Developmental Services

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Our Developmental Support Services (VIDAS) program is person-centered and designed to help individuals achieve self-reliance, promote independence, and reach personal success in every aspect of life.

Certified by the CT Department of Developmental Services (DDS), the Hispanic Coalition provides Individual and Family Support Services. Our professional staff is available to assist individuals who live on their own or with their families placing the needs of the consumer first.

  • Individual and Family Support includes educational support, transition coordination, behavioral support, nursing support, family support, community resource development, and respite.
  • Support Resources will concentrate on, skill training, family training, information sharing and referral, crisis support, collaboration with local school districts and agencies, and community development.
  • Our Professional Resource Team unites the following:

    Family Support Workers, Direct Care Workers, Behaviorists and/or Psychologists, Educational liaison, a Transition Coordinator. This service is offered based upon availability of staff resources to meet individual and family needs.

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40th Annual Puerto Rican Mayor for a Day — Flag Raising Ceremony
40th Annual • Flag Raising Ceremony

Nominate the Next Puerto Rican Mayor for a Day

Know a Waterbury resident of Puerto Rican descent who has given back to our community? Honor them at the ceremony on Friday, July 31, 2026 at Waterbury City Hall.

Nominations close Friday, July 17, 2026

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