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Autism Residential Programs New Haven CT

REACH

Residential Education at
Chapel Haven

  • Intellectual & Developmental
    Disabilities
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Down Syndrome
  • Cerebral Palsy

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ASAT

Asperger Syndrome
Adult Transition Program

  • Asperger Syndrome
  • Social Communication Disorders
  • Executive Functioning & Learning Challenges
  • Mild Autism
  • Nonverbal Learning Disorder

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How We Are Different

“Chapel Haven is more than just another transition program.”
It is a caring environment that fosters community and kindness. Within this supportive and positive environment, our nurturing staff uses state-of-the-art teaching methodologies that build strong capabilities, confidence, and independence.

“Chapel Haven changed my life.  I was overwhelmed and never thought that I could be successful in life.  Luckily the amazing folks at Chapel Haven proved me wrong!”

Call us to find out more or set a date for a visit!

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Chapel Haven Schleifer Center Inc. is celebrating 50 years of excellence in empowering adults of varying abilities to live independent and self-determined lives.

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What Parents and Adults Say About CHSC

Theo Chisholm and family, Stamford, CT

“For years, we’ve worked hard to advocate for our daughter. It’s such a joy and relief knowing that when we’re no longer able to advocate, she’ll have Chapel Haven in her corner, and she’ll do just fine!”

Allison Blattmachr

“I wanted to find true love for the rest of my life, which I have at Chapel Haven.”

Harriet Schleifer

“David has become an independent person who is happy out of our house and in his own apartment. He has an excellent quality of life and I feel good about his safety and his happiness. The kindness and understanding of the staff is priceless.”

Sam Shwartz

“Being married is great. Kara makes me really happy.”

Ellen Keane, ASAT parent

“Chapel Haven taught my son how to live his own independent and productive life, developing the confidence and providing the experience he lacked. He needed the opportunities, curriculum and community to develop his personal skills. He now has his own apartment in New Haven and has maturity that would have seemed impossible before he enrolled.”

Jane Connors and Family, Fairfield, CT

“We were looking for a program where Luke would be happy and thrive. Boy did we ever luck out with Chapel Haven. He has friends, work, continuing education and recreational activities on the weekends. Chapel Haven has enabled him to live life to the fullest.”

John and Peggy, Cheshire, CT

“Matt watched his brothers and sisters go off to college, and Matt wanted to go to college. We knew Matt couldn’t attend college, so we had to look for something. We found Chapel Haven. They helped Matt become independent. And that’s what we want for our children. We love them, we hug them, we cuddle them. And then we send them off into the world.”

Josephine Mwaka Mwambazi and Family

“We have seen impressive personal development in Margaret, particularly her ability to independently shop at the supermarket and to make her own orders using Amazon online. This is a true testament of how the CHSC REACH program is contributing to her independent living goal.”

Diane Shah, Westport, CT

“Our daughter is learning to live independently but within the safety of the Chapel Haven campus. As her family, we are grateful for the peace of mind we have because she is at Chapel Haven and we look forward to her continued growth and happiness in the years to come.”

John Workman, parent

“Our family searched in several states to find a place for our son, without success. Before we knew it, he was an older adult still living with us at home. And he wasn’t making much progress. Then we found Chapel Haven’s REACH program — and he loved it. Our family is grateful to the entire CHSC staff for their depth of expertise, genuine humanity, and professionalism.”

Diane Boekman, parent

“I like the New Haven location because it is a small city with all that has to offer. Public transportation, colleges / universities, a library, houses of worship, cultural events, museums, shopping. All right there!”
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