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Connecticut Group Homes

JRI’s Connecticut Group Homes serve youth and young adults with developmental disabilities who have experienced challenging life events. Each client receives 24/7 supervision and therapeutic support in a safe, nurturing environment that promotes healing, personal growth, and increased independence.

Residents attend school, work, or participate in vocational programs within the community, building life skills and social connections every day.

House with a porch and lush green yard.
At a Glance
We provide a warm and nurturing home environment where clients are empowered to build skills and competencies for more independent lives.

Age

River’s Edge: Ages 18-26 (young women); Chesterfield: Ages 14–21 (young men)

Gender

All

Referrals

River’s Edge: CT DMHAS; Chesterfield: CT DCF

Capacity

Capacity

4 clients each home
Our Approach

Our team is trained in the Attachment, Self-Regulation, and Competency (ARC) framework. This trauma-informed model helps youth rebuild trust, develop emotional regulation skills, and strengthen their sense of self.

Youth often arrive with disrupted attachment histories and multiple placements. We help them rebuild through:

  • Strong, supportive relationships with staff and peers
  • Targeted self-regulation strategies
  • Personalized activities that foster confidence and joy
  • A structured environment that prioritizes consistency, safety, and growth

River’s Edge Group Home

Thompson, CT (Adjacent to JRI’s Susan Wayne Center of Excellence)

River’s Edge provides a therapeutic home for adolescent girls (ages 13–20) facing behavioral, mental health, and cognitive challenges. The program offers:

  • Residential, clinical, and nursing support
  • Trauma-informed behavioral care
  • Case management and community re-integration planning

Youth at River’s Edge also enjoy:

  • Life skills and social development through job training and community engagement
  • Recreation opportunities including a gym, ropes course, and animal care area
  • Individualized competency plans to support growth and identity

Chesterfield Group Home

Oakdale, CT (Two-acre property)

Chesterfield provides a therapeutic home for young men involved with Connecticut DCF. The program focuses on helping residents build the skills, confidence, and support networks needed to transition to adulthood.

We provide:

  • A clean, respectful living environment
  • Trauma-informed therapeutic support via the ARC model
  • Daily life-skills education in budgeting, hygiene, cooking, and more
  • Community connections through outings, volunteer work, and job support
  • Youth voice in planning goals and treatment to foster ownership and self-direction
Our Team

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Frequently Asked Questions

Each individual has their own bedroom and access to shared common spaces.

We have staff on site 24 hours daily. Each person has an individualized day structure that includes school, job skills training, volunteering, or obtaining employment.

Yes, we accept and work with youth who have a range of mental health and developmental challenges.

The group home serves four individuals who receive clinical, medical, and milieu services 24 hours a day. The care is individualized and specific to each youth's needs.

Referral Information

Referrals come from the Connecticut Department of Children and Families.

Let's Connect

Paige Salvato

Program Director

[email protected]

75 Church Street Thompson, CT 06277

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For assistance determining which programs or services will meet your needs, please fill out the form below. Our service navigator will reach out by phone, text, or email. If you have a question regarding a particular program, please contact the program director listed above.

Please note that this form is not HIPAA-compliant. We urge you not to include protected health information.

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For assistance determining which programs or services will meet your individualized need, please fill out the form below. Our Service Navigator will reach out to you about your inquiry via phone, text, or email. If you have a question regarding a particular program, please contact the Program Director listed in the “Let’s Connect” box above. 

Please note that this form is not HIPAA compliant.  We urge you not to include protected health information.

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Information

For assistance determining which programs or services will meet your needs, please fill out the form below. Our service navigator will reach out by phone, text, or email. If you have a question regarding a particular program, please contact the program director listed above.

Please note that this form is not HIPAA-compliant. We urge you not to include protected health information.

Request More Information

For assistance determining which programs or services will meet your individualized need, please fill out the form below. Our Service Navigator will reach out to you about your inquiry via phone, text, or email. If you have a question regarding a particular program, please contact the Program Director listed in the “Let’s Connect” box above. 

Please note that this form is not HIPAA compliant.  We urge you not to include protected health information.

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