Zack S. joined the Chapel Haven West (CHW) family in July of 2014, where he proceeded through the two-year residential program learning and implementing independent living skills, social communication skills, and vocational skills. Zack has always had a love for animals, so when thinking through internship opportunities he was able to begin his internship at […]
Chapel Haven’s Center for Employment Services and Opportunities (CESO) is pleased to announce a formal partnership with Ken’s Krew! This partnership can lead to multiple paid jobs in Connecticut’s Home Depot stores. Upon successful completion of training, Ken’s Krew participants will be offered 20 hours of work per week – and top-performing part-time employees may […]
Chapel Haven Schleifer Center, Inc. residents, families and community leaders gathered on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, to celebrate the most extensive campus expansion in the organization’s 46-year history. The festive event included: A ceremony and tours to celebrate the grand opening of the new residential and classroom building housing Chapel Haven’s REACH program, which helps adults […]
Brian P. has become “the go-to-guy” in his new kitchen job at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System. “Brian is a dependable employee and never calls out – he is to the go-to guy to cover shifts,” stated Canteen Chief Robert Hapchuck. Our current Work Place Wednesday feature, Brian is a Chapel Haven West […]
Chapel Haven has had some amazing publicity as of late. Chapel Haven helped organize Autism Awareness Day at the CT tennis open, with partners Clifford Beers and ASD Fitness. We had a great turnout of prospective families and also some fabulous coverage from WTNH News Channel 8 and health report Jocelyn Maminta. Enjoy these two stories: […]
Randall Womack, a Chapel Haven community member, has achieved a lot in his life, including gaining his own, independent life through Chapel Haven’s REACH program and continuing to grow his career as a Christian rapper. And now, Randy can add the rank of Eagle Scout to his roster. Eagle Scout is the highest rank that […]
Matty B. loves his job at the Home Depot in Orange because, as he says with his infectious grin, “I like helping customers out.” Matt works three days a week as a lot attendant at Home Depot. He helps customers out to their cars with their purchases. He greets people and carries the “lot phone” […]
Like many young adults, Josh R. has run the gauntlet of internships and gained valuable work experience along the way. As we celebrate Work Place Wednesday, we are thrilled that Josh is now in a job that compliments his strengths with computers, data and all the fine details as he starts his new job at […]
Congratulations to Chapel Haven community member for a fantastic write-up in the New Haven Register about his unique shoe designs. You can read the story here: https://www.chron.com/news/article/New-Haven-artist-with-autism-steps-into-success-13146811.php John is a graduate of Chapel Haven’s REACH program who lives in his own apartment now and still receives services with Chapel Haven. Along with working at IKEA, […]
The Chapel Haven West Community Life Program (CLP) came to the rescue this week after Hope Animal Shelter suffered a devastating storm that collapsed the shelter roof, washed out the road and flooded the building. Chapel Haven West has volunteered at Hope Animal Shelter for about two years. The students really love it there and […]
