relationships with their peers. This social interaction reduces feelings of isolation and helps improve mental health and emotional well-being. We offer activities such as group outings, recreational activities, and more, all of which help our residents become active members of society.
• Peace of Mind: Our services provide respite and support to families and caregivers, who often face significant emotional and physical demands. By offering professional care and support, our developmental disability services are designed to offer peace of mind to families and loved ones who might be concerned about long-term well-being.

It is impossible to overstate the importance of the intellectual or developmental disability services that Journey Found provides. We help individuals live more independent and integrated lives while supporting families in the Hartford and Southington, CT area. If you’re interested in learning more about our inclusive and supportive community, don’t hesitate to reach out to us today for adult disability and Autism support!

About Journey Found

In February of 2013, 51 people with intellectual disabilities, their families, and the 192 dedicated staff members who supported them, had their lives disrupted when they were notified that the agency providing their homes and other vital services was no longer able to serve them as of June 30, 2013. In a heroic effort, the parents of the people served came forward and committed to creating an agency for the sole purpose of the continuity of care for their loved ones and the other people supported.

Journey Found was born from the love and commitment of these parents and the dedication of the staff who served them. On May 16, 2013, Journey Found was incorporated and the door opened on July 1, 2013, to a fully formed nonprofit organization with no disruption for those enrolled in the programs. This odyssey not only preserved services for those 51 individuals and jobs for the 192 staff, but also began a much-needed process of culture change and values clarification. The organization went from a top down, compliance-focused structure, to a vision-driven agency committed to quality and governed by families.