Connecting Adults to Chapel Haven (CATCH)
At Chapel Haven Schleifer Center, we’ve helped hundreds of adults build independent lives since 1972. Yet across the country, many adults with developmental disabilities or autism still live at home without formal services. In fact, a 2023 study found that of 1.3 million people with autism or intellectual disabilities, the majority live with family caregivers and receive no formal support. As families age, the need for safe, supported independence becomes more urgent.
A welcoming, one-year residential program designed for mid-life and older adults who are ready to explore independent living.
CATCH offers adults age 35+ the chance to live on our campus, build life skills, and experience our vibrant community. With staff support and personalized guidance, participants learn how to manage daily routines, make friends, explore vocational interests, and navigate life with confidence.
After the one-year stay, individuals can transition into one of Chapel Haven’s lifelong residential options, including our Supported Living or SAIL programs.
- Live in a campus apartment with access to 24/7 staff support
- Explore vocational interests through CareerAbility or with your support coordinator
- Tuition: $70,000/year (billed quarterly)
- Enjoy a structured weekly schedule with up to 20 hours of classes, recreation, and activities
- Participate in our Community Life Program (CLP), a structured day program focused on engagement and growth
- Receive up to 10 hours/week of one-on-one coaching to manage tasks such as: budgeting, cooking, transportation, and social skills
My experience is that the staff are wonderful! They helped me with cooking, apartment maintenance, and are all around supportive.
CATCH is designed for adults who are:
- Adults mid-thirties+ with some prior supported or independent living experience
- Seeking to generalize their skills
- Join a new community and make new friends
- Emotionally and behaviorally stable
Interested families can begin by contacting our admissions team at admission@chapelhaven.org or 203-397-1714 ext. 185
- Review of intake documents (evaluations, IEPs, vocational assessments)
- Interview
- Application
- Sample day and sample week visit