Day Services

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Day services help you or your family member to spend supervised, productive time outside of your home. Day services might incorporate:


  • Social activities and recreation
  • Life skills training
  • Transportation (confirm)
  • Meal preparation
  • Health and medical services
There are many adult service providers in Connecticut. You can explore a variety to find the right fit. DDS funding is transferrable, so you can switch providers or hire your own staff, too. We can help you work within your budget to choose your service providers.

Types of Day Services


Group Day Supports (DSO)

Group day services that take place in the home, facility, or community.


Individualized Day Supports (IDS) – Vocational (IDV)

An individualized day service to help you access, maintain, or return to employment. Services may start in your home, within the community, or with a community partner. This service is not delivered in or from a facility-based program. Service provides hours based upon LON score allocation.


Individualized Day Supports (IDS) Non – Vocational (IDN)

An individualized day service centered around community participation and/or meaningful retirement activities. Services may start in your home, within the community, or with a community partner. This service is not delivered in or from a facility-based program. Service provides hours based upon LON score allocation.


Senior Supports

Pre-retirement service is designed to prevent isolation, assist in maintaining skills, and stimulate social interaction with others.


Day Services Resources

Choosing and Managing Your Own Day Services Supports

Handbook: Making Good Choices about DDS Supports and Services

DDS Qualified Provider List

Rewarding Work: Helping You Find and Hire Caregivers.

Handbook: An Introduction to Your Hiring Choices

Database of direct-hire Personal Care Assistants

Indicators and best practices to measure the quality of care you receive