Mission: Connecticut Community Care Inc. (CCCI) identifies choices and provides services to help people of all ages, abilities and incomes to live at home.
Background: CCCI, incorporated in 1980, is the largest care management access agency for the Department of Social Services’ Connecticut Home Care Program For Elders and a similar program for adults with disabilities. Last year, CCCI helped more than12,000 elders and individuals with disabilities at risk for nursing home placement, to live at home by coordinating the in-home services they needed. More than 200 agencies offering homemaker, companion, visiting nurse, meal delivery, adult day care and other services, contract with CCCI to care for those residing in the north central, northwestern and eastern regions of the state. CCCI also assists individuals moving from skilled nursing facilities to community settings through the federally funded “Money Follows the Person” program.
Care Management Associates (CMA), CCCI’s private division, provides assessments, care management and in-home services for individuals who are not eligible for state aid on a fee-for-service basis. CMA’s personal assistants help individuals with appointment scheduling and transportation, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and more. CMA also provides assessments to individuals with Multiple Sclerosis through a partnership with the Connecticut chapter of the National MS Society.
CCCI uses funds donated to the “Independent Living Fund” to provide charitable care management, direct services or medical or personal equipment to its clients in need.
Major Fundraiser: Doo Wop Show featuring Kenny Vance and the Planotones on May 22, 2010 at Ives Concert Hall in Danbury. For details, contact Jolene Giannone at joleneg@ctcommunitycare.org or (860) 314-2247.
Volunteer Needs: Opportunities include fundraising, special events, public relations activities and mailing projects.
Leadership:
Molly Rees Gavin, president;
Joseph Consorte, CFO;
Patricia Morgan, director, development and public relations;
Marlene Kurban, director, care management associates.
Contact information:
Connecticut Community Care Inc.
43 Enterprise Drive
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 589-6226
www.ctcommunitycare.org
Molly Rees Gavin is president of Connecticut Community Care.
