About Us

The West Haven Community House -- a private, not for profit organization -- exists to facilitate healthy, productive, independent and meaningful lives for children, adolescents and families, and individuals with disabilities. The cornerstone social service agency of West Haven, the Community House annually provides services to 1,000 area residents.

Current programs and services include:

• Head Start (comprehensive preschool for low-income 
  children);
• School Age Child Care (before and after school care for 
  elementary school children; summer program);
• Positive Youth Development (after-school enrichment program for elementary school children);
• Community Connections (community integration day activities for adults with developmental disabilities); and
• Residential Services for adults with developmental disabilities.

Services are offered at our 227 Elm Street headquarters, as well as numerous locations throughout West Haven, including:  Community Connections at 622 Campbell Avenue, area businesses, West Haven public schools, and several group homes and supported living apartments.

Major sources of funding include: The US Department of Health and Human Services; the CT Department of Developmental Services; the CT Department of Education; the CT Department of Social Services; The United Way of Greater New Haven; The CT Department of Children & Families; the West Haven Community Development Administration, and, numerous corporations and foundations.

The Community House is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Mr. Richard S. Bruno is President of the Board.

Management staff include:

• Patricia W. Stevens, Executive Director
• Deborah Wright, Assistant Executive Director/Finance
• Christopher Carroll, Communications & Development Director
• Linda Rentz, Human Resources & Facility Management Director
• Marie Watson, Disability Services Director
• Davaul Amin, Residential Services Director
• Abel Padro, Head Start Director
• Carol James, School Age Programs Director
• Christine Dela Cueva, Summer Program Director