Who We Are

Chapel Haven is nationally accredited by CARF, state- approved by the Connecticut State Department of Education, and licensed by DDS. We employ 150 full-and part-time employees who work diligently to fufill our mission of achieving independence for our clients.

Each of our seven program areas (Education, Employment, Residential, Supported Living, Recreation, Bridge and Community Life) is led by a supervisor and fully staffed with specialists trained to meet the needs of the individuals they serve. Many of our staff, including Supported Living Coordinators and the Residential Coordinating Teachers and Life Skills Instructors work one-to-one with clients.

Chapel Haven's Executive Team

Betsey Parlato, President, CEO

Michael Storz, Executive Vice-President

Einera Beauvais R.N., Vice-President of Programs

Frank Hughes, Vice-President of Finance
Judy Lefkowitz, Vice-President of Admissions

This highly credentialed staff, all with advanced degrees and many years of solid experience in their respective fields, provides leadership to our dedicated staff. Together, they work to ensure that all program areas are integrated, and are continually evaluating and expanding our services.

If you visit Chapel Haven, here are some of the people you will meet:

President, CEO
Betsey Parlato

As President, Betsey oversees all Chapel Haven programming, and guides Chapel Haven as it continually grows and expands its services to meet the changing needs of the population.

"We are an approved school and an accredited independent living facility licensed by DDS that serves clients for the lifetime. There is no other place like ours."

"But it's the unparalleled dedication of the staff and the measurable success of the individuals we serve that makes Chapel Haven truly exceptional."

Board of Directors

Chapel Haven's governing body is a Board of Directors comprised of sixteen individuals: eight family members and eight professionals from throughout the entire state.