The Children’s Community Living Arrangement (CLA) Programs provide twenty four hour care, support, and supervision for children and young adults with a variety of behavioral and emotional needs. In conjunction with the individual’s family and day/educational service providers, CRI provides habilitative social and recreational activities that promote increased levels of independence. The focus of the programs is to provide a safe and structured environment that fosters personal growth while improving the quality of life through enrichment experiences. The programs are designed to assist individuals with developing the necessary skills to function in the least restrictive environment. Individuals are supported by a team of professionals including Direct Care Support Staff, RN/LPNs, Behavior Specialists, Occupational Therapists, and Dieticians. The CLA Programs are licensed by the Department of Developmental Services and are monitored on a regular basis for compliance.
In addition to the CLA programs, CRI also operates a Therapeutic Group Home licensed and monitored by the Department of Children and Families. The Therapeutic Group home model is a five bed community based program that offers intensive staffing with a high level of clinical services within the context of a home like milieu. The program is highly structured and designed for children and adolescents with complex behavioral health needs. The high staffing ratio coupled with on site clinical and psychiatric services provides a safe therapeutic environment for at risk youth.
For more information about Community Living Arrangement (CLA) Programs, please e-mail us at rkalinowski_criinc.org or call Robert Kalinowski at 860-621-7600 ext. 610
